Footprint Creator
Footprint Creator is a command that allows for the
creation of a library and placement of building footprints. The
command is run from the Area/Layout menu and found in the Layout
Utilities sub menu. The command inserts footprint drawings and uses
the layering scheme in them to place the footprints with options.
Footprint Creator allows the person producing plans to
include optional aspects of designs such as; locating the garage
left and right and including details such as driveways. Labeling
tools are provided should it be desired that elements of the
footprints are called out in the plans.
Command Operation
![](footprint_creator1st_dialog.png)
The command starts with a dialog that allows for the selection of a
footprint by a number of characteristics. These are region, model
and elevation. Placement of the garage is able to be left or
right. There is also a message board function that allows for
team members to share information with each other about use and
updates to footprints. For operation of the command select
Next.
![](footprint_architect_first_next.png)
Footprint drawings may contain optional elements to be included
upon placement. In this case an option is a master suite. This is
read from the source drawings layering convention. To place an
option select it by single clicking and choose the Add button. To
remove it select it from the Selected Options pane and then select
the Remove button. The Remove All button does just that and allows
you to restart the selection of options.
There are two options that control if the footprint will include
an enclosure line or simply place the footprint as drawn in the
source drawing. The list options toggles will annotate the
options either by leader, in a list or both.
Use the back button should you realize a different footprint is
needed.
Select the next button to select further options.
![](footprint_plot_plan_special_options.png)
Porches and Bay Windows
The source drawing's layering scheme is used to allow for the
placement of porches and bay windows. The command reads the drawing
and displays any porches or bay windows available. If none are
included this pull down will be blank.
Excavation Lines
Excavation lines are also read from the source drawing. If none
are included this pull down will be blank.
Driveways
The source drawing can also include driveways. Again, if none
are present in the drawing this pull down will be blank.
Add Special, Remove Special, Remove All
The Add Special, Remove Special and Remove All buttons will add
the options selected. Remove them individually or remove them
all.
Create Footprint
When ready to place the footprint select Create Footprint. You
will be prompted to select an insertion point.
Pick an insertion point:
![](heather_chateau.png)
Configure
To configure Footprint Creator select the Configure
button on the first dialog. This must be coordinated with the
drawings and directory structure for them in order for the command
to work properly.
Footprint Configuration Manager
![](footprint_configuration_manager.png)
The Footprint Folder is the folder where all of the sub folders for
footprints will be located. The Model Data and Elevation Data Files
by default will be located in your Settings folder. Each footprint
is stored in a folder with a name that corresponds to elements of
the footprint. A footprint is included with the Carlson
installation. It is 0999-Edgemont KY.dwg and is located in a folder
named 0999-Edgemont KY under the settings folder.
Layers are included that are read by the command to determine which
elements of the drawing are place when the command is run.
![](footprint_drawing_layers.png)
Other layers that can be used are those related to excavation. They
require a layer that includes EXC following the first to numeric
characters and the dash. Layers with OPT are standard Options. They
must be preceded by 00- as shown. Layers that include the Elevation
name can be selected during command operation.
Model Data
To create or edit Models select the Model Data button.
![](model_data_manager.png)
The Model Code is a four digit code that will be the first four
characters of the folder and drawing file name. This is followed by
a dash and then the Model Name which is followed by a space and
then the Region Code. The command matches the Region Code to the
Region Name for display in the dialog box for Region. The Notes are
purely descriptive.
Add Model Data
To add a model select the Add button.
![](enter_model_data.png)
The Model Code is four numeric characters. The Model name can be
alpha or numeric. The Region Code is a two character designation.
The Region Name matches up with the Region Code and can be alpha or
numeric. The notes are descriptive and are there purely to
help understand information about the Model. To edit an
existing Model select the Model and then select the Edit button. To
save a Model for modification, select the Model and then select the
Save As button. Should the list of models become extensive,
use the Search button to locate the model desired.
Elevation Data Manager
To create or edit Elevation Data select the Elevation Data
button.
![](Elevation_Data_Manager.png)
The operation of this dialog is nearly identical to the Model Data
Manager dialog. The Code and Name relate to layers in the source
drawing.
Pulldown Menu Location: Area/Layout - Layout
Utilities
Keyboard Command: createfp
Prerequisite: Footprint drawings in properly named folders
with layering convention matching the command configuration.