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1. Click Insert from the menu bar and click Roofs.
   
   NOTE: By default, a 20-degree Shingled Hip Roof is pre-selected. To choose a different style, click one of the other roof styles in the Catalog list (right).
   
    
2. Right-click anywhere in the plan area and left-click Insert: Auto Perimeter from the menu that appears.
    
3. Click once anywhere inside the perimeter of the structure. The roof is automatically generated.
    
4. Right-click inside the perimeter of the structure and left-click Finish to complete the process.

1. Click Insert from the menu bar and click Roofs.
   
   NOTE: By default, a 20-degree Shingled Hip Roof is pre-selected. To choose a different style, click one of the other roof styles in the Catalog list (right).
   
    
2. Right-click anywhere in the plan area and left-click Insert: Pick Points.
    
3. Move the mouse to move the cursor to the starting point of the roof and click once.
    
4. Using the mouse, move the cursor to the next point and click once.
    
5. Repeat Step 5 until returning to the starting point. A box will be drawn around the selected area as points are added.
    
6. When back at the starting point, right-click and left-click Finish to complete the process.

1. Close 3D Home Architect® 5 Deluxe.
    
2. Click the Login link located at the top of the page.
   
   Note: If the Login link does not appear, click the My Account link and skip to step 6.
   
    
3. In the fields provided on the left side of the page, enter the email address and password for the account.
    
4. Click the purple Sign in button to sign in. The My Account page will appear.
    
5. In the page that appears, click the My Downloads link.
   
   NOTE: The 3D Home Architect® 5 Deluxe CD is required in the CD drive to install the 3D Home Architect® 5 Professional SE. If the CD is not in the drive during this process, the program will be uninstalled.
   
    
6. In the My Downloads page that opens, a list of all programs purchased for download (under the user name entered in Step 4) will display. Click the Install Now link that appears to the right of 3D Home Architect® Professional 5.0 SE Download-422.1 KB. 3D Home Architect® Professional 5.0 SE-One Click Install page displays.
   
   NOTE: If 3D Home Architect® 5.0 Professional SE Download–422.1 KB does not appear in the list of files available for you to download, either the order was placed using another user name or the order did not go through. Try the following: If it is possible that another user name was used to place the order, click the Sign Out link at the top of the My Downloads page to log out. Login under the other user name and repeat Steps 4 and 5.
    
7. When the 3D Home Architect 5 Professional SE–One Click Install window appears, click Install. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
8. When the 3D Home Architect 5 Professional SE–One Click Install window appears, click Install. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
9. Click Next. Setup will begin.
   
   NOTE: An Install dialog box may appear stating: "Setup has detected that 3D Home Architect is currently running. Please close the application and then select OK to continue." Exit 3D Home Architect® 5 Deluxe and wait about 60 seconds before clicking OK to continue the Professional SE edition installation.
10. When the Welcome to 3D Home Architect Professional SE 5 Setup Program window appears, click Next and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
11. When the installation is complete, select the option to restart the computer and click Finish. Windows® will shut down and restart.
12. When the computer restarts, launch and use 3D Home Architect® 5 Professional SE.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5 and open or start a design project.
    
2. In the Catalog panel (right pane), click the Catalog Management button (which resembles an open book).
    
3. From the menu that appears, click Open Catalog. The Open dialog box will appear.
    
4. Navigate to the drive and directory where the catalog to be opened exists. (Typical location is in the C:\Program Files\Broderbund\3D Home Architect 5.0\Catalogs folder.)
    
5. Click once on the desired catalog (e.g., Bonus Catalog.bdb, Outdoor Objects.bdb, etc.) to select it.
   
   3D Home Architect® 5.0 Outdoor Objects (Outdoor Objects.bdb) can be purchased and downloaded.
   
    
6. Click Open. The catalog selected in Step 5 will open.
   
   NOTE: Only the building elements and fixtures for the Insert Tool that is currently selected will be displayed. For example, the Bonus Catalog includes 50 3D objects that will be displayed when the Floors or the Furnishings Insert Tools are selected.

1. Open a design project in 3D Home Architect® 5.
    
2. In the Catalog panel (right pane), click the down arrow button that appears to the right of the current catalog (e.g., Master Catalog). A list of available catalogs will appear.
    
3. Click once on a catalog to view. A list of the building elements and fixtures in the selected catalog will open in the Catalog panel.

1. Locate the titles you would like to purchase and add them to your cart.
    
2. Progress through the checkout process by following the onscreen instructions.
    
3. At Step 3, enter your special promotion code into the promotion code box.
    
4. Click the Continue button and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your order.

1. Close all open programs, including 3D Home Architect® 5.
    
2. Click the Login link located at the top of the page.
   
   Note: If the login link does not appear, click the My Account link and skip to Step 6.
   
    
3. In the fields provided on the left side of the page, enter the email address and password for the account.
    
4. Click the purple Sign In button to sign in. The My Account page will appear.
    
5. Click the My Downloads link located on the left side of the page.
    
6. Click the Install Now or Download Now link next to the desired download.
    
7. In the My Downloads page that opens, a list of all programs purchased or registered for download (under the Broderbund.com user name currently logged in) will display. To begin the download, click the Begin Installation button that appears to the right of the desired 3D Home Architect® 5 catalog name (e.g., 3d Home Arch 5.0 Objects). 3D Home Architect Catalog-One Click Install page will appear.
   
   Note: If no 3D Home Architect® 5 catalogs (or downloads) appear in the list of files available for download, either the order was placed using another user name or the order did not go through. Try the following suggestions:

1. If it is possible that another Broderbund.com user name was used to place the order (or to register 3D Home Architect® 5 for the bonus catalog), click the Log Out link at the top of the My Downloads page to log out. Login under the other user name and repeat Steps 1-8.
   
    
2. If the Internet connection was interrupted when placing the order or when registering 3D Home Architect® 5 for the bonus catalog before the catalog was downloaded, and you do not have another Broderbund.com User Name, it is likely that the order or registration did not go through.

6. When the 3D Home Architect Catalog-One Click Install page appears, click Install. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
    
7. Click Next. Setup will begin.
    
8. When the Welcome window opens, click Next and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
   
   Note: If a message appears stating the program failed to detect 3D Home Architect® 5 on the system, click NO. 3D Home Architect® 5 must be installed before any building element and fixture catalogs can be installed.
   
    
9. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

1. Open or create a design in 3D Home Architect® 5.
    
2. Click File from the menu bar and click Print. The Print Window will open.
    
3. Verify that the printer plotter is selected in the Name: field.
   
   NOTE: If another printer name is currently listed in the Name: field, click the down arrow button that appears to the right of the Name: field and select the correct printer (e.g., HP DesignJet 1055CM Printer) from the list of installed drivers.
   
    
4. If needed, make the appropriate changes to the print settings.
    
5. Click OK. The current design will be sent to the printer selected in Step 3.

1. If a 3D view is active, change to a 2D view and try selecting the object again. Depending on the system and the available system resources, it may take a minute or so to change views.
   
   NOTE: If, after changing the view, the building element, fixture or object disappears or cannot be selected, continue with Step 2.
   
    
2. Verify that the desired building element, fixture or object is located on the current location (floor) and not on another location (floor).

1. Click View from the menu bar and click Display Filter, or click the Display Filter button, which resembles a light bulb, in the View toolbar. The Display Filters window will open.
    
2. Click once in the empty box that appears to the left of Current Location Only to check it.
   
   NOTE: If the Current Location Only box is already checked, stop here and continue with Step 3b.
   
    
3. Click OK. Only the current location (floor) should display.
    
4. Try selecting the element, fixture or object again. If you are still unable to select it, stop here and continue with Step 3.
   
   NOTE: If the desired building element, fixture or object no longer appears on screen, click Tools from the menu bar and click Building Locations…. The Building Locations window will open.
   
    
5. Select the building location where the desired building element, fixture or object exists and click OK. That location should appear on screen.
   
   NOTE: If multiple locations (floors) appear on the screen, repeat Steps 2a-2c to view only the current location.
   
    
6. Try selecting the desired building element, fixture or object again. If you are still unable to select it, continue with Step 3.

3. With only the current location displayed in 2D view, verify that the desired building element, fixture or object is not hidden behind another object or is not turned off.

1. Click View from the menu bar and click Display Filter, or click the Display Filter button, which resembles a light bulb, in the View toolbar. The Display Filters window will open. Several types of building elements, fixtures and objects (Walls, Cabinets, Furnishings, etc.) will appear.
    
2. Verify that the light bulb to the left of the desired building element, fixture or object type is turned on. (The bulb will appear yellow.)
   
   NOTE: If the light bulb is white indicating that it is turned off, click once on the light bulb to turn it on.
   
    
3. If the desired building element, fixture or object cannot be selected because a building element, fixture or object of another type on the same location (floor) is in the way, click once on the light bulb for the building element, fixture or object type that is in the way to turn it off.
   
   NOTE: If another building element, fixture or object of the same type is in the way, do not turn it off. Continue with Step 3d.
   
    
4. Click once on the plus sign (+) that appears to the left of the light bulb and building element, fixture or object type you want to select. A list of the available locations (floors) will expand from the building element, fixture or object type.
    
5. Verify that the light bulb that appears to the left of the current location is turned on. (If the light bulb is turned off, click once on the light bulb to turn it on.)
    
6. Click OK to close the Display Filter window.
    
7. Try selecting the desired building element, fixture or object again. If you are still unable to select it, continue with Step 4.

4. If the desired building element, fixture or object cannot be selected because another desired building element, fixture or object of the same type is in the way, temporarily move that object to gain access to the desired element, fixture or object.

1. Scroll down to the Associated Downloads section of this technical note.
    
2. Click the file to begin the download process.
    
3. Read the description and click Continue. The End User License Agreement will appear.
    
4. Read the Agreement. Click Yes, if you agree to all terms and Conditions of the License Agreement.
    
5. Read and follow the instructions as presented. (The instructions can be printed if desired.)

1. Verify that the correct CD is inserted in the CD-ROM drive.
    
2. Clean the CD. Place a small amount of nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the CD. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the CD in a circular motion. Rinse the CD thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.
   
   NOTE: For Windows® 2000/XP, continue with Step 6 if the issue remains after completing Steps 1 and 2.
   
   For Windows® 98/Me, continue with Step 3 if the issue remains after completing Steps 1 and 2.
   
    
3. Change the Read Ahead setting in the following manner:

1. Return to the desktop and right-click on the My Computer icon.
    
2. Select Properties from the menu that appears and click the Performance tab in the Systems Properties window.
    
3. Click the File System button and then click the CD-ROM tab.
    
4. Locate Optimize Access Pattern For.
    
5. Click the arrow to the right of the information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
    
6. Restart Windows®.

4. Verify that the computer is utilizing a 32-bit file system. In the System Properties window (found in Step 3 above), click the Performance tab. Verify that the File System reads 32-bit. (If it reads anything else, contact the computer manufacturer for installation of the proper CD-ROM or hard drive drivers.)
    
5. Turn off DMA in the following manner:

1. In the System Properties window (found in Step 3 above), click the Device Manager tab.
    
2. Choose View Devices By Type. In the list that appears, locate CD-ROM or CD-ROM Controller.
    
3. Click the plus (+) sign next to this listing.
    
4. Using the left mouse button, double-click on the name that appears.
    
5. In the Properties window, click the Settings tab. Find the DMA checkbox and remove the checkmark (if one exists).
    
6. Click OK.

6. Verify that the most current version of the driver and/or firmware for the CD-ROM drive is in use. Contact the computer manufacturer for additional information.
    
7. Try to use a different CD in the CD-ROM drive to see if it can be read.
    
8. If possible, insert the problem CD into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the issue remains.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5 and open or create a floor plan with stairs.
    
2. In the Status Bar (bottom-right corner of the window), verify that ORTHO is turned off. (The option will be grayed out.) If ORTHO is not turned off, double-click on ORTHO to turn it off.
   
   NOTE: The Status Bar displays at the bottom of the 3D Home Architect® program window. If the Status Bar is off, click View from the menu bar and click on Toolbars…. When the Options window opens, check the box next to Status Bar, click Apply and click OK. Repeat Step 2.
   
    
3. Select the staircase on the design by clicking it once.
    
4. Right-click the selected stairs and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Stairs/Ramps window will open.
    
5. Check the Allow Definition Editing box (bottom-left) by clicking once in the empty box.
    
6. Click the Size tab.
    
7. Select the desired stair type (Notched Stringer, Stringer Under, Side Stringer or Solid Stair) by clicking once on it. The properties for the type of stairs selected will appear at the bottom of the Stairs/Ramps window.
    
8. Change the size of the following property label to the desired length, which is usually 8' or 9'.

For a Notched Stringer or Stringer Under stair type, change the size of the property labeled " f " or "Stringer Waste" to the desired length (e.g., 8' 6").

 

For a Side Stringer stair type, change the size of the property labeled "e" or "Stringer Depth" to the desired length (e.g., 8' 6").

 

For a Solid Stair, change the size of the property labeled "e" or "Stringer Waste" to the desired length (e.g., 8' 6").

NOTE: After changing the size of the Stringer Waste or Stringer Depth property, tap the TAB key on the keyboard to view the changes in the Preview Pane on the right side of the Stairs/Ramps window.

9. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Stairs/Ramps window.

1. Close all programs and windows returning to the desktop.
    
2. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties from the menu that appears. The System Properties window will open.
   
   NOTE: For Windows® XP, complete the following if the My Computer shortcut does not appear on the desktop.

1. Click Start.
    
2. From the Start menu, right-click My Computer and click (left mouse button) Properties from the menu that appears. The System Properties window will open.

3. Click the Device Manager tab. The Device Manager window will open.
    
4. Select "View devices by type" if it is not selected.
    
5. In the list of devices, locate and double-click Display Adapters. This will expand the Display Adapters list.
    
6. Double-click the driver name that appears below Display Adapters. The Properties window will open.
    
7. Click the Driver tab. (The date of the driver currently installed should be displayed.)
    
8. Record the driver information.
   
   NOTE: Do not click the Update Driver button. The Update Driver wizard searches the system (not the Internet) for drivers to the selected device.
   
    
9. Click OK to close the window.
    
10. Once the driver information is obtained, contact the computer or hardware manufacturer for the latest OpenGL driver for the video card. Most video card drivers are available for download from the computer or hardware manufacturer's website.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5 and open a current design or start a new design.
    
2. Click the Door button on the Insert tool bar.
    
3. From the Catalog (e.g., Master Catalog) on the right, click once on the desired Hinged door to select it.
    
4. Click once on the area of the design where the door will be placed. (This will also add the selected door to the Current Model catalog.)
    
5. Right-click anywhere on the design and left-click Finish.
    
6. On the design, click once on the door that was added in Step 4 to select it.
    
7. Right-click the selected door and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Doors properties will open.
    
8. Check the Allow Definition Editing box (bottom-left corner) by clicking once in the empty box. A checkmark will appear in the box.
    
9. Click the Size tab.
    
10. Change the Width characteristic to 6'.
     
11. Click once in the Swing type field.
     
12. Click the down-arrow button that appears to the left of the selected swing type and choose Double from the menu that appears.
     
13. Click the Leaf tab.
     
14. From the available types, select one of the available glass styles (2, 3, 5, 6, etc.). A preview of the selection will appear to the right of the Doors properties.
     
15. Click OK. The modifications made to the door selected in Step 6 will also be added to the Current Model catalog.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® and create a new plan.
    
2. Add a basic structure to the plan.
    
3. Save the plan and close 3D Home Architect®.
    
4. Launch 3D Home Architect® and open the plan created in Steps 1 & 2 above.
    
5. Choose from the following:

If the error message does not reoccur when working with the new plan, the previous plan is most likely corrupt. Recreate the plan or restore a backup copy of the plan.

 

If the same error reoccurs, continue with the following procedures. These suggestions will help to prevent corruption in future plans.

1. Open 3D Home Architect® (if needed).
    
2. Click Tools in the menu bar, choose Options and click the General tab.
    
3. Deselect the Hardware Acceleration option.
    
4. Open the plan to see if the issue remains.

1. Close all programs and return to the desktop.
    
2. Click Start, choose Settings and click Control Panel. For Windows® XP, click Start and click Control Panel.
    
3. Double click the Display icon. The Display Settings window will appear. For Windows® XP, click the Appearance and Themes icon and click Display.
    
4. Click the Settings tab.
    
5. Change the color to 16 Bit and change the Screen Area to 1024 x 768.
    
6. Click Apply.
    
7. Click OK.
    
8. Launch the program and open the plan.

1. Close all programs and windows returning to the desktop.
    
2. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties from the menu that appears. The System Properties window will open.
   
   NOTE: For Windows® XP, complete the following if the My Computer shortcut does not appear on the desktop.

1. Click Start.
    
2. From the Start menu, right-click My Computer and click (left mouse button) Properties from the menu that appears. The System Properties window will open.

3. Click the Device Manager tab. For Windows® XP/2000, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. The Device Manager window will open.
    
4. Select "View devices by type" if it is not selected. For Windows® XP/2000, click View in the menu bar and click Devices by type.
    
5. In the list of devices, locate and double-click Display Adapters. This will expand the Display Adapters list.
    
6. Double-click the driver name that appears below Display Adapters. The Properties window will open.
    
7. Click the Driver tab. (The date of the driver currently installed should be displayed.)
    
8. Record the driver information.
   
   NOTE: Do not click the Update Driver button. The Update Driver wizard searches the system (not the Internet) for drivers to the selected device.
   
    
9. Click OK to close the window.
    
10. Once the driver information is obtained, contact the computer or hardware manufacturer to download and install the latest driver for the video card. Most video card drivers are available from the computer or hardware manufacturer's website.

1. Open 3D Home Architect® 5.0.
    
2. Create a new plan or open an existing plan.
    
3. Click Annotate in the menu bar (top) and select Dimensions.
    
4. Click a point on the plan where the dimension line will begin and release the mouse button.
    
5. Move the mouse and click the point where the dimension line will end. A dimension line that includes offsets, arrows and a numerical value will be added to the drawing.

1. Open 3D Home Architect® 5.0 and choose the desired plan.
    
2. Place the desired base cabinet onto the plan.
    
3. When the cabinet is positioned, right-click and choose Finish.
    
4. Click on the base cabinet to select it.
    
5. Right-click on the base cabinet and select Properties.
   
   NOTE: If View Properties is the only properties selection available, click away from the menu to close it and repeat Steps 4 and 5.
   
    
6. Click the Size tab.
    
7. Place a check next to Allow Definition Editing.
    
8. Decrease the height by one foot. (For example, if the base cabinet is 2' 10 1/2", change the height to 1' 10 1/2".)
    
9. Click OK.
    
10. Locate the desired sink and place it on the base cabinet.
     
11. With the sink in position, click Finish.
     
12. Click the Views tab (upper-right corner next to Catalog).
     
13. Click the plus (+) sign before Model and double-click Isometric to change the view. The plan view will change.
    
    NOTE: Depending on where the cabinet is located, it may be necessary to rotate the plan so the cabinet is visible.
    
     
14. Click on the base cabinet to select it.
     
15. Right-click on the base cabinet and select Properties.
     
16. Click the Size tab.
     
17. Place a check next to Allow Definition Editing.
     
18. Increase the height by one foot.
     
19. Click OK.

1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
    
2. Click Start, select Settings and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will open.
   
   For Windows® XP, click Start and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will open.
   
    
3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs window will open showing a list of installed programs.
   
   For Windows® XP, if viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window will open.
   
    
4. Locate and click the 3D Home Architect® entry once to select it.
    
5. Click the Add/Remove (Windows® 98) or Change/Remove (Windows® Me/XP and 2000) button to begin the uninstall process.
    
6. Follow the prompts to uninstall 3D Home Architect® 5.

1. Open 3D Home Architect® 5.0.
    
2. Follow the options to create a new plan or use a previously designed plan.
    
3. Click the Tools menu option and select Options.
    
4. Click the Workspace tab.
    
5. Place a checkmark next to Commander.
    
6. Click Apply.
    
7. Click OK.

1. Click the Insert menu option and select Walls.
   
   NOTE: The walls tool icon (left of the workspace) can also be used.
   
    
2. Select the wall type (right of the workspace) and click Insert.
    
3. Click the space on the plan to start the wall.
    
4. Right-click on the plan.
    
5. Click next to the Distance option located in the Commander.
    
6. Enter the exact length of the wall to be created. For example, if the wall is to be 12 feet 10 1/2 inches, enter 12' 10 1/2" into the Distance window.
   
   NOTE: The desired angle for the wall can also be entered.
   
    
7. Once the desired information is entered into the Commander, tap the ENTER key on the keyboard. The wall will be drawn to the length and angle specified in the Commander.
    
8. Right-click on the workspace and click Finish.

1. Click View on the menu bar in 3D Home Architect® 5 and click Toolbars. The Options window will open to the Workspace tab.
    
2. Under the Tools heading, verify that a checkmark appears in the box to the left of Commander.
   
   If no checkmark appears in the box to the left of Commander, click once in the empty box to check it.
   
    
3. Click Apply (if changes were made) and click OK to return to the design workspace.

1. Open a saved design or start a new one.
    
2. Click the Insert Wall tool to add a wall to the current design.
    
3. Click once on the location on the plan where the wall is to begin.
    
4. Move the mouse to move the cursor in the direction that the wall is to be drawn. (When drawing the wall, the Commander tool will appear at the bottom of the design workspace displaying the Distance and Direction.)
    
5. Release the mouse. (Do not click.)
    
6. Type the desired length of the wall (e.g., 12' 6.5"). Use the apostrophe ( ' ) when entering the number of feet and the quotation mark ( " ) when entering the number of inches. The length entered will appear in the distance field in the Commander.
   
   NOTE: The current wall can also be drawn at an angle. To complete this, tap the TAB key on the keyboard once to select the Direction field in the Commander. (Do not touch the mouse.) Type the desired degree 0 to 360 (e.g., 285).
   
    
7. Tap the ENTER key on the keyboard. This will allow the Insert Wall tool to change directions.
    
8. If no additional walls are to be drawn from the current wall, right-click—do not left-click—the design plan and click Finish using the left mouse button. Stop here.
   
   If another wall is to be drawn in a direction different from the current wall, move the mouse in the direction the new wall is to be drawn and repeat steps 5-8 until all walls are drawn.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5.0 and open or create a design.
    
2. Place a refrigerator on the design.
    
3. After the refrigerator is in place, click the refrigerator once to select it.
    
4. Right-click the refrigerator and click (left mouse button) Properties from the menu that appears. The Furnishings window will open with an example of the refrigerator displayed on the right.
    
5. Click inside the Allow Definition Editing box (bottom-left corner of the Furnishings window). A checkmark will appear inside the box.
    
6. Click the Size tab.
    
7. Select Single or Vertical as the refrigerator type.
    
8. Under the Properties heading, locate and record the refrigerator width. This dimension is found in line a.
    
9. Under the Handle (Single type) or Handle 1 (Vertical type) section, locate the X measurement for the handle and record the measurement that shows. This will be line j (Single) and line l (Vertical).
    
10. Subtract the measurement recorded in Step 9 from the width recorded in Step 8.
     
11. Click the X measurement line (line j for Single type or line l for Vertical type) to highlight the current dimension.
     
12. Enter the difference (result from Step 10) for the X dimension. Use the apostrophe ( ' ) to indicate feet and the quotation marks ( " ) to indicate inches.
    
    NOTE: For example, if the width of the refrigerator is 2' 5" (Step 9) and original measurement in box j (Single type) or l (Vertical type) was 2 29/32" (Step 10), the difference is 2' 2 3/32". This difference is entered for the X dimension.
    
     
13. Tap the TAB key on the keyboard. The handle or handles on the refrigerator will move to the opposite side of the refrigerator door or doors.
     
14. Click OK to save the change.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5.0 and open or create a new plan.
    
2. Insert the roof into the plan.
    
3. Right-click the roof and select Properties.
    
4. Click the Size tab.
    
5. In the lower-left portion of the Roofs window, click inside the box that appears before the Allow Definition Editing heading. A checkmark will appear in the box.
    
6. Click Surface 1.
    
7. Change the Slope value to .001 and click OK. The roof on the plan will be converted to a flat roof.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® Professional 5 and open or create the desired plan.
    
2. Click once on the object that the custom texture is to be applied to. The object will become selected.
    
3. Right-click the selected object and choose Properties from the menu that appears.
    
4. In the window that opens, click the Appearance tab.
    
5. Select the desired component from the left side of the screen.
    
6. Click the Edit button near the lower-center portion of the Appearance window. The Edit Materials window will open.
    
7. Click the Load… button. The Open window will appear.
    
8. Using the dropdown arrow to the right of the Look in: field, browse to the location of the desired image and click once on the image to select it. The file name will appear in the File name: field.
    
9. Click Open to add the file.
    
10. Click OK to select the new texture.
     
11. Click OK in the remaining windows to accept the change. The object will display with the desired custom texture.

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® Professional 5 and open the design plan that is to be exported.
    
2. Click File from the menu bar and click Export. The Save As dialog appears.
    
3. Click the down-arrow button that appears to the right of the Save In: field and navigate to the desired Save In location.
   
   NOTE: Recording this location is recommended.
   
    
4. In the Save as Type: field, click the down-arrow button and select AutoCAD BASIC (*.dxf) from the menu that appears.
    
5. In the File Name: field, enter a name for the file.
    
6. Click Save. The file will be saved to the location specified in Step 3 using the name entered in Step 5.

1. Fully Integrated Architect and Landscape Products
   
   3D Home Architect® 5.1 allows owners of 3D Home Architect® 5 and 3D Home Landscape® 5 to easily switch between the two programs within the same plan. This improves home and landscape planning efficiency.
   
    
2. Increased Speed, Performance and Image Quality
   
   3D Home Architect® 5.1 includes better object handling, allowing the program to display additional object complexity and a greater number of objects at one time. The updated rendering engine provides for faster, simpler and better-looking objects. Graphics speed and performance with the most common hardware has also been increased.
   
    
3. New Features and Content
   
   New features and content were added with the 3D Home Architect® 5.1 upgrade.

   Quick Floor Area and Perimeter – Provides immediate onscreen access to floor square footage and perimeter linear footage.
   
   Dynamic Dimension Editing – Easily edit the length of any wall or placement of any door, window or opening by clicking on the object and typing in a new dimension.
   
   Apply Exterior Dimensions – Apply dimension annotations for blueprint-ready plans using a single click.
   
   More Content – The Deluxe and Professional versions include catalogs with over 1,400 items.
    

4. Improved User Interface

   Insert Tools – Icons have been redesigned. Most of the right-click actions required in 5.0 have been replaced by options from the insert icon.
   
   implified Materials Management – Catalog searching required to access textures and colors to apply to objects is reduced.
   
   Setting Changes – Setting defaults were changed to allow for an easier drawing and editing experience.
   
   Commander Interface – The Commander, the tool used to enter precise dimensions and coordinates, is easier to use and access.
   
   Catalog Classification – Catalogs include additional subdivisions for easier access to desired objects.
    

1. Scroll to the Associated Downloads section of this technical note.
    
2. Click the 3DHAD5Install.exe file to begin the download process. The Extended-Download Description window will appear.
    
3. Read the description and click Continue. The End User License Agreement will appear.
    
4. Read the Agreement. Click Yes, to agree to all terms and Conditions of the License Agreement. The Software Update Instructions will appear.
    
5. Read and follow the instructions as presented. (The instructions can be printed if desired.)

1. Launch 3D Home Architect® and open the plan.
    
2. Click the pointer tool.
    
3. Click one of the lines that represents the roof. (Do not click the gable roof segment line.) The roof will become selected.
    
4. Press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard and click the desired gable segment or segments.
    
5. With the SHIFT key pressed, click the original roof segment that was selected in Step 3. (Click on the line itself and not on the handle.) The original segment will be deselected, leaving only the desired segment or segments selected.
    
6. Release the SHIFT key.
    
7. Edit the gable roof segment as needed.

1. Close all windows and programs and return to the desktop.
    
2. Launch 3D Home Architect® 5.0. A 3D Home Architect 5.0 screen will appear.
    
3. Click Run. The program will appear with a Startup screen active. If the Startup screen does not appear, the option to display the Startup screen has been turned off within the program. To turn the Startup screen back on, complete these steps:

1. Open a new plan.
    
2. Click Tools from the top menu bar and click Options from the drop-down menu. An Options window will open.
    
3. Click the General tab.
    
4. Click to place a check in the box by Show Startup Screen.
    
5. Click Apply and click OK.
    
6. Return to Step 1 and follow the procedure to locate the sample plans.

4. From the Startup screen, click Sample Project. A list of sample plans will appear.
    
5. Click the desired sample plan to select it and click OK. The plan will appear in the workspace.

1. Click or navigate to http://www.broderbund.com
    
2. Click the Login link located at the top of the page.
   
   Note: If the Login link does not appear, click the My Account link and skip to Step 5.
   
    
3. In the fields provided on the left side of the page, enter the email address and password for the account.
    
4. Click the purple Sign In button to sign in. The My Account page will appear.
    
5. Click the My Downloads link located on the left side of the page.
    
6. Click the Install Now or Download Now link next to the desired download.