TurboFLOORPLAN Architectural Training

Picking up where the Getting Started Guides leave off, TurboFLOORPLAN Architectural Training will have you producing quality floorplans, designs and renderings in no time.

These video lessons were produced and recorded by Jack Zimmer in conjunction with IMSI/Design. Jack has been both a designer and builder for over 20 years and an avid Floorplan3D, and now TurboFLOORPLAN, user for over 10 years. He holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin. Join him as he shares his methods and expertise in this learning series.

Core Concepts:
Overview Part I - Desktop and Program Navigation Overview Part II - Drawing Basics Overview Part III - View Manager and Printing Overview Part IV - Visualization and Export Options Building Locations - Floors & Levels View Filter Part I - Controlling Displayed Elements View Filter Part II - Locking Elements Project Trace - Importing Scanned Blueprints for Tracing The House Builder Wizard
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The Building Tools

Walls Part I - Adjusting by Dims, Offsets, Duplicate to Location
Wall Tool Part II - Curved Walls, Breaks, Mirror Tool
Wall Tool Part III - Sloped and Step Walls
Wall Tool Part IV - Wall Components, Adding Trim
Wall Tool Part V - Adding Wainscot and Chair Rails
Wall Tool Part IV - Wall Components, Adding Trim
Wall Tool Part V - Adding Wainscot and Chair Rails
Roofs Part I - by Perimeter, by Picking Points, Rakes, Soffit, Gable
Roofs Part II - Flush & Raised Dormers
Roofs Part III - Dutch Hip
Roofs Part IV - Dormers, Skylights & Openings
Ceilings - Flat, Tray and Cathedral
Stair Tools - Inserting Stairs and Creating Floor Openings
Columns - Inserting and Mirror Copying
Footings - Mono (Wall Attached) and Strip (Column Attached)
Room Division Tool - Dividing Floors Spaces

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Rendering Techniques
Rendering Part I - Interactive and Sun Lighting & Raytrace Rendering Part II - Indoor Lighting and Radiosity Rendering Part III - Advanced Lighting Techniques Model on Terrain Part I Model on Terrain Part II
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Interface and Program Setup
Interface Part I - Toolbars and Snaps Interface Part II - Desktop UI, Catalogs, Trace Layer Interface Part III – Pull-down Menus Program Settings - Adjusting and Controlling Program Options File Management - Tips on Working Smart Templates - Working Efficiently
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