2020 Design Overview

Main Screen Components

• The main area of the 2020 Design user interface is called the Work area.
• The Work area shows subareas like:
  • Floor Plan: Used for design creation.
  • Elevation area: Used to add one or more wall elevations.
  • Items list: Displays items (with or without prices and images), and miscellaneous items.
  • Drawing: Used for creating sales presentation documents.

Floor Plan Area

• The Floor Plan area is where walls and items are drawn on a design.
• It appears by default when opening the 2020 Design software.

Elevation Area

• The Elevation area displays wall/construction lines, design sections (e.g., islands), or multiple items viewed from the side (left or right).
• This area is used for stacking cabinets, placing vertical items, creating wall cutouts, and adjusting item placement on walls.

Items List

• The Items list displays items in a list format, showing details like quantity, user code, manufacturer code, type, catalog price, finished side, and additional details.
• The Items list is initially not displayed but can be shown by right-clicking in the Work area and selecting "Show Item List"
• Prices of items are displayed and calculated.

Drawing Layout

• The Drawing Layout is used for creating design presentations (prints or displays) for clients.
• These presentations can include plans, elevations, an items list, renderings, images, and the company logo.

Command Buttons

• Command buttons are found in Quick Access toolbar, Ribbon, and the Work Area.
• They are used for quick execution of tasks.
• A table lists common commands and their descriptions

Zoom In/Out

• Zooming in/out can be performed by rotating the wheel.
• Alternatively, use the Zoom buttons in the HOME ribbon.

Scrolling

• Scroll through a design by clicking and holding the wheel button while moving the design.
• Scroll bars are also available at the bottom and right side of the window.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• The table provides a list of keyboard shortcuts instead of mouse commands.

Drawing and Editing Walls

• Draw walls clockwise to ensure room dimension accuracy.
• Use Ortho function in the Work Area toolbar before drawing walls.
• Instructions on steps to draw walls and give example measurements.

Editing Walls/Modifying Wall Properties

• Modifying wall properties (length, height, texture) uses the Wall Properties dialog box.
• This method involves pointing at the relevant wall portion, double-clicking to open the dialog box, and changing the needed parameters.

Adding Openings & Obstacles

Describes using "Basic Window command" and "Opening and Obstacles command" to add openings to walls.

Placing a Door

• Includes steps for adding doors and choosing an item.

Placing Base Cabinets

• Uses the Catalog Selection area to choose and place items.
• Provides a quick search function with item codes.

Placing a Corner Cabinet

• This section provides steps to add a 90-degree corner cabinet

Placing a Sink Base

• Explains centering a sink base under a window, noting that some designs may be centered and have to be adjusted
• Instructions on measuring/sizing to match existing items

Placing Appliances (e.g., Dishwasher)

• Explains selecting a catalog for appliances (e.g., dishwasher)
• Describes placing this item next to an existing item in the design

Placing Wall Cabinets

• Provides instructions for arranging wall cabinets to fit in available spaces.

Changing Cabinet and Countertop Colors

• Describes using Global Attributes to adjust cabinet and countertop colors.
• Steps involved in selecting an item and adjusting color.

Producing Renderings and Reports

• Creating high-quality renderings is explained, including steps for saving and applying them to a design.

Saving a View

• Saving views in the rendering module for future use.

Display Tabs

• Uses tabs to select how designs are presented (dimensions on/off, etc).
• Provides steps to adjusting these settings.

Work Area Toolbar

• Explains the tools in the Work Area toolbar and what each tool does (e.g. In/Out/Up-Down, Area Snap, Ortho, etc.).

Area Snap/Item Snap

• Describes the tools Area Snap and Item Snap for precision drawing. They describe how these functions work and when they are useful.

Collision

• Explains when collision detection is on, how overlapping items are handled, and disabling collision detection temporarily.

Ortho

• Explains how ortho function restricts the movement of the pointer (ensuring lines and items are drawn at right angles).

Link

• Describes how to link items together.

This quiz covers the main components of the 2020 Design user interface, focusing on the Work area, Floor Plan, Elevation area, and Items list. Understand how these subareas function and their importance in the design process. Test your knowledge on how to navigate and utilize the features effectively.