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1. Door Direction Door Width Bath Direction Vanity Type Vanity Direction The Side View is a curved rectangle to represent a rail placed on a wall The Rail End parameter can be set to Round End or Square End The Top View and Corner View are both designed to be used with in the Bathroom Floorplan module They operate like the other Bathroom Drawing Tools and have a direction that can be changed This direction is determined by the Rail Direction parameter There are 2 options for the Toilet Draw Start Point parameter Draw From Edge and Draw From Middle The Draw From Middle option is designed to assist with drawing the toilet a distance from the wall to the centre of the toilet The Door Swing value changes which way the door opens It can be set to No Swing for a sliding door The Door Width value determines the thickness of the rectangle section of the door There are 4 Vanity Types Vanity Wall Basin Corner Basin and Bench Changing this parameter will change the appearance of the floorplan but will also affect the look of the room side view Chapter 2 Drawing 11 KK Please note When drawing a bath vanity wall basin or corner basin they are initially drawn with taps and a nozzle However by selecting and right clicking the object you can hide the taps or nozzle Right click again to re show the feature When you create a side view see Page 50 the corresponding object will also be displayed2. Add New Junction Point Remove Junction Point J aa Li B Pai Add Junction Point When the object is selected add an additional junction point by right clicking and selecting the appropriate command Select either Add New End Point to add a junction point to the end of the object or Add New Junction Point to add a point to the middle The additional junction point is added to the object at the location where the mouse was clicked Remove Junction Point To remove a junction point right click the object and select the Remove Junction Point command The junction point nearest to the click point is removed 22 Chapter 3 Modifying Objects Modifying the Canvas UNDO AND REDO Undo and redo are powerful operations for modifying your diagram Each canvas has its own undo and redo operations allowing undo and redo options to occur between canvases 9 Operate the undo and redo commands in the following ways Use the buttons in the Parameter Bar Select the options in the Edit menu Use the shortcuts Ctrl Z undo and Ctrl Y redo ZOOMING AND PANNING Zooming Zoom and Pan change the view of the diagram These features are built into other features To zoom in and out of the diagram simply change the Scale Factor for that canvas This can be done in 2 ways 1 Click on the Scale Factor dropdown button and select the new Scale Factor The smaller the number the larger the diagram will become
3. 5 STEP 6 Rail Options This feature is only enabled for single ramps Select the type of rail required and then enter the values for the far side and near side rails that were selected This feature is the same as the stair design process See the Module Stair Design section on page 52 for more details about how to enter values and features for these rails Draw Ramp This is final step before the ramp diagram will be complete Check all the values are correct before continuing If any compulsory values are empty you ll be asked to amend this before completing the diagram This design form can draw the ramp in 2 forms Top View and 3D View Top View will draw the ramp as a plan including all width and length measurements but won t include any height measurements 3D View will draw the ramp with a 3D perspective and will only draw the height and rail measurements Select Top View 3D View or both Click Draw Ramp to complete your form and draw the ramp diagram to the canvas Draw Ramp in Top View Draw Ramp in 3D View DRAW RAMP Chapter 7 Modules 61 MODULE INSERT PICTURE The purpose of this module is to insert pictures photos or images into the project and then draw straight onto these pictures Phase 1 Insert and adjust the Picture Click the Function Button to insert a picture A dialog box will appear to open the saved picture Find the saved picture and click Open P Insert Picture Existing Image If
4. ESC to cancel and retain the existing text Text Edit Text Bring to Front Send to Back Bring Forward Send Backward Delete a ee Text is now edited Please note Use the Select All Text command in the Format menu to select all the text in the canvas at once CREATING LINE SHAPES A line shape is an object made of connected lines It can have up to 12 sides and can have a fill colour There are 2 ways to create a line shape 1 While drawing with the Line Tool press the L key to ei create junction points in the line shape When the mouse i is released a single object is created Cade abe Car i EN Por 2 Select a series of connected lines and select the Create S nadu sra Lineshape command in the Format menu This command i smioipistessiny is only visible when a collection of lines is selected Please note A line shape can be broken down into separate lines by selecting the Separate Lineshape in the Format menu Chapter 3 Modifying Objects 21 MODIFYING JUNCTION POINTS There are 3 objects that contain junction points Line Shapes Curves and Rails When these objects are selected it is possible to add or remove junction points These commands are accessed by selecting an object with junction points and right clicking the mouse The following context menu is displayed Bring to Front Send to Back Bring Forward Send Backward Delete Add New End Point
5. Vertical Aail Enter values for the placement of these rails and fittings The Fixed Shower Hand Shower and Taps will all automatically be place on the wall at a standard position All the rails and the peg will require values for the placement on the wall Enter the values and click OK for each one For the oblique and L Shape Rail options on the Toilet template there are 3 methods for how to insert the values Values can be entered based on both end points or based on one end point and an angle Scroll through the different methods by clicking the arrows on the left of the form Fail Length G j 4 Ld Lett Right Distance Distance Height 44 Chapter 7 Modules STEP 5 STEP 6 Use the Select Tool from the Drawing Toolbar and move or delete any objects on the diagram 1000 lt ______ oa sot jai 600 200 900 Repeat above steps for additional walls on the template that requires rails or fittings Chapter 7 Modules 45 MODULE BATHROOM FLOORPLANS For this module there are 4 phases for creating the diagram 1 Inserting a Room 2 Draw Bathroom Items 3 Draw Dimensions 4 Creating Side Views Phase 1 Inserting and Filling a Room lt is important to insert a room via this method and not by just drawing a rectangle as certain drawing tools and side views will not be able to be utilised To begin click the Function Button to insert a room for the STEP 1 bathroom floor
6. date A project is saved by Clicking the Save parameter Going to File gt Save Project Using the shortcut Ctrl S If the project hasn t previously been saved then a dialog box will appear asking for a project name and location to be entered If the project has previously been saved then it will simply be re saved in that same location Chapter 5 Formatting 29 The project can be saved under a new name by using the Save Project As command in the File menu This option might be used to create different projects for different stages in the home modification application i Saved Project atd Opening a Project An existing project can be opened to make additions or amendments OT Draw Projects are saved with a file extension of otd eg MyProject otd This otd file can be opened by Clicking on the Open parameter Going to File gt Open Using the shortcut Ctrl O A project can also be opened by double clicking the project icon in the location where it is saved This will automatically open OT Draw along with this project WORKING WITH CANVASES An OT Draw Project can have multiple canvases reflecting the multiple diagrams saved in the project Each canvas it represented by a Tab at the bottom of the canvas The canvas name is identified by the Tab label The Canvas Toolbar has commands to edit and format the canvases The canvas can be edited by selecting the Clear Canvas or Reset commands Canvases can
7. dimension as you draw The Dimension Box in the bottom right corner displays the length or dimensions of the object in millimetres The length is displayed as a single value for any line based object The horizontal and vertical dimensions are displayed as two values separated by a comma for any rectangle based object Dimensions Dimensions 1 200 800 Entering the dimension as you draw Exact dimensions of an object can be entered whilst drawing For line based objects simply enter the value of the length and press ENTER The object will appear in the same direction at the length you determined This is also applicable for rectangular objects While the object is being drawn enter the horizontal value a comma the vertical value and then press enter It will then draw the object in the same direction with the dimensions you determined Dimensions while selecting When an object is selected and resized the new dimensions will be displayed in the Dimensions Box However it is not possible to enter values to set the length or dimensions while resizing When a selected object is being moved the Dimension Box will show how far the objects have moved from their original location Chapter 2 Drawing 13 setting the Relative Scale for Picture Designs see Module Picture Designs section for more information on using this feature This module allows the insertion of a picture or photo to draw on This means that the scale for t
8. of the stairs You have the following options Enter Each Value Enter the rise and tread of every stair value Enter Total Lengths Enter the total rise and tread for the set of stairs Standard Size Steps Enter no values The program will draw standard size rise and tread for the steps Number of steps Draw Lateral Lines m Draw Labels Yes Stair Yalues Enter total lengths Chapter 7 Modules 53 Stair Values STEP 3 Enter the values of the rise and tread of the stairs Based on the features set in Step 2 enter the values for each step or the total rise and height lf the Stair Values setting in Step 2 was set to Standard Size steps then this step will be skipped Rise Total Tread Rail Options STEP 4 ae l Select what type of rail if any is required on the diagram Select a far side rail a near side rail bilateral rails or no rails at all Click on a rail image to select it Click an image again to deselect Make your selection and click Next to continue NO RAIL FAR SIDE RAIL NEAR SIDE RAIL 54 Chapter 7 Modules Far Rail Values STEP 5 If a far side rail was selected in step 4 then enter the appropriate values for this rail If a far side rail wasn t selected then this step will be skipped Values to be entered include R alil Height 30d Top Top LeadlIn Tread ae Bottom Bottom Tread Lead ln Value Description Special Features
9. 2 Under the Tools Menu select either the Zoom In or Zoom Out options Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas 23 Zooming Example Rectangle Rectangle Panning Panning is the ability to move the diagram around on the page Do this by using the Hand Tool Simply click and drag to move the diagram to a new location The amount that the diagram has been moved can be seen in the Dimension Box Rectangle 24 Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas CROPPING AND RESIZING THE CANVAS Crop the Canvas After drawing a diagram it is good practice to crop the image as it helps decrease the amount of white space in your image To crop an image select the Crop Tool and draw the boundary lines around the diagram Adjust these boundary lines to the exact spot you wish to crop Then while the boundary lines are showing press ENTER to crop the diagram To cancel the boundary lines press ESC and they will disappear 300 Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas 25 Resize The Canvas Using the Crop Tool can only make the image smaller However it is possible to also make the image bigger To do this select the Set Canvas Size command in the Format menu You are offered 2 ways to resize the image 1 Set the exact pixel size of the image 2 Set the new size as a percentage of the existing size Locking the ratio will constrain the height and width proportions Resize Canvas width Lock Ratio Percentage Height 100 Width ETE Loc
10. Bottom Lead In A horizontal lead in atthe Can be left blank bottom of the steps Value must be a positive number Bottom Tread How far the angled rail Can be left blank extends past the bottom Value can be negative if rail is to step finish before bottom step Top Lead In A horizontal lead in at the Can be left blank top of the steps Value must be a positive number Top Tread How far the angled rail Can be left blank extends past the top step Value can be negative if rail is to finish before top step Rail Height The height of the rail from Must have a value top of the steps Value must be a positive number Chapter 7 Modules 55 Select from the following options to determine the labels to be drawn with the rail Label Description Draw all labels Draws labels and dimensions for Rail height as well as tread and lead in values Draw Height Label Only draws the label and dimension for the rail height Draw No Labels Only draws the rail without any additional labels or dimensions STEP 6 R all Height 30 56 Near Side Values This step is the same as Step 5 but for the near side rail Enter the values for lead in tread and rail height for this rail Select what labels you want drawn with the rail lf a near side rail wasn t selected then this step will be skipped lf values were entered for a far side rail in step 5 then these values will be carried over Edit these to have different values if required T
11. OT DRAW User Manual Version 1 0 3 Contents 15 23 Program Environment OT Draw Layout Drawing Introduction to Drawing Drawing Parameters Drawing Tools Drawing to Scale Modifying Objects selecting Changing Object Parameters Manipulating Objects Duplicating Objects Arranging Objects Editing Text Creating Line Shapes Modifying Junction Points Modifying the Canvas Undo and Redo Zooming and Panning Cropping and Resizing 29 35 41 63 OT Draw Projects Creating a Project Working with Canvases Working with Modules Exporting Diagrams Exporting Images Transferring to Documents Printing Diagrams Modules Bathroom Templates Bathroom Floorplans Stair Designs Ramp Designs Drawing on Pictures Support Trial and Register OT Draw Automatic Updates Support Information Program Environment OT DRAW LAYOUT There are a number of key sections in the OT Draw environment The canvas in the middle of the screen is surrounded by 4 toolbars Located at the top are 6 menu items File Edit Draw Tools Format and Help that contain additional features and settings Parameter Toolbar Module Drawing Canvas H Drawing Toolbar F im Toolbar N Canvas Toolbar Chapter 1 Program Environment Drawing Region Item The Canvas Toolbars Item Parameter Toolbar Top Drawing Toolbar Right Canvas Toolbar Below Module Toolbar Left Spe
12. agram Cut Copy amp Paste Used to remove duplicate and relocate objects Undo and Redo Used to undo and redo drawing actions Standard Drawing Parameters There are a number of standard parameters that will apply across most of the objects you draw They are visible all the time ea i Fill Snapping gt Line ipt Parameter Description Line Width Determines the width of the lines in the object Dbl click the Line Style Determines whether the line is solid dash or Line label to dot reset the width to 1pt the style to Solid and the colour to black Line Colour Determines the colour of the lines in the object Fill Decider Determines whether the object is filled in or is transparent Shortcut Key F Fill Colour If the Fill Decider is set to true then this Dbl click the determines the internal or fill colour of the object Fill label to reset the tool Snapping Determines whether the drawing tool will snap to On amp the to the end of the ends and corners of objects in the diagram Shortcut Key N colour to white Chapter 2 Drawing 7 Font Parameters These parameters apply to the text based labelling tools ie the Text Arrow and Dimension Tools These parameters are visible all the time Parameter Description Font Name Determines the type of font that will be used Font Size Determines the size of the font that wil
13. ain functions that assist with drawing these types of diagrams See the Modules section in the manual for a full description of how these functions work Each module can have multiple canvases to create several similar types of diagrams For instance the Stair Design module can have two canvases one for the Front Stairs diagram and one for a Back Stairs diagram Move between the different modules by clicking on the six different modules in the Module bar on the left of the canvas Chapter 5 Formatting 33 The Function Button The real power of OT Draw is its ability to assist with drawing specific types of OT diagrams Within each module there is a specific Function Action that assists with drawing that type of diagram P Insert Template To utilise this Action in a module simply click the Function button in the Canvas bar This Function button changes for each of the different modules The Function Actions are outlined below Module Blank Canvas Bathroom Template Bathroom Floorplans Stair Designs Ramp Designs Picture Designs 34 Function Name empty Insert Template Insert Room Create Side Views Design Stairs Design Ramp Insert Picture Chapter 5 Formatting Function Action No action This is a free drawing module to draw any type of diagram Opens up a form of bathroom template options to insert into the diagram Opens up a form to specify the shape and size room t
14. also be formatted by adding deleting and renaming Add Canvas ale Rename Lanvas al Reset Canvas X Delete Canvas 3 Clear 2 Edit 30 Chapter 5 Formatting Clearing the Canvas At any point clicking the Clear Canvas button will clear the current canvas This will wipe the canvas clean to start a new diagram Resetting the Canvas Resetting the canvas restores the original size of the canvas As previously mentioned the canvas can be cropped or resized to suit the diagram To reverse that action reset the canvas so that it fills the entire space again Resetting the canvas after a bathroom template or picture is inserted will do 2 things Show the entire image again if it has been cropped Reset the scale back to 100 To clear the canvas select Clear Canvas in the Edit Canvas menu Adding and Deleting Canvases Modify the project by adding and deleting canvases to create and remove diagrams The Add Canvas and Delete Canvas commands are in the Edit Canvas menu at the bottom on the screen When the Delete Canvas command is selected a confirmation box will appear Select Yes to delete your canvas Chapter 5 Formatting 31 Renaming Canvases Rename the different canvases to identify the types of diagrams being created Appropriately naming the canvases will assist when exporting or transferring multiple images To rename the canvas select the Rename Canvas option in the Edit Canvas menu A pop up men
15. and shower fittings to the template Description Draws a straight line by clicking and dragging on the canvas Press the L key while drawing to draw multiple lines that form a Line Shape see page 22 for more details Draws either an arc or a curve For an Arc draw a line and then press the C key to draw a smooth arc between those points The Curve option draws a curve shape through a series of points Press the C key to add points in the curve Draws a rectangle by clicking and dragging on the canvas Draws an oval by clicking and dragging on the canvas Drawing 9 Label Tools Tool Arrow Tool A Text Tool T Dimension Tool D Measure Tool M Description Draws an arrow by clicking and dragging on the diagram Click on the canvas to display the textbox Enter text and then click outside the textbox to insert the text on the diagram Press ESC to cancel the textbox Draws a dimension line by clicking and dragging Press the D key to slide the dimension away from the object Measure the distance between 2 points on the canvas based on the Scale Factor Press the M key before releasing the mouse to retain the measurement line on the diagram Specific Parameters Arrowhead size Direction of arrow Direction of text Arrowhead Size The text direction can be set to rotate the text to different orientations Down Bathroom Tools Tool Rail To
16. ations Use the Shower Fittings Alt H drawing tool to add shower heads taps and shower pegs to the diagram Use the Wall Fittings Alt W drawing tool to add windows mirrors and cabinets to the diagram Chapter 7 Modules 51 MODULE STAIR DESIGNS START STEP 1 STEP 2 52 Click the Function button to start Stair Design process This will bring up a design form that will set the preferences for different features of the stair diagram There are 7 steps to complete P Design Stairs Perspective Determine whether diagram will have either a left or right perspective Click on the image to select the perspective Click Next to continue Display Features Decide on the following key features of the diagram No of steps Lateral Lines Draw Labels Chapter 7 Modules Left Perspective Right Perspective Enter the number of steps required in the diagram This number is determined by the number of stair rises This feature can be set to either Yes or No Entering Yes will draw additional lines at the sides of the steps to provide extra perspective making it look like there is a wall along that side This feature can be set to either Yes or No Entering Yes will draw the steps and all rise and tread dimensions Entering No will draw the stairs without any rise and tread dimensions Display Features continued Stair Values This feature has 3 options for how to enter values for the rise and tread
17. between Hob Options Draw a toilet by clicking and dragging Press the TAB key to alternate between Draw Start Point Press the Arrow keys to change the Toilet direction while drawing Draw a door by clicking and dragging Press the TAB key to alternate between Door Swing Press the Arrow keys to change the Door direction while drawing Draw a bath by clicking and dragging Press the Arrow keys to change the Bath Direction while drawing Draw a vanity wall basin or corner basin by clicking and dragging Press the Arrow keys to change the Vanity Direction while drawing Specific Parameters Rail Direction Rail Types Top View Corner View Hob Options Draw from Edge or from Mid Toilet Direction Door Swing Door Direction Door Width Bath Direction Vanity Direction Vanity Types Vanity Wall Basin Corner Basin Bench Drawing these bathroom objects to scale will ensure the floorplan is accurate and the layout fits in the space See the Drawing section on page 12 for more information about drawing to scale 48 Chapter 7 Modules Drawing Techniques for Bathroom Objects Normally when snapping is turned on it means the cursor will Snap to the end points and corners of objects in the canvas However when a floorplan room is inserted it will snap with a blue dot in the corners but will also snap with a purple dot along the walls This helps with drawing items flush against the wall Wh
18. canvas by using the Select All command in the Edit menu Ctrl A will perform the same function Pressing the ESC key will deselect all objects Modifying Objects 15 Operations that may be performed on selected objects No of Objects Operations Functions 1 Object Selected Features Change Parameters Manipulate Move Resize Rotate Delete Duplicate Cut Copy Paste Arrange Bring to Front Bring Forwards Send to Back Send Backwards Text Edit Text 2 or More Objects Selected Features Change Parameters Manipulate Move Delete Duplicate Cut Copy Paste CHANGING OBJECT PARAMETERS If an object is selected its current parameters will be shown in the parameter bar When any object Line Rectangle or Text Based is selected change its features simply by changing the parameters For instance if a Line object is selected change the width from 1px to 5px by changing the Line Width parameter In the same way change an object s line colour and fill colour as well as change the text font size and style Adjust the specific parameters of an object to change its appearance For instance change the size of the arrowhead for dimensions and change the direction of toilets and other bathroom objects 16 Chapter 3 Modifying Objects MANIPULATING OBJECTS After selecting objects it is then possible to move and manipulate them within your diagram Moving Objects To move a selected object hover over the centre of the
19. cific Features Item Scale Factor Parameter Toolbar Dimension Box Canvas Toolbar Function Button Canvas Toolbar 4 Chapter 1 Description Diagrams are drawn in this area Description Adjusts project parameters font parameters or drawing parameters The collection of available drawing tools including shape labelling and bathroom tools Edit the canvas by adding deleting renaming or clearing the canvas Shift between different modules ie the different types of diagrams drawn Description Displays the scale you are currently using Change this value to zoom in and out The value changes to a percentage for bathroom templates and picture designs as these are not drawn to scale Scale 1 20 T Displays the length or dimensions of the item being drawn Enter values here to draw items to precise measurements Dimensions 1200 800l Enables specific automated features that are available in each module This button starts that automation process P Insert Template Program Environment Drawing INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING Drawing Toolbar There are 20 Drawing Tools in this toolbar These drawing tools are split into the following groups Group Drawing Tools Manipulation Tools select Tool Hand Tool Plus Tool and Crop Tool Shape Tools Line Tool Curve Tool Square Tool and Oval Tool Labelling Tools Arrow Tool Text Tool Dimensions Tool and Measure Tool Bathroo
20. e Right Perspective Ramp Values Enter values for the width length and height of the ramp lf drawing a double ramp this page will appear twice one for each section of ramp The first ramp is the lower section and the second ramp is the upper section Determine the gradient of the ramp through the values entered for the length and height values For instance if the ramp gradient is to be 1 14 and the ramp length is 3000mm or 3m then calculate the ramp height to be 215mm 3000mm 14 and enter this into the height value 215 Height Length Chapter 7 Modules 59 STEP 4 60 Landings lf drawing a single ramp enter the details for a bottom and top landing If drawing a double ramp enter details for a bottom top and middle landing The bottom and top landings are optional but the middle landing is required Include landing Enter Landing Values Enter Offset Values Chapter 7 Modules If it is a bottom or top landing determine if diagram is to include this landing Uncheck the box below the image to exclude it Enter values for the width and length of the landing By default they will be the width of the ramp that was specified lf these values are set to 0 the landing width will be the same as the ramp If the landing width is larger than the ramp use these offset values to determine how much the landing will spill out on each side 200 Offset 1 200 Length Have Landing STEP
21. e latest version of OT Draw Upgrades will reduce errors and improve functionality of OT Draw Go to Update Settings option in Format menu to stop receiving Updates or change frequency between checks Go to Check For Updates option in Help menu to manually check for updates To install the update download and run the installation file It will automatically install the update The current licence key will remain active and you can reopen OT Draw to load the updated version of OT Draw Installing updates will fix bugs include new features and overall improve efficiency Chapter 8 OT Draw Support 65 Auto Update Settings Use the Auto Updates Settings command in the Format menu to change the Automatic Updates options Including the following settings Setting Description Automatic Updates Determine whether OT Draw will automatically check for updates Set this feature to OFF to disable this feature Frequency Determine how often OT Draw will check for updates This feature can be set to Daily Weekly Fortnightly or Monthly The default is Weekly Update Settings Automatic Updates You can manually check for updates ON OFF using the Check For Updates option In the Help menu Frequency O Daily Fortnightly Weekly Monthly Manually check for updates at any time by using the Check For Updates option in the Help menu 66 Chapter 8 OT Draw Support SUPPORT INFORMATION For furthe
22. en the cursor is snapped along a wall the dimension box will display the relative distances For instance if the wall is 2500mm wide and the cursor is at the point 800mm from the left the dimension box will read 800 1700 meaning it is 800mm from left and 1700mm from the right This feature will help you position the objects accurately Nearly every bathroom object has a direction parameter that represents which way it will face on the diagram Either set this parameter before starting to draw or press an arrow key while drawing to make the object change its direction There are a few parameters that have 2 options and can be Tab Key changed with the TAB key These include Shower Object Hob Hobless Toilet Object Draw from Edge Draw from Mid Door Object Door Swing Direction Either set this option before starting to draw or press the TAB key while drawing to adjust the object There is a specific option for drawing the toilet either from the Toilet edge or from the middle Drawing from the middle helps when making the toilet a certain distance from the wall to the midline For instance to make the toilet 450mm from the wall snap the cursor along the appropriate wall find the distance 450mm from edge using the dimension box values then draw the toilet using the Draw From Mid parameter Chapter 7 Modules 49 Phase 3 Draw Dimensions After adding all the relevant bathroom items to your floorplan add dimensions to the diag
23. en the trial version of OT Draw The initial solash screen will ask whether to continue the trial purchase a licence or register OT Draw Click Register OT Draw to be taken to our OT Draw Registration Website Enter the Product Key that was received with the Receipt of Purchase and press Confirm You will be notified whether this Product Key is valid and how many licences are still available Enter your Contact Details and click Submit We will provide you with information on updates and training based on your contact details Download your OT Draw licence key This licence key is a file specific to your computer and will unlock OT Draw on that computer save the licence key to your OT Draw Folder c Program Files Insighted OT Draw OT Draw is now registered and licenced for use on your computer Contact us at support otdraw com if you are having any issues with this registration process 64 Chapter 8 OT Draw Support AUTOMATIC UPDATES Auto Update Feature OT Draw will automatically check to see if there are updated versions of OT Draw available to download and install There needs to be an internet connection for this to occur lf there is an available update the following splash screen will appear Click Update to be sent to our OT Draw Updates webpage or click Later to continue with current version bi OT Draw Updates Update Available Update to OT Draw version 1 0 0 3 Go to the download page to download th
24. h the document 4 Click Transfer 5 Select a location for the documents and click OK 6 Decide whether to store the documents in a new folder enter a folder name and click Transfer All Please note The client details date and therapist name will be the same on each document lt is not possible to enter a description for the works as this will be different for each diagram If this option is checked it will simply provide a title for this section The description of works can be entered via the document itself lt is not possible to name each of the diagrams in the documents The diagram name will be the same as its canvas name Make sure the canvases are named appropriately before transferring 38 Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams Transfer Settings There are a number of options to customise the transfer These transfer settings can be accessed from the Format Menu or from the client information page in the Transfer to Document option Customise using the following settings Template Enables the use of a document template as a base for the transferred documents Use this option to create a specific template for your department To select this option check the Template option and then click Browse to find and select the template The template must be a dot file Transfer All Under the Transfer All option individual documents can be created for each diagram or one combined document can be created with each diagram i
25. his picture is meaningless because it is impossible to know the size of whatever is in the picture However it is possible to set a relative scale for the picture Start by selecting the Measure Tool and measuring something in the picture that has a precise measurement eg the height of a step Enter this value in the Dimension Box and press enter The scale is now set to this ratio Please note This is not an exact scale as the picture will have varying depths which affects the true scale of that part of the picture However it will make the scale more comparable 14 Chapter 2 Drawing Modifying Objects SELECTING OBJECTS Selecting is the ability to highlight an object or several objects in order to move change or edit them Selecting an object changes its colour to red and creates markers in order to move and resize it How to Select Select and deselect in the following ways Method Click to Select Select Box Select All Deselect Chapter 3 Description Click the Select Tool and then click the object It will select the top most object Press the SHIFT button while selecting items to select more than one object Deselect objects by clicking them again Click and drag a select box around the objects you wish to select An object will only be selected if the whole object is within the select box This option is only active when no objects are currently selected Select all the objects on your
26. iagram is adjusted to fit on the page Preview the diagram to determine if any setup changes need to be made Only one diagram can be viewed at a time 3 Print the diagram by clicking the Print button in Print Preview or in the File menu or in the Parameter Bar Select the number of copies and the printer name then click Print 4 Print multiple diagrams at once by using the Print All option in the File menu This will automatically print all the diagrams in the project This will use the same page orientation for all the diagrams 40 Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams Modules This section will go through each module and how to effectively use the Function Button and Drawing Tools to create complex diagrams in minutes There are 6 modules in OT Draw Blank Canvases SSS Bathroom Templates p Bathroom Floorplans Stair Designs Insert Pictures J7 Ramp Designs Chapter 7 Modules 41 MODULE BATHROOM TEMPLATES For this module there are two phases for creating the diagram 1 Inserting a Template 2 Adding Rails and Fittings Phase 1 Inserting a Template STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 To begin click the Function Button to insert a bathroom template onto the canvas If there are objects already on the canvas it will ask if you want to clear them If there is already a bathroom template inserted it will automatically make a new canvas P Insert Template Choose from a Shower Bath or Toilet template Toile
27. k Ratio Cancel Using this feature allows the image to be smaller or larger than the existing one When making it larger the canvas will create scrollbars in order to see the whole image 26 Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas Reset the Canvas To return the diagram to the full size of the canvas you must reset the canvas Access the Reset Canvas command in the following ways 1 Go to the Format menu and select Reset Canvas 2 Press the Edit Canvas button in the Canvas Toolbar and select Reset Canvas jik Add Canvas Set lanvas Size ale Rename Canvas Reset Canvas Duplicate Canvas Delete Canvas 2 Edit Font AutoUpdate Settings Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas 27 28 Chapter 4 Modifying the Canvas Formatting CREATING AN OT DRAW PROJECT The canvas is the drawing section of OT Draw However it is possible to have multiple canvases so that different OT diagrams can be created for the same client The collection of these diagrams is called an OT Draw Project i id Creating a Project When OT Draw is first opened a new empty Project called Untitled is created If a Project is already open start a new Project by Clicking the New parameter Going to File gt New Using the shortcut Ctrl N saving a Project An OT Draw project is able to be saved so that additional diagrams or changes to existing diagrams can be made at a future
28. l be used Bold Determines whether the font will be Bold Italic Determines whether the font will be Italic Font Alignment Determines whether the font will be aligned left aligned right or centred Auto Insert Text Determines whether the Arrow and Dimension Tools will automatically insert text The Arrow Tool displays a textbox for labelling The Dimension Tool inserts the measurement value along with the dimension line Specific Parameters 7 Side Rail C Round 6p gt There are a number of specific parameters that will only become visible when a certain Drawing Tool has been selected These parameters include things such as the size of the arrowheads direction of the drawing item or different types of the drawing object All these parameters are outlined in the sections below 8 Chapter 2 Drawing aa Ey N a DRAWING TOOLS Manipulation Tools Tool Select Tool space Hand Tool H Crop Tool 11 Plus Tool P Shape Tools Tool Line Tool L Curve Tool C Square Tool S Oval Tool O Chapter 2 Description Selects objects to then move modify resize arrange copy and delete them Moves all the objects in the diagram Use this tool to pan across your diagram Draws crop boundaries around the diagram Press ENTER to perform crop This tool only works in the Bathroom Templates Module Clicking on a wall will add standard fittings such as rails
29. ltiple Pictures lf the project contains multiple diagrams it is possible to export all the images at once To export multiple images perform the following steps 1 2 3 4 o Select the Export All Pictures option from the File menu Select the location to store the images files and click ok Select the type of image you want to export Determine whether to store the images in a new folder and enter a folder name Click Export All Browse For Folder ud Ed Export Multiple Images Select the location where you would like the Folder of images to be stored Save as Type JPEG Images wt Desktop B My Documents lo My Computer Folder Make New Folder tor Images HA fas E g Ds Es B Control Panel i Shared Documents a Recycle Bin Make New Folder Please note lt is not possible to name each of your image files The name 36 of each file will be the same as its canvas name Make sure the canvases are named appropriately before exporting Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams TRANSFER TO DOCUMENT Transferring Another way to export diagrams is to transfer them to a document This action will create an image file and automatically insert it into a document You can also insert the client details along with the image To transfer diagrams to a document perform the following steps Select the Transfer to Document option from the File menu Decide on the client information t
30. m Tools Rail Tool Shower Tool Toilet Tool Door Tool Bath Tool and Vanity Tool Additional Tools Shower Items Tool Wall Items Tool Hovering over the tool button will display the name and Shortcut Key for that Drawing Tool Objects are drawn by clicking and dragging on the canvas Chapter 2 Drawing 5 Drawing Tool Categories Drawing Tools can also be categorised as Line Based Rectangle Based or Text Based Category Drawing Tools Line Based Objects Line Tool Curve Tool Arrow Tool Dimension Tool Measure Tool and Rail Tool Rectangle Based Square Tool Oval Tool Shower Tool Toilet Tool Door Objects Tool Bath Tool Vanity Tool Shower Fittings Tool and Wall Fittings Tool Text Based Objects Text Tool and auto text from Arrow and Dimension Tools shift Key Effect Press SHIFT while drawing a Line Based item to draw either vertical horizontal or at a 45 angle Press SHIFT while drawing a Rectangle Based item to draw a perfect square for Shape Tools or to correct proportions Bathroom Tools 6 Chapter 2 Drawing DRAWING PARAMETERS Project Parameters There are a number of project parameters that activate project commands They are visible all the time These parameters are De d S Ge Parameter Description New Creates a new OT Draw project Open Opens an existing OT Draw project Save saves the OT Draw project in current location Print Opens print dialog box to print current di
31. mparable 62 Chapter 7 Modules OT Draw Support TRIAL AND REGISTER OT DRAW Perform the following steps to install purchase and register OT Draw on your computer 1 Install Trial Version You are entitled to install a trial version of OT Draw either by downloading or installing it from a CD The trial period lasts for 14 days after installation If downloading this trial version from the OT Draw website www otdraw com you will be asked to also download and install the Microsoft Net Framework 3 5 software if required This software enables many features in the OT Draw program The CD installation will automatically check and install this software from the disc When purchasing OT Draw you must install the trial version and then unlock the trial by registering your product with the Product Key 2 Purchase a licence to use OT Draw Contact our sales team at sales otdraw com or visit our website to purchase a licence A licence needs to be purchased for each computer that OT Draw will be installed on After purchasing a licence you will be given a Receipt of Purchase and a Product Key Use this Product Key to register and unlock the software Chapter 8 OT Draw Support 63 3 Register OT Draw The trial version of OT Draw is unlocked by registering the product To register OT Draw perform the following steps STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Internet connection is required to register OT Draw Op
32. nserted on a new page Select either the Multiple Documents or Combined options Therapists As Therapist names are entered in the client information form OT Draw will remember these names so you can easily use them again In Transfer Settings view and adjust what the current therapist names are Transfer Settings Template Therapists Standard Document Template Enter one therapist name per line Masimum i 8 Transter All Multiple Documents Combined Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams 39 PRINTING YOUR DIAGRAMS There is an option to print diagrams straight from OT Draw Before printing note the following Please note The Print option will automatically print the diagram based on the current Page Setup orientation ie Portrait or Landscape The Print option automatically adjusts the diagram so that it fits within the margins of the page This means the diagram will be in proportion but may not be to the scale that was set Cropping the image and selecting the appropriate page orientation will assist with fitting the diagram on the page Perform the following steps to print a diagram in OT Draw 1 Determine the appropriate page orientation and change this setting in the Page Setup option in the File menu ay Page Setup a Print Preview ga Print Ctrl P Print All Exit 2 Preview the diagram using the Print Preview option in the File menu This will display how the d
33. nu 3 Use the shortcut keys of Ctrl X Cut Ctrl C Copy and Ctrl V Paste 6 Ga i Cutting or copying an object allows it to be pasted elsewhere in the project including in different canvases and modules When the object is pasted it is placed directly over the original Move the object if it is required in a different location ARRANGING OBJECTS Arrangement Commands All the objects are layered depending on when they were drawn When a new object is added it is drawn on top of the layers Rearrange these layers to change the layout using the following commands Command Description Bring to Front Brings the object in front of all other objects send to Back Sends the object behind all other objects Bring Forward Brings the object up one layer send Backward sends the object down one layer Chapter 3 Modifying Objects 19 Rearranging Diagram Layers Access these arrangement commands by right clicking the canvas when a single object is selected Then select the required option from the context menu Bring to Frank Send to Back Bring Forward Send Backward Delete 20 Chapter 3 Modifying Objects EDITING TEXT Change the words in a text object at any time by using the Edit Text command Make sure the text object is selected then right click the canvas and select the Edit Text command This will reshow the textbox to change the text value Click outside the textbox to insert your new text or press
34. o include with the image Deselect the checkbox to left of the information type to exclude it Click Transfer select name and location for document and click Save Sle a Transfer lo Document Chent Name Joe Blogg Chent Address Bloggs Chent Phone Set SEE HH Works Diagrarn Stair Design Therapist Mame Mitch Hubbard Date 2710 2010 Please note When an image is inserted into the document it may be resized to fit on the page This means the diagram will be in proportion but may not be to the scale that was set Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams 37 Client Information The following categories are available for inclusion in the document Client Name Name of client Client Address Address of client Client Phone Contact details for client Works A description of the recommended modifications Diagram A name for the diagram The default diagram name is the canvas name Therapist Name The therapist recommending the modifications Date The date of the report The default is the current date Transfer All to Document As with exporting pictures it is possible transfer all the diagrams to documents at once To transfer multiple diagrams perform the following steps 1 Select the Transfer All to Document option in the File menu 2 Decide on the client information to include with the image 3 Use the checkboxes beside each information type to determine whether it is included wit
35. o insert Then based on your floorplan will create side views of the selected walls Opens up a form to enter values for the number and size of steps and rails to draw on the canvas Opens up a form to enter values for the type and size of ramp platforms and rails to draw on the canvas Opens up dialog box to select a picture to insert on the canvas Exporting Your Diagrams After creating diagrams in OT Draw there are 3 ways to utilise them 1 Export Picture export the diagram as an image to use in documents or reports 2 Transfer to Document automatically send the diagram to a document with client details included 3 Print Diagram print the diagram straight from OT Draw EXPORT PICTURE Exporting Export the diagram from OT Draw as an image file to use elsewhere The image will contain everything in the canvas It is good practice to crop the image before exporting so that your image is only as big as the diagram To export an image Export Sinple IAB 1 Select the Export Picture Saven My Compt option from the File menu D lew 2 Choose a filename for the image m The default filename is the name of your canvas 3 Select the type of image The options are JPEG GIF and BMP 4 Select a location to save the image file 5 Click Save a File name Stair Design v D 5 My Network Save as type JPEG Image v Chapter 6 Exporting Your Diagrams 35 Exporting Mu
36. object until the cursor becomes a 4 point arrow Then click and drag to move the object The movement away from the original point will be shown in the Dimension Box SHIFT key Press the SHIFT key while moving the object to move in a horizontal or vertical plane Resizing Objects To resize the object click and drag the markers at the end of the line based object or at the corners of the rectangle based object SHIFT Key Pressing the SHIFT key while resizing will result in the following Line based object The line retains in the same direction Rectangle based object The rectangle retains the same horizontal and vertical proportions Chapter 3 Modifying Objects 17 Rotating Objects To rotate an object click and drag on the green circle The object will rotate as the cursor is moved around the object SHIFT key Pressing the SHIFT key while rotating the object will make it Snap to 45 angles Deleting Objects While objects are selected delete them in the following ways 1 Press the Delete or Backspace keys 2 Right click the canvas to bring up the context menu and select the Delete option Bring to Front Send to Back j Bring Forward Send Backward 18 Chapter 3 Modifying Objects DUPLICATING OBJECTS Duplicate objects by using the Cut Copy and Paste commands These can be accessed in 3 ways 1 Click the Cut Copy and Paste buttons in the Parameter Bar 2 Select them in the Edit Me
37. ol Side View R Rail Tool Top and Corner View R rm _ dn 2 D or Description Draws a side rail through a series of points Press the R key to add points on the rail Press the TAB key to alternate between Rail End Options Draws a top view rail by clicking and dragging Use the Arrow keys to change the Rail direction while drawing 10 Chapter 2 Drawing Specific Parameters Rail View Rail End Options Rail View Rail Direction q KK KKK KKK K Tool Shower Tool Alt S Toilet Tool Alt T Door Tool Alt D Bath Tool Alt B Vanity Tool Alt V There are 3 Rail Views Side View Top View and Corner View Description Draws a shower recess by clicking and dragging Press the TAB key to alternate between Hob Options Draws a toilet as you click and drag Press the TAB key to alternate between Draw Start Point Press the Arrow keys to change the Toilet direction while drawing Draws a toilet by clicking and dragging Press the TAB key to alternate between Door Swing options Use Arrow keys to change the Toilet direction while drawing Draws a bath by clicking and dragging Use the Arrow keys to change the Bath Direction while drawing Draws a vanity wall basin or corner basin by clicking and dragging Use the Arrow keys to change the Vanity Direction while drawing Specific Parameters Hob Options Start Point Toilet Direction Door Swing
38. op Top Lead ln Tread i Z w Bottom Bottom Tread Lead in Chapter 7 Modules Design STEP 7 ae SR This is final step before the stair diagram will be drawn Check all the values are correct before continuing If any compulsory values are empty you ll be asked to amend this before completing the diagram Click Draw Stairs to complete the form and draw the stair diagram to the canvas 300 400 BOL Chapter 7 Modules 57 MODULE RAMP DESIGNS Click the Function button to start the Ramp Design process This will bring up a design form that will set the preferences for different features of the ramp diagram There are 6 steps to complete P Design Ramp Ramp Type STEP 1 Determine the type of ramp required in the diagram and click on the image to select it Select from the following options Type Description Single Ramp One straight ramp Double Ramp Straight Two ramp sections that continue in 1 straight line Double Ramp Corner Two ramps sections 90 or perpendicular to each other Double Ramp Parallel Two ramp sections 180 or parallel to each other lt O aaan single Ramp Double Ramp Straight Double Ramp Corner Double Ramp Parallel 58 Chapter 7 Modules STEP 2 STEP 3 Width Perspective Determine whether the diagram is to have either a left or right perspective Click on the image to select the required perspective Peed Left Perspectiv
39. plan P Insert Room Select either a Rectangular L Shape or T Shape room This STEP 2 should cover any type of bathroom shape Bathroom Design Select the shape of the room or Rectangular L Shape T Shape Room Room Room 46 Chapter 7 Modules select the direction or orientation of the room This step is only STEP 3 applicable for L Shape and T Shape designs Enter the values for the room For a rectangular shape room STEP 4 simply enter the width and length of the room For L Shape and T Shape rooms enter the width and length and then adjust the measurements of the jut out section of the room Click OK to insert the room onto the canvas 1500 1000 2000 1500 2500 Chapter 7 Modules 47 A Phase 2 Draw Bathroom Items Once the room has been inserted it s time to start drawing the different bathroom objects Select one of the following Drawing Tools to add bathroom objects to the floorplan Each tool is selected by clicking on the Toolbar button or using its corresponding shortcut Some tools have different types that you can select from Tool Rail Tool Shower Tool Alt S Toilet Tool Alt T Door Tool Alt D Bath Tool Alt B Vanity Tool Alt V Description Draw a top view rail by clicking and dragging Press the Arrow keys to change the Rail direction while drawing Draw a shower by clicking and dragging Press the TAB key to alternate
40. r support contact us at Support oidraw com or visit the support page on our website www otdraw com support aspx These links can be accessed from OT Draw by going to the help menu and selecting either the Email Support or Online Support options About OTOraw Check For Updates Online Support Email Support Manual Our website has frequently asked questions support information and tutorial videos 2011 Insighted Pty Ltd ACN 145 077 532 Chapter 8 OT Draw Support 67
41. ram The best way to use dimensions for bathroom floorplans is to use the slide feature in the Dimension Tool Use the following steps Click on the Dimension tool in the Drawing Toolbar or press D STEP 1 to select It Draw the dimension by snapping between corner points of the STEP 2 room or bathroom object Before letting go of the mouse button press D again to slide STEP 3 the dimension away from the object to create dimensions around the border of the room Phase 4 Create Side views Once the floorplan has been completed you are able to use the powerful Create Side Views function in OT Draw Simply perform the following steps Click the Function Button which has now changed to Create STEP 1 Side Views P Create Side views Create a side view by clicking the checkbox associated with that STEP 2 wall Create multiple side views by clicking multiple checkboxes 50 Chapter 7 Modules STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Click OK to create your views Additional canvas tabs will be created for your side views and will be named accordingly Click on these tabs to access and edit these side views The program will automatically create side views of the bathroom objects in the floorplan The height of these items can be altered by clicking on the item and dragging the height marker up and down Add additional objects and fittings to the side view Use the Rail Arrow and Dimension drawing tools to draw and label rail loc
42. t Choose a sub type for the template that was selected For Shower Templates choose either a Standard Shower or Cut Out Shower and whether it does or doesn t have a hob For Bath and Toilet Templates select the correct orientation of the template Cut Out with Hob Standard with Hob Cut Out Hobless Standard Hobless EE 42 Chapter 7 Modules STEP 4 STEP 5 Enter the dimensions for the template This is optional and may be left blank This will mean that no dimensions are drawn on the template Enter the width and depth of the Shower template Enter the width depth and height of the Bath template The Toilet template doesn t have this step Click OK to insert the Template onto the canvas Phase 2 Adding Rails and Fittings STEP 1 STEP 2 select the Plus Tool in the Drawing Le GE Toolbar to the right of the canvas Click on one of the template walls 1000 ee oa A Chapter 7 Modules 43 STEP 3 STEP 4 A form with a number of fittings will be displayed These fittings include Shower Bath Toilet Fixed Shower Fixed Shower Horizontal Rail Hand Shower Hand Shower Vertical Rail Peg for Hose Peg for Hose Oblique Rail Taps Taps L Shape Rail Horizontal Rail Horizontal Rail Vertical Rail Vertical Rail Click on the desired rails and fittings and click OK way A Fined Shower Hand Shower Peg for Hose S gt es J T apes Horizontal Aail
43. there is already a picture on the canvas you ll be asked if you want to clear that image before proceeding Auto Resize If the picture is larger than the canvas you ll be asked if you want to automatically resize the image This will mean the picture will fit within the canvas when scaled to 100 Rotate Image Rotate the picture clockwise by using then Select Rotate Picture 90 Tool then right clicking the picture and selecting Rotate Picture 180 either Rotate 90 180 or 270 Ul Rotate Pikture 270 Phase 2 Draw to scale on the Picture After the picture is inserted use any of the drawing tools to draw rails shapes dimensions arrows and labels on the diagram Pressing Clear Canvas will only clear these objects with the background picture remaining Pressing Clear Canvas again will remove the picture as well The Scale Factor for this diagram will have changed to a percentage since it s impossible to know the size and scale of whatever is in the picture However it is possible to set a relative scale for the picture To do this select the Measure Tool and measure something in the picture that you Know an exact measurement of eg the height of a step Enter this value in the Dimension Box and press enter The scale is now set to this ratio Please note This is not an exact scale as the picture will have varying depths which affect the true scale of that part of the picture However it will make the scale more co
44. u and textbox will appear Enter the new name for the canvas and click ok Press ESC to exit this menu Add Canvas Rename Canvas Reset Canvas Fa Delete Canvas Please note Canvas names must be unique You cannot have the same name for 2 different canvases anywhere in your project If you enter an existing name you will be asked to enter a different name Duplicating Canvases Using the Cut Copy and Paste tools will duplicate objects but it is also possible to duplicate an entire canvas Duplicating a canvas will create an exact replica of the existing canvas including all objects and scale settings This is convenient when wanting to make two or more diagrams for the same recommendation For example when drawing existing and proposed bathroom floorplans or providing different rail options for a stair diagram To duplicate a canvas you simply select the Duplicate Canvas option in the Format menu and a replica of the current canvas will be created Set Lanvas Size Reset Canvas Duplicate Canvas AutoUpdate Settings 32 Chapter 5 Formatting WORKING WITH MODULES What are Modules As well as having multiple canvases an OT Draw Project has multiple modules A module is a specific type of OT diagram In OT Draw there are 6 different modules Blank Canvases Bathroom Templates Bathroom Floorplans Stair Designs Insert Pictures J7 Ramp Designs Within each module OT Draw has cert
45. with taps or nozzle hidden When a side view of a vanity has been created it is initially drawn with cupboard doors These can also be removed by selecting the vanity and right clicking Bring to Front Send to Back Bring Forward Send Backward Delete Hide Nozzle Hide Taps Hide Doors Additional Tools Tool Description Specific Parameters Shower Fittings Draws a shower fitting by clicking Fitting Type Alt H and dragging Use the Arrow keys to Direction of Item change the Fitting direction while drawing Wall Fittings Draws a cabinet mirror or window by Fitting Type Alt W clicking and dragging There are 5 Shower Fittings Options Hand Shower Shower Peg Fixed Rose Tap and Lever Tap Use these objects to add to bathroom templates and bathroom side views There are 3 Wall Fittings Options Cabinet Mirror and Window Use these items to add to bathroom side views 12 Chapter 2 Drawing DRAWING TO SCALE Scale Factor The Scale Factor textbox displays the current drawing scale The default scale is 1 20 The Scale Factor changes to a percentage value for the Bathroom Templates and Picture Design modules as these are not drawn to scale It is possible to set the relative scale for Picture Designs as outlined below Please note The diagram is set to the right scale on the computer screen However when you export or print the image the image size needs to be 100 to remain at that scale Reading the
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