Appendix 4. Menus.

This appendix lists the menu options and their corresponding toolbar button.

For instructions on activating and configuring the toolbars at the top of the design screen see Toolbars for further details.

File
Edit
View
Mode
Window
This Design
Reports
Pricing
Special
Help

File

Button Name Description

New Starts a new design.

Open... Open an existing plan.

Save Save the current plan. If the plan has been saved already, it will automatically save to the current file name. If the plan has not been saved previously you will be prompted to specify a file name and location to save to.

Save As... Save the current plan. You will be prompted for a file name and location even if this plan has been saved already.

Export DXF Export the current design as a 3D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.

Explort Plan as DXF Export the current plan as a 2D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.

Export Elevation as DXF Export the current elevation as a 2D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.

Load unit group Loads a previously saved unit group.

Save unit group... Save any of the currently active unit groups.

Printer setup... Change the printer, paper size etc used when printing. See Creating page layouts for further information.

Select room system... Switch between the Kitchen, Bathroom or Bedroom and Studies room systems.

Select manufacturers codes... Select the manufacturer codes to use when designing. Design In Code is not a standard feature and you should only change the manufacturer codes once instructed how to use Design In Code by ArtiCAD Technical Support.

Run wizard... Run a wizard. Choose the wizard you wish to run from the list and click "OK". Do not run a wizard unless you know what it does as it may damage your design. Keyboard shortcut "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "W".

Abort wizard... Stop a running wizard. Should a wizard stop responding to your commands you can use this option to stop it. Should be used as a last resort.

Upgrade Upgrade your dongle. You will only need to access this menu when asked by ArtiCAD Technical Support.

Exit Exit the ArtiCAD system.

Button	Name	Description
	New	Starts a new design.
	Open...	Open an existing plan.
	Save	Save the current plan. If the plan has been saved already, it will automatically save to the current file name. If the plan has not been saved previously you will be prompted to specify a file name and location to save to.
	Save As...	Save the current plan. You will be prompted for a file name and location even if this plan has been saved already.
	Export DXF	Export the current design as a 3D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.
	Explort Plan as DXF	Export the current plan as a 2D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.
	Export Elevation as DXF	Export the current elevation as a 2D DXF. You will be prompted for a file name and location.
	Load unit group	Loads a previously saved unit group.
	Save unit group...	Save any of the currently active unit groups.
	Printer setup...	Change the printer, paper size etc used when printing. See Creating page layouts for further information.
	Select room system...	Switch between the Kitchen, Bathroom or Bedroom and Studies room systems.
	Select manufacturers codes...	Select the manufacturer codes to use when designing. Design In Code is not a standard feature and you should only change the manufacturer codes once instructed how to use Design In Code by ArtiCAD Technical Support.
	Run wizard...	Run a wizard. Choose the wizard you wish to run from the list and click "OK". Do not run a wizard unless you know what it does as it may damage your design. Keyboard shortcut "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "W".
	Abort wizard...	Stop a running wizard. Should a wizard stop responding to your commands you can use this option to stop it. Should be used as a last resort.
	Upgrade	Upgrade your dongle. You will only need to access this menu when asked by ArtiCAD Technical Support.
	Exit	Exit the ArtiCAD system.

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Edit

Button Name Description

N/A Use keyboard Toggle the "Select..." button and box at the top of the design screen on or off.

N/A Use toolbar Toggle the unit toolbar down the left-hand side of the design screen on or off.

N/A Show Progress Bar Toggle the progress bar along the bottom of the design screen on or off.

Undo Undo the last action (add/edit/delete an item). You can keep undoing changes back to the start of your design OR changes since the last 3D view, whichever was more recent. Keyboard shortcut is "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "Z".

Redo If you have used "Undo" to cancel an action, "Redo" will cancel the undo i.e. it undoes your undo. Keyboard shortcut is "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "Shift" and "Z".

Delete Delete the currently selected item. Keyboard shortcut is the "Delete" (sometimes "Del") key.

Duplicate If you have an item selected, duplicate will add another item identical to the one selected. If no item is selected, another item identical to the last item added to the design will be created. Keyboard shortcut is "F9".

Forward Select the item added after the currently selected item. See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the right cursor key.

Backward Select the item added before the currently selected item. See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the left cursor key.

Up level Select the layer above the currently the one you are currently working in i.e. if you are in the "Wall Units" layer, it will select "Base Units". See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the up cursor key.

Down level Select the layer below the currently the one you are currently working in i.e. if you are in the "Base Units" layer, it will select "Wall Units". See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the down cursor key.

Edit selected item Allows you to alter the properties of the currently selected item. Keyboard shortcut is "F1". In "Drag and Drop" mode right-click on the item and select "Edit properties".

Set measurement cursor... Used in "Normal Mode". Superceded by the Measurement Line in Drag and Drop mode. See Measurement Line for details.

Measurement line Used in "Normal Mode". Superceded by the Measurement Line in Drag and Drop mode. See Measurement Line for details.

Mirror vertical Used in "Normal Mode". Redraws your design as if it has been mirrored around a vertical line running down the center of your design.

Mirror horizontal Used in "Normal Mode". Redraws your design as if it has been mirrored around a horizontal line running across the center of your design.

Button	Name	Description
N/A	Use keyboard	Toggle the "Select..." button and box at the top of the design screen on or off.
N/A	Use toolbar	Toggle the unit toolbar down the left-hand side of the design screen on or off.
N/A	Show Progress Bar	Toggle the progress bar along the bottom of the design screen on or off.
	Undo	Undo the last action (add/edit/delete an item). You can keep undoing changes back to the start of your design OR changes since the last 3D view, whichever was more recent. Keyboard shortcut is "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "Z".
	Redo	If you have used "Undo" to cancel an action, "Redo" will cancel the undo i.e. it undoes your undo. Keyboard shortcut is "Control" (sometimes "Ctrl") and "Shift" and "Z".
	Delete	Delete the currently selected item. Keyboard shortcut is the "Delete" (sometimes "Del") key.
	Duplicate	If you have an item selected, duplicate will add another item identical to the one selected. If no item is selected, another item identical to the last item added to the design will be created. Keyboard shortcut is "F9".
	Forward	Select the item added after the currently selected item. See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the right cursor key.
	Backward	Select the item added before the currently selected item. See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the left cursor key.
	Up level	Select the layer above the currently the one you are currently working in i.e. if you are in the "Wall Units" layer, it will select "Base Units". See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the up cursor key.
	Down level	Select the layer below the currently the one you are currently working in i.e. if you are in the "Base Units" layer, it will select "Wall Units". See Adding units (alternate method) for details. Keyboard shortcut is the down cursor key.
	Edit selected item	Allows you to alter the properties of the currently selected item. Keyboard shortcut is "F1". In "Drag and Drop" mode right-click on the item and select "Edit properties".
	Set measurement cursor...	Used in "Normal Mode". Superceded by the Measurement Line in Drag and Drop mode. See Measurement Line for details.
	Measurement line	Used in "Normal Mode". Superceded by the Measurement Line in Drag and Drop mode. See Measurement Line for details.
	Mirror vertical	Used in "Normal Mode". Redraws your design as if it has been mirrored around a vertical line running down the center of your design.
	Mirror horizontal	Used in "Normal Mode". Redraws your design as if it has been mirrored around a horizontal line running across the center of your design.

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View

Button	Name	Description
	Zoom normal	Used in "Normal Mode", "Edit Lighting" and "Edit Dimensions and Labels". Returns to the original zoom level.
	Zoom 2X	Used in "Normal Mode", "Edit Lighting" and "Edit Dimensions and Labels". Maginifies the plan 2X. Use the scroll bars down the right hand side and along the bottom of the planning screen to move the plan. Use "Zoom normal" to return to the original zoom level.
	Zoom 4X	Used in "Normal Mode", "Edit Lighting" and "Edit Dimensions and Labels". Magnifies the plan 4X. Use the scroll bars down the right hand side and along the bottom of the planning screen to move the plan. Use "Zoom normal" to return to the original zoom level.
	Zoom 8X	Used in "Normal Mode", "Edit Lighting" and "Edit Dimensions and Labels". Maginifies the plan 8X. Use the scroll bars down the right hand side and along the bottom of the planning screen to move the plan. Use "Zoom normal" to return to the original zoom level.
	Plan	Returns to the plan view from another mode or view.
	Plan options	Options for the display of the plan when designing.
	Grid options	Options for the scale grid when designing.
	Elevation	Generate an elevation of the currently selected wall. See Viewing your design - Elevations for details.
	Elevation options	Options for generating elevations. See Viewing your design - Elevations for details.
N/A	Customise toolbars	Options for changing the toolbars at the top of the screen. See Toolbars for details.
N/A	Show all toolbars	Show all available toolbars. See Toolbars for details.
N/A	Hide all toolbars.	Remove all toolbars from the top of the screen. See Toolbars for details.
	3D Perspective - Set position	Set the camera position for 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design - Set Position for details.
	3D Perspective - Normal view	Create a view based on your last camera position. See Viewing your design for details.
	3D Perspective - Back against selected wall	Create a view looking into the look from the currently selected wall. See Viewing your design - Back Against Selected Wall for details.
	3D Perspective - Birds Eye view	Create a view looking down onto your design. See Viewing your design - Birds Eye View for details.
	3D Perspective - Set up multiple views	Create a series of 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design for details.
	3D Perspective - Standard view	ArtiCAD will attemp to place the camera in a sensible position in your design.
	3D Perspective - Save camera	Save the current camera position. See Viewing your design for details.
	3D Perspective - Load camera	Load a previously saved camera position. See Viewing your design for details.
	3D Options	Options for generating 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design for details.
	Store image	Store the image currently on screen for use in a page layout. See Viewing your design and Page layouts for details.
	Previous image	Show the image generated previous to the current image.

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Mode

Button Name Description

Normal Change to "Normal" mode. Equivalent to clicking on the "Normal Mode" button on the "Utilities Window".

Set up 3D View Set the camera position for 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design - Set Position for details.

Set up multiple 3D views Create a series of 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design for details.

Page layout Enter the Page layout system. See Page Layouts for details.

Edit lighting Edit the lighting in your design. See Lighting Your Design for details.

Edit dimensions and labels Move and edit the dimensions and labels on your plan.

Drag and drop Change to Drag and Drop mode. See Drag and Drop for details.

Button	Name	Description
	Normal	Change to "Normal" mode. Equivalent to clicking on the "Normal Mode" button on the "Utilities Window".
	Set up 3D View	Set the camera position for 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design - Set Position for details.
	Set up multiple 3D views	Create a series of 3D views of your design. See Viewing your design for details.
	Page layout	Enter the Page layout system. See Page Layouts for details.
	Edit lighting	Edit the lighting in your design. See Lighting Your Design for details.
	Edit dimensions and labels	Move and edit the dimensions and labels on your plan.
	Drag and drop	Change to Drag and Drop mode. See Drag and Drop for details.

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Window

Button Name Description

Browse images See your currently stored images. See Page Layouts for details.

New window Create an additional design window.

Designer's notes A text box into which you can type any notes about this design.

Utilities Makes the Utilities Window appear/disappear. See Utilities Window for details.

Button	Name	Description
	Browse images	See your currently stored images. See Page Layouts for details.
	New window	Create an additional design window.
	Designer's notes	A text box into which you can type any notes about this design.
	Utilities	Makes the Utilities Window appear/disappear. See Utilities Window for details.

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This Design

Button Name Description

Room settings Change the settings for this design. See Setting up your design - Room Settings for details.

Door type Change the door manufacturer and range used in this design. See Setting up your design - Door Type for details.

Client details Client name, address and other contact information. See Setting up your design - Client Details for details.

Attachments Specify the cornice, pelmet, worktop etc profiles for this design. See Setting up your design - Attachments for details.

Photo realism colours Specify the colours used in this design. See Changing colours for details.

Button	Name	Description
	Room settings	Change the settings for this design. See Setting up your design - Room Settings for details.
	Door type	Change the door manufacturer and range used in this design. See Setting up your design - Door Type for details.
	Client details	Client name, address and other contact information. See Setting up your design - Client Details for details.
	Attachments	Specify the cornice, pelmet, worktop etc profiles for this design. See Setting up your design - Attachments for details.
	Photo realism colours	Specify the colours used in this design. See Changing colours for details.

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Reports

Button Name Description

Parts list Generate the parts list for this design. See Reports - Parts list for details.

Configure parts list Change the information and level of detail given in the parts list. See Reports - Parts list for details.

Attachments Information on the attachments (cornice, pelmet etc) used in this design. See Reports - Attachments for details.

Granite Information on the attachments (cornice, pelmet etc) used in this design. See Reports - Granite for details.

Button	Name	Description
	Parts list	Generate the parts list for this design. See Reports - Parts list for details.
	Configure parts list	Change the information and level of detail given in the parts list. See Reports - Parts list for details.
	Attachments	Information on the attachments (cornice, pelmet etc) used in this design. See Reports - Attachments for details.
	Granite	Information on the attachments (cornice, pelmet etc) used in this design. See Reports - Granite for details.

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Pricing

Pricing is now performed using the ArtiQuote pricing system. See Pricing your design for details.

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Special

Button Name Description

Metric measurements Switch between metric and imperial measurements.

Select language Select the language to work in. Will change the menus and labels into the selected language.

Edit global INI Change various default settings for the whole system. See Changing defaults for details.

Edit current room system INI Change various default settings for the specific to the current room system. See Changing defaults for details.

Reset room properties Forces units to re-initialise themselves based on the current defaults. Should only be used when told to do so by Technical Support.

N/A Plan colours Change the colours used to draw the plan. Not to be confused with Photo Realism Colours. Do not change unless you have been instructed to do so by Technical Support.

N/A 3D Line drawing colours Change the colours used when generating a 3D line drawing. Not to be confused with Photo Realism Colours. NOTE - these colours are used when generating the preview line drawing when changing "Style". Do not change unless you have been instructed to do so by Technical Support.

Button	Name	Description
	Metric measurements	Switch between metric and imperial measurements.
	Select language	Select the language to work in. Will change the menus and labels into the selected language.
	Edit global INI	Change various default settings for the whole system. See Changing defaults for details.
	Edit current room system INI	Change various default settings for the specific to the current room system. See Changing defaults for details.
	Reset room properties	Forces units to re-initialise themselves based on the current defaults. Should only be used when told to do so by Technical Support.
N/A	Plan colours	Change the colours used to draw the plan. Not to be confused with Photo Realism Colours. Do not change unless you have been instructed to do so by Technical Support.
N/A	3D Line drawing colours	Change the colours used when generating a 3D line drawing. Not to be confused with Photo Realism Colours. NOTE - these colours are used when generating the preview line drawing when changing "Style". Do not change unless you have been instructed to do so by Technical Support.

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Help

Button Name Description

Contents Contents page for the help system.

Keyword search Search within the help system.

Search Search within the help system.

N/A Online manual Requires an active internet connection. Goes to the manual on the ArtiCAD website.

Online support Requires an active internet connection. You should only click this menu when asked to do so by Technical Support.

N/A Contact supplier partners Requires an active internet connection. Goes to the supplier partners page on the ArtiCAD website.

About Information about this version of ArtiCAD.

Button	Name	Description
	Contents	Contents page for the help system.
	Keyword search	Search within the help system.
	Search	Search within the help system.
N/A	Online manual	Requires an active internet connection. Goes to the manual on the ArtiCAD website.
	Online support	Requires an active internet connection. You should only click this menu when asked to do so by Technical Support.
N/A	Contact supplier partners	Requires an active internet connection. Goes to the supplier partners page on the ArtiCAD website.
	About	Information about this version of ArtiCAD.

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