..... STREETS 7 eKIT for Architectural Desktop 2007/2009
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1Greetings .1-1 STREETS 7 eKIT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the Streets 7 eKit by ARCHIdigm.  Before you decide to purchase this product we would like to inform you about what you get and how it works so you don't end up buying something you don't want.

The first and most important aspect of this kit that you need to be clear about is that it is not a software product and it does not do anything on its own.  Basically, this kit is a library of Styles designed exclusively for Autodesk®'s Architectural Desktop 2007/2009 CAD program.

The second important aspect of this kit that we want to make clear is the philosophy behind its structure.  We created it out of pure necessity to fill a void in the default Library of Styles that come with ADT and fought with the native Object Style Properties to produce the best compromises we could come up with.  The Streets in this eKit have been created from ADT's native Wall Styles.

This eKit was not designed to be a substitute for civil engineering work or even as part of detailed construction documentation.  It was designed to give architects and designers a suite of tools to rapidly create streetscapes as contextual environments for their own designs.  At present, these streetscapes are limited to flat terrains.

2Product Features 2-1 STREETS 7 eKIT OVERVIEW
The Levels of Detail

The Streets 7 eKit comes directly from the work we do in our office and embodies our approach to implementing Architectural Desktop from concept studies to construction documentation. 

Illustrated to the right is a street intersection example showing how we used ADT's default Low, Medium and High Detail Display Representations to create a range of display options.

Low Detail
The Low Detail Display Representation will affect the Plan and Model Display Representations.  In Plan View linework has been simplified to as little as possible while conveying the basic information of streets and intersections.  In Model View this Detail Display Representation will show Objects in Colors you specify by direct assignment or by Layer; i.e., the Objects are set to "ByBlock".

Medium Detail
The Medium Detail Display Representation will affect the Plan and Model Display Representations.  In Plan View you will see most of the linework found under High Detail but without surface hatching.  In Model View Colors are determined by the Material assignment and do not use image maps.

High Detail
The High Detail Display Representation will also affect the Plan and Model Display Representations.  In Plan View all linework is displayed and surface hatching for street paint, such as striping, will display.  In Model View Objects will display Materials by their image map assignment ready for Rendering.

The Content

The entire kit was designed to work with ADT's new Tool Palettes, as illustrated to the right, and after installation you simply assemble one or more Palettes as you see fit by dragging content out of the Streets 7 eKit Catalog (from the Content Browser).

Below is a list of Object Styles that come with the Streets 7 eKit.  Wall Styles have been designed to create a variety of street layouts with and without adjacent sidewalks and curbs.  Sidewalks and Curbs have also been created using Wall Styles so you can work on sidewalk conditions independently of the street; i.e., for driveways and ramps.

Intersections have been created with Slabs.  Standard driveways have been created with Door Styles.  Regulatory signs have been created with Mass Elements attached to one common Structural Member (which can easily be changed) and do not require Image Maps.  Some Objects, like parking meters and street lights have been created from Curtain Wall Styles to allow for rapid placement of multiples.

 

Streets (Wall Styles)
streets_avenue_10ft_island
streets_avenue_10ft_island_5ft_sidewalks
streets_avenue_10ft_island_bike_lane_parking
streets_avenue_10ft_island_bike_lane_parking_ 5ft_sidewalks
streets_avenue_6_lanes_10ft_island_bike_ lane_ parking
streets_commercial_12ft_median_x_4_ lane_ 4ft_bike_8ft_parking
streets_commercial_12ft_median_x_4_ lane_4ft_bike_8ft_parking_5ft_sidewalk
streets_commercial_12ft_median_x_6_ lane_ 4ft_bike_8ft_parking
streets_curb_sidewalk_curb_gutter
streets_driveway_raised_curb
streets_driveway_raised_curb_cobblestone
streets_gutter_curb_sidewalk_curb_gutter
streets_island_curb_gutter_2_sides
streets_pavement_paint_white_12in
streets_pavement_paint_white_12in_double
streets_pavement_paint_white_4in
streets_pavement_paint_white_4in_double
streets_pavement_paint_yellow_4in_double
streets_railway_track_2
streets_road_one_lane_country
streets_road_one_lane_private
streets_road_one_lane_private_gravel
streets_road_two_lane_5ft_sidewalks
streets_road_two_lane_country
streets_road_two_lane_country_ double_stripe_passing
streets_road_two_lane_country_one_stripe
streets_road_two_lane_country_shoulder
streets_shoulder_country

Other
streets_railway_track_1 (Curtain Wall Style)
streets_railway_track_2 (Wall Style)
Streets_Utility_Pole (Curtain Wall Style)

Sidewalks and Curbs (Wall Styles)
streets_sidewalk
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_left
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_Left_blue_curb
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_Left_red_curb
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_Left_white_curb
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_Left_yellow_curb
streets_sidewalk_curb_gutter_Right
streets_sidewalk_curb_planter_curb_gutter
streets_sidewalk_curb_sidewalk_curb_gutter

Driveways and Ramps (Door Styles)
Streets Sidewalks Accessible Ramp D
Streets Sidewalks Accessible Ramp E (ADA)
Streets Sidewalks Driveway 2
Streets Sidewalks Driveway 2 - 72
streets_sidewalks_driveway_10.5ft_deep
streets_sidewalks_driveway_5ft_deep

Driveways and Ramps (MvBlocks)
C_SIDEWALK_ADA_RAMP_CORNER_10FT_RADIUS

Electrical Devices (MvBlocks)
C_ELEC_PED_SIGNAL_18IN
C_ELEC_PED_SIGNAL_18IN_SUPPORT
C_ELEC_TRAFFIC_SIGNAL_12IN
C_ELEC_TRAFFIC_SIGNAL_12IN_LEFT_TURN

Pavement Markings (MvBlocks)
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_ACCESSIBILITY_WHITE
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_ACCESSIBILITY_WHITE_BLUE
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_ARROW_LEFT
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_ARROW_STRAIGHT
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_ARROW_STRAIGHT_LEFT
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_BICYCLE
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_BIKE_LANE
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_SCHOOL
C_PAVEMENT_MARKINGS_STOP

Pavement Markings (Wall Styles)
streets_pavement_paint_white_12in
streets_pavement_paint_white_12in_double
streets_pavement_paint_white_4in
streets_pavement_paint_white_4in_double
streets_pavement_paint_yellow_4in_double

Regulatory Signs (MvBlocks)
C_STREET_SIGN_R1-1_STOP
C_STREET_SIGN_R2-1_SPEED_LIMIT_30
C_STREET_SIGN_R2-1_SPEED_LIMIT_35
C_STREET_SIGN_R2-1_SPEED_LIMIT_40
C_STREET_SIGN_R2-1_SPEED_LIMIT_50
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-1_NO_RIGHT_TURN
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-2_NO_LEFT_TURN
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-4_NO_U_TURN
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-5L_LEFT_TURN_ONLY
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-5R_RIGHT_TURN_ONLY
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-6L_LEFT_TURN_STRAIGHT_ONLY
C_STREET_SIGN_R3-6R_RIGHT_TURN_STRAIGHT_ONLY
C_STREET_SIGN_R5-1_DO_NOT_ENTER
C_STREET_SIGN_R6-1L_ONE_WAY_LEFT
C_STREET_SIGN_R6-1R_ONE_WAY_RIGHT
C_STREET_SIGN_R7-5_ONE_HOUR_PARKING
C_STREET_SIGN_R7-8_RESERVED_PARKING

Traffic Signals (MvBlocks)C_STREET_SIGNAL_MAIN_2_SIG_1_SIG_2_PED
C_STREET_SIGNAL_MAIN_3_SIG_1_SIG_2_PED
C_STREET_SIGNAL_PED_CALL_BUTTON
C_STREET_SIGNAL_PED_SINGLE
C_STREET_SIGNAL_SINGLE

Parking Lot Stalls (Curtain Wall Styles)
Parking Stalls
Parking Stalls - No Front Stripe
Parking Stalls - Standard - Front
Parking Stalls 30 Degrees
Parking Stalls 30 Degrees Type A
Parking Stalls ADA Car
Parking Stalls ADA Van

Parking Lot Tags and Schedules
Parking Stall Count (MvBlock Tag)
Parking Stall Number (MvBlock Tag)
Parking Lot Stall Totals (Schedule)
Parking Lot Stall Totals ADA (Schedule)

Parking Lot Paving and Islands
Streets_Grade_Asphalt (Mass Element Style)
Streets_Parking_Lot (Slab Style with Curb Edges)
Streets_Parking_Island_Curb_Gutter (Slab Style)
Streets_Parking_Island_Curb_Gutter_Grass (Slab Style)

Planting - 3D Trees (MvBlocks)
Streets_Planting_Tree_Conifer_1
Streets_Planting_Tree_Conifer_2
Streets_Planting_Tree_Conifer_3
Streets_Planting_Tree_Deciduous_1_Cherry
Streets_Planting_Tree_Deciduous_2_Willow
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_1_Generic
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_2_Oak
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_3_Palm
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_4_Generic
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_5_Generic
Streets_Planting_Tree_Evergreen_6_Generic

Planting - Grates (MvBlocks)
Streets_Planting_Grate_36in_Dia
Streets_Planting_Grate_36in_Square
Streets_Planting_Grate_48in_Dia
Streets_Planting_Grate_48in_Square
Streets_Planting_Grate_60in_Square
Streets_Planting_Opening_60in_Dia
Streets_Planting_Opening_60in_Square

Planting - Planters (MvBlocks)
Streets_Planting_Planter_Box_24sq_28ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Round_24in_Dia_17ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Round_30in_Dia_17ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Round_48in_Dia_18ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Round_72in_Dia_30ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Seat_73sq_24ht
Streets_Planting_Planter_Vase_36in_Dia

3Purchase 3-1 STREETS 7 eKIT OVERVIEW
Buy Codes, Access the OSMOSIS website and Download

Access

The Streets 7 eKit includes a year of Access to the OSMOSIS website.  Your purchase will provide you with a User Name and Password to the OSMOSIS website where you will be able to download this kit, the User eGuide and check for updates.
BUY Purchase the latest Streets eKit to acquire this version as well.  Newest version includes all older versions.
FYI We also offer eKit Bundles - see www.archidigm.com/classroom for a full listing of our guides and kits.

When you make your purchase, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within minutes ( if purchase is made on-line but longer if by phone, fax or mail ) that will contain your User Name and Password.  Because this e-mail is automatically generated, some e-mail Spam Filters may block it - if this occurs, use the contact e-mail address below to request it.

Go to www.archidigm.com/classroom/osmosis or look for the OSMOSIS icon on the ARCHIdigm.com website to enter our subscription center.  There you will be able to download the Streets 7 eKit Installation file, User Guide and check for Updates.

Contact:
kits@archidigm.com

CAD and IT Managers:
Some offices have highly customized template files with unique Display Representations, Sets and Configurations that may not work with our kit.  We designed this kit for optimum performance using the default template files that come with ADT but all that means is that we utilized the High, Medium, Low and Presentation Display Configurations.  Since the Presentation Display Representation is not a Standard Display Representation it will be introduced automatically as will some of the Material Definition Style Display Representation Overrides that we had to use in order to produce Cabinet-like linework.

The Object Style files are devoid of undesirable Layers, Colors and Plot Styles.

Installation Issues
Due to how the Tool Palette uses hard-coded paths this kit has been designed for a local installation "C:\Program Files\ARCHIdigm\Streets 2007 Kit". If this location will not work in your environment, you can use the Content Browser "Move" tool to relocate all content and set new path statements for Tool icons ( discussed in our User Guide).

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