Version 6.

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Getting Started with 20-20

20-20 Technologies Inc.

 2002 20-20 Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Published by: 20-20 Technologies Inc. 1867 Berlier Street Laval, Quebec Canada H7L 3S4. 20-20 and all related products are trademarks of 20-20 Technologies Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by an information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from 20-20 Technologies Inc.

Table of Contents

Overview............................................................. v Section 1 ~ Installing 20-20 ................................1

Before You Start....................................................................... 1

Check Your Hard Disk Space.................................................................. 2 Set the Screen Resolution....................................................................... 4 Connect the Security Device ................................................................... 8 Check the Parallel Port Setting ............................................................... 8

Install the Program ................................................................... 9

Install for the First Time........................................................................... 9 Install Over a Previous Version 6 .......................................................... 29 Start the Installation Manually ............................................................... 36

Section 2 ~ Using the 20-20 Shortcut Bar.........39

What Is the 20-20 Shortcut Bar .............................................. 39 Use the Shortcut Bar .............................................................. 41
Access a Program or a Utility ................................................................ 41 Resize the Shortcut Bar ........................................................................ 41 Move the Shortcut Bar........................................................................... 42 Display the Shortcut Bar........................................................................ 43 Display the Shortcut Bar Icon................................................................ 45 Remove the Shortcut Bar and/or its Icon .............................................. 45 Display or Remove the Tooltips ............................................................ 47 Disable or Enable the Splash Screen.................................................... 48

Configure the Shortcut Bar..................................................... 43

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Section 3 ~ Taking a Quick Tour of 20-20 Design ................................. 51

To Work on Your Design, the Work Area ............................... 52 To Display Commands, the Menu Bar ................................... 55 To Access Frequently Used Commands, the Toolbars .......... 56 To Get Cues, the Information Box.......................................... 56 To Enter Values, the Edit Box ................................................ 58 To Quickly Add Items, the Drag & Drop List........................... 59 To Select a Floor Plan or Elevation Item, Click on It........... 61 To Modify a Floor Plan or Elevation Item, Right-Click! ........... 61 To Assign Design Settings, Right-Click Again!....................... 63 To Follow Design Rules, the Assistants Box .......................... 64 Draw the Layout ..................................................................... 66 Place Items ............................................................................ 68 Zoom on a Design.................................................................. 71 Scroll a Design ....................................................................... 71 Switch Between Views ........................................................... 72 Work with the Bill of Materials ................................................ 73
Graphic Items.........................................................................................73 Calculated items ....................................................................................75 Accessories & Extra Costs.....................................................................75

Enter Project Information........................................................ 78 Consult Help on Screen ......................................................... 79

Appendix Installing BizManager .................... 81

Run the Setup Program ......................................................... 81 Install Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime ............................... 81 Install BizManager.................................................................. 84 Choose a Disk Location ......................................................... 84 Choose the User-Defined Catalog Folder .............................. 86

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Choose the Program Group ................................................... 87 Import the 20-20 Project Database......................................... 87 Complete the Installation........................................................ 88
Start the Installation Manually ............................................................... 89

Access BizManager................................................................ 91
Through the Shortcut Bar ...................................................................... 91 Through 20-20 Design........................................................................... 92

Enter Project Information in BizManager................................ 94

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Overview
This document is divided into three sections that will help you get started on 20-20 Version 6.1: Section 1 ~ Installing 20-20 guides you in the installation of the program. Section 2 ~ Using the 20-20 Shortcut Bar describes the programs access tool and how to use it. Section 3 ~ Taking a Quick Tour of 20-20 Design describes basic notions and tasks needed to work with this program.

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Section 1 ~ Installing 20-20

This section will help you install 20-20 Version 6.1 with dialog illustrations and specific instructions. Since several Windows* versions can run 20-20, this document presents screen illustrations taken from Windows 2000. The illustrations will guide you through the installation of the 20-20 programs, Internet Explorer Version 5.5, as well as the Quick Time Player Program Version 5.0, if you are installing for the first time. The Design Assistants use Internet Explorer Version 5.5 to display the 20-20 HTML Viewer. The Quick Time Player program is used to play back movie files saved in the 20-20 Virtual Showroom.

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Before You Start

Refer to page 2 9 36 know what to do or verify before installing, run the setup program start the installation manually

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

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Check Your Hard Disk Space

We recommend that you have 128 MB of RAM and 1 GB of disk space available on the hard drive where you will install the program. If you do not have sufficient disk space you will not be able to install. To check for the disk space available, follow these steps. The procedure is the same, no matter what version of Windows you are using. 1. Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop area.

2.

Right-click on the desired hard drive and choose Properties.

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In the Properties dialog, click on the General tab. The amount of free space is displayed beside Free space.

1GB is equal to 1000MB

4. 5.

Click on Cancel to close this dialog. In the My Computer group, click on File and select Close.

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Set the Screen Resolution

The following procedure describes how you can modify your screen resolution in all current Windows versions except for Windows XP, which can be found on page 6. If your screen resolution is set at 640 x 480, you will not see all the screen components and may find it difficult to configure your screen as explained in the Design Tutorial. We suggest a screen resolution of 1024 x 768, but 800 x 600 is also acceptable.

Windows 98/2000-Me/NT 4
1. Click on Start and choose Settings.

2. 3.

Click on Control Panel. Double-click on the Display icon.

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In the Display Properties dialog, click on the Settings tab.

5.

In the Desktop/Screen area, set the scale to 1024 by 768 pixels. If your graphics card does not support this resolution, choose 800 by 600. For the Colors/Color Palette, click on the drop-down arrow and choose True Color if the capacity of your graphics and video adapters allow you to do so. Click on Apply, then OK. If you get any message after clicking Apply or OK, respond accordingly.

6.

If your graphics card and video adapter do not allow you to choose True Color, remember that the minimum acceptable color setting is 256 colors.

7. 8.

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Windows XP
1. Click on Start and choose Control Panel.

2.

Under Pick a category, click on Appearance and Themes

3.

Click on Display.

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In the Display Properties dialog, click on the Settings tab.

5.

Under Screen resolution, set the scale to 1024 by 768 pixels. If your graphics card does not support this resolution, choose 800 by 600. For the Color quality, click on the drop-down arrow and choose Highest (32 bit) if the capacity of your graphics and video adapters allow you to do so. Click on Apply, then OK. Should any question arise after clicking Apply or OK, answer accordingly.

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Note! If you do not connect the security device properly, you will not be able to use the program.

Connect the Security Device

If you have not done this already, connect your security device to the parallel printer port on the back of your computer. To do this, disconnect the parallel printer cable and connect the security device to the parallel port. When the security device is securely in place, connect the parallel printer cable to the security device. If you do not have a printer connected directly to your system, simply connect the security device in the parallel printer port, i.e. the connector with 25 holes. Warning! Never connect another security device, scanner, tape backup or zip drive to the 20-20 security device because you will damage it.

Check the Parallel Port Setting

To verify and change the parallel port configuration of your computer, refer to your computers manual, your computer manufacturer or your technician.

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Install the Program

The following sub-sections provide instructions on how to install Version 6.1 either for the first time or over a previous Version 6 (see page 29).

Install for the First Time

Run the Setup Program
1. 2. 3. Make sure all programs and applications are closed, including icons in the System Tray (next to the clock on the Taskbar). Insert the 20-20 Version 6.1 CD in the corresponding drive. The auto run of 20-20 Version 6.1 will start the installation. If you do not get the introduction screen displayed on the next page, go to Start the Installation Manually on page 36. In the introduction screen, click on the Install option located in the top left portion of the screen.

4.

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Click on the 20-20 option located in the right portion of the screen.

6.

A Question dialog may appear asking you to update files required for 20-20 Version 6.1; click on the Yes button. If this dialog does not appear, go on to the Install Internet Explorer 5 section found on page 11. If an Install dialog follows asking you to restart your computer. Click on OK.

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Install Internet Explorer 5.5

The installation wizard of the 20-20 Setup program will search for components related to Internet Explorer. This is the engine that 20-20 Design uses to display the Design Assistants. If you are using an Internet Explorer Version prior to Version 5.5, this installation will automatically upgrade it for you. If you do not have Internet Explorer on your PC, the program will install it for you. If you already have Internet Explorer Version 5.5 installed on your system, go to the section Enter Registration Information found on page 13. This will in no way affect your Internet provider. 1. A Question dialog appears. Click on the Yes button.

Note: If you choose not to accept the agreement, you will not be able to install 20-20.

2.

In the Welcome dialog, once you have read the contents of the agreement, click in the circle beside I accept the agreement. Then click on Next.

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3.

At the Windows Update dialog, click on Next.

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4.

Click Finish to restart your computer.

Important! Do not remove the 20-20 Version 6.1 CD from the corresponding drive.

Enter Registration Information

If you do not have Windows 2000 or XP, the Setup program initiates the installation wizard, and then installs the Microsoft Data Access Components. 1. In the Welcome dialog of the 20-20 Setup program, click on the Next button.

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2.

In the User Information dialog specify your Registration Information. Type in: Your Name Your Company Name Your Customer/Device ID number (usually indicated on your security device).

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3. 4.

Click on the Next button. A registration Confirmation dialog appears. If the information is correct, click on Yes to confirm.

Register 20-20 Design on the Internet

1. When the Register Product message appears, click Yes if you want to register your program and enter your coordinates on the 20-20 Technologies website. This allows us to notify you when new products, events, etc. are available.

If you click No, the following dialog appears for you to register later. Note the URL address and refer to the section Choose a Disk Location on page 18 to continue the installation.

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2.

When the following warning message appears, click OK.

3.

In the 20-20 Technologies page, select and enter the required information in the corresponding fields, then click the Submit button.

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4.

When the following message appears, click close.

5.

Depending on the Internet browser you use, a message may appear stating that the Web page you are viewing is trying to close the window. If this message appears, click Yes to continue the installation.

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Choose a Disk Location

This next step consists of assigning a destination path (disk location) for installing Version 6.1.

If the suggested drive and directory are ok, click on the Next button; otherwise, click on the Browse button and choose another destination path.

Choose Generic Catalogs

In the Setup Type dialog, you can choose Complete to install all the Sample_F, Sample_E and Sample_M generic catalogs (sample catalogs provided with 20-20) and their Catalog Browser images. If you choose the Complete installation type, click Next, then go to the sub-section Select a Measurement System on page 20. Or Choose Custom to install the Style_M and Style_E generic catalogs.

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You can also deselect the generic catalogs and Catalog Browser images you do not want to install and click on Next.

Select Components
1. Click on a catalog name to view its description in the Description section. Read the description carefully since generic catalogs can take up a considerable amount of space. Remove the check mark beside the catalog(s) you do not want to install. Remove the check mark beside the <Catalog_name Images> if you do not want to install images used by the corresponding catalog.

2. 3.

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Click on Next.

Select a Measurement System

In the Select measurement system dialog, select the default measurement system you will be using in 20-20 and click Next.

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Choose the Program Group

1. You must select the Program Folder for Version 6.1. We recommend keeping the default name of 20-20 Version 6.1. Click on the Next button to continue.

2.

Before the program files are copied to the hard drive, the Start Copying Files dialog appears. If the information listed under Current Settings is accurate, click on the Next button to start copying files. The time it takes to copy files and to update your system configuration depends on the speed of your computer.

Install Quick Time 5

The installation wizard of the 20-20 Setup program will search for components related to Quick Time Version 5.0.2. The Quick Time program makes it possible for you to run movie files that you create in the 20-20 Design program. If you are using a Quick Time version prior to Version 5.0.2, this

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installation will automatically upgrade it for you. If you do not have Quick Time on your PC, the program will install it. If you already have Quick Time Version 5.0.2 installed on your system, go to the Complete the Installation section found on page 27. 1. When the 20-20 Version 6.1 files are copied, the Quick Time Player program installation begins. When the Quick Time 5 Setup dialog appears, click on the Next button.

2.

In the Welcome dialog, click on the Next button.

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3.

The Software License Agreement dialog appears. Once you have read the contents of the agreement, click on the Agree button.

4.

In the Choose Destination Location dialog, keep the current Destination Directory and click on the Next button to continue.

5.

In the Select Program Folder dialog, you must choose a name for the program group. Keep Quick Time as the default and click on Next.

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6.

When the Quick Time Plugin Options appear, leave the check mark for Microsoft Internet Explorer and click on the Next button.

7.

When the Setup dialog appears, please wait while the installation copies files and updates the registry.

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Setup Quick Time

1. When the Quick Time Settings Introduction dialog appears, click on the Next button.

2.

In the Quick Time Settings Browser Plug-in dialog, click on the Next button.

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In the Quick Time Settings File Type Associations dialog, add a check mark beside all the options, then click on the Finish button.

4.

In the Finished dialog, you can choose to view the README file and launch Quick Time Player. Add check marks if you want to view or launch these components, then click the Close button to

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complete the Quick Time installation.

Complete the Installation

The following dialog appears stating that you are now at your final step of the 20-20 Version 6.1 installation.

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Open 20-20 Design Version 6.1 opens the Design program directly. Launch 20-20 Shortcut Bar displays the series of icons shown below to give you quick access to the 20-20 programs and utilities (see Section 2 for details).

Add a check mark to the desired option(s), and then click on Finish to complete the installation. When you return to this dialog

click on exit in the lower right corner.

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Install Over a Previous Version 6

Rename the Sample and Room Catalogs
If you modified any of the Sample or Room catalogs and used them to create designs in a previous Version 6, you must rename these catalogs before you install the update. This way, you can install the newest version of the Sample and Room catalogs. You should never price designs with the Sample catalogs unless you rename them first. This avoids problems when upgrading to new versions of 20-20. To rename the Sample and Room catalogs, refer to the document entitled Using the 20-20 Catalog Tools. You should rename these catalogs as follows: Sample_E to Sameold Sample_F to Samfold Room_App to Roomaold Room_Fur to Roomfold Room_Plu to Roompluold Room_top to Roomtold

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Run the Setup Program

1. 2. 3. Make sure all programs and applications are closed, including icons in the System Tray (next to the clock on the Taskbar). Insert the 20-20 Version 6.1 CD in the corresponding drive. The auto run of 20-20 Version 6.1 will start the installation. If you do not get the following introduction screen, go to Start the Installation Manually on page 36. In the introduction screen, click on the Install option located in the top left portion of the screen.

4.

5.

Click on the 20-20 option located in the right portion of the screen.

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Enter Registration Information

If you do not have Windows 2000 or XP, the Setup program initiates the installation wizard, and then installs the Microsoft Data Access Components. 1. In the Welcome dialog of the 20-20 Setup program, click on the Next button.

2.

In the User Information dialog specify your Registration Information. Type in: Your Name Your Company Name Your Customer/Device ID number (usually indicated on your security device).

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3. 4.

Click on the Next button. A registration Confirmation dialog appears. If the information is correct, click on Yes to confirm.

Register 20-20 Design on the Internet

1. When the Register Product message appears, click Yes if you want to register your program and enter your coordinates on the 20-20 Technologies website. This allows us to notify you when new products, events, etc. are available.

If you click No, the following dialog appears for you to register later. Note the URL address and go page 35 to continue the installation.

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2.

When the following warning message appears, click OK.

3.

In the 20-20 Technologies page, select and enter the required information in the corresponding fields, then click the Submit button.

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4.

When the following message appears, click close.

5.

Depending on the Internet browser you use, a message may appear stating that the Web page you are viewing is trying to close the window. If this message appears, click Yes to continue the installation.

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Overwrite Your Previous Version 6

The Setup program now asks you if you want to overwrite your previous Version 6.

Click Yes, otherwise you will exit the installation. The Setup program reads any folder name where your previous version is installed and installs Version 6.1 in that folder. For example, whether you had chosen to keep the default 2020V60 folder or another name such as My2020, Version 6.1 is copied in that folder. Therefore, none of your data is overwritten. To complete the installation of Version 6.1, go to page 18. You may not have to install QuickTime 5 if it is already installed on your computer. You may need to restart your computer to complete the installation.

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Start the Installation Manually

If your system does not have an auto run feature, you can launch the 20-20 installation as follows: 1. 2. 3. Make sure all programs and applications are closed, including icons in the System Tray (next to the clock on the Taskbar). Insert the 20-20 Version 6.1 CD in the corresponding drive. In the Windows menu bar, click on Start, and then select Run.

4.

In the Run dialog, type in the letter corresponding to your CD-ROM drive followed by :\setup.exe and click on the OK button.

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To continue the installation, refer to the section Run the Setup Program on page 9.

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Section 2 ~ Using the 20-20 Shortcut Bar

This section covers the commands available from the Shortcut Bar and the Shortcut Bar icons. To know what the 20-20 Shortcut Bar is learn how to use the Shortcut Bar learn how to configure the Shortcut Bar enable or disable the Splash Screen Refer to page 39 41 43 48

What Is the 20-20 Shortcut Bar

The 20-20 Shortcut Bar is composed of a series of icons. These icons give you access to the 20-20 programs and utilities. See the figure on top of the next page.

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When you install 20-20 Version 6.1, the Setup program automatically adds the Shortcut Bar to the Windows Startup menu. If you want to remove the Shortcut Bar from your Windows Startup menu, refer to your Windows manual.

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Use the Shortcut Bar

Access a Program or a Utility
To access a 20-20 program or utility, click once on the corresponding icon. Icons available are as follows:

20-20 Design 20-20 Project or BizManager 20-20 Catalog Tools Online Help for 20-20 Design Support on the Web (if you are connected on the Internet) Design Planner (if you are connected on the Internet) Online Kitchen & Bath Studio (if you are connected on the Internet)

User Password (to change your password when security is defined) Security Manager

Resize the Shortcut Bar

1. 2. To resize the Shortcut Bar, place the pointer on one of its corners. As the cursor becomes a double arrow, click and hold the left mouse button as you change the size of the Shortcut Bar.

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Release the mouse button to confirm the new size.

Move the Shortcut Bar

1. To move the Shortcut Bar, place the pointer on the Shortcut Bar Title.

2. 3.

Click and hold the left mouse button as you move the Shortcut Bar to the desired location. Release the mouse button to confirm the new position.

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Configure the Shortcut Bar

Display the Shortcut Bar
There are three different ways to display the Shortcut Bar when it is concealed: 1. Double-click on the Shortcut Bar icon of your Desktop). 2. Right-click on the Shortcut Bar icon select Open. in the System Tray and in the System Tray

(normally found in the lower right corner

3.

If the Shortcut Bar icon is not on your System Tray, click on Start, Programs, 20-20 Version 6.1 and choose Shortcut Bar.

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If you installed BizManager, the program group will appear as follows:

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Display the Shortcut Bar Icon

If you see the Shortcut Bar on your desktop but you do not see the Shortcut Bar icon on the System Tray, follow these steps: 1. Right-click within the light gray area of the Shortcut Bar.

2. 3.

Select Properties. In the pop-up menu, click on Icon in System Tray to add a check mark and display the icon within the System Tray.

Remove the Shortcut Bar and/or its Icon

By default, the 20-20 Installation program adds the Shortcut Bar to the Windows Startup menu. This means that every time you start Windows, you will see the Shortcut Bar on the Desktop.

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To remove the Shortcut Bar from your Windows Startup menu, refer to your Windows manual.

To Remove Both
Right-click on the Shortcut Bar icon and choose Remove.

To Remove the Shortcut Bar Icon

1. 2. Right-click on the Shortcut Bar icon Choose Properties. in the System Tray.

3.

In the pop-up menu, click on the Icon in System Tray to remove the check mark and hide the Shortcut Bar icon.

To Remove the Shortcut Bar

Click on the Close icon Bar. in the top right hand corner of the Shortcut

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If you want to display the Shortcut Bar and/or its icon again, refer to Display the Shortcut Bar on page 43 and Display the Shortcut Bar Icon on page 45.

Display or Remove the Tooltips

When you leave the cursor over an icon in the Shortcut Bar, a tooltip appears with the name of the icon. This feature can be activated or deactivated.

1.

in the System Tray, or Right-click on the Shortcut Bar icon right-click on the light gray area of the Shortcut Bar.

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Select Properties.

3.

To no longer see the tooltips, click on Show Tooltips to remove the check mark; to see them, make sure a check mark appears for this option.

Disable or Enable the Splash Screen

When you start Windows, you always see the 20-20 Technologies logo on the Desktop before the Shortcut Bar appears. You can activate or deactivate this Splash Screen.

1.

in the System Tray, or Right-click on the Shortcut Bar icon right-click on the light gray area of the Shortcut Bar.

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Choose Properties.

3.

To no longer see the Splash Screen when you start Windows, click on Show Splash Screen to remove the check mark. To see it, make sure a check mark appears for this option.

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Section 3 ~ Taking a Quick Tour of 20-20 Design

This section covers basic notions and tasks required for working with 20-20 Design. To learn how to use the different work areas, access commands, quickly add items, modify an item, assign design settings, follow design rules and use the Assistants Box, draw a layout, place items, switch between views, work with the Bill of Materials, enter project information, consult on-line help, Refer to page 52 55 59 61 63 64 66 68 72 73 78 79

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To Work on Your Design, the Work Area

There are three different ways of viewing the items on the Work area: Floor Plan Elevation Bill of Materials. The Floor Plan area is the first one you see and use; this is where you draw the wall structure.

Afterwards, you can decide which walls you want to see on the Elevation area.

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TO WORK ON YOUR DESIGN, THE WORK AREA

Elevation area

Floor Plan area

You can also display the Bill of Materials at any time; the Bill of Materials lists all the items placed on the layout with their prices and a total.

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You can show these three areas all at once. When you make a change such as deleting a cabinet on the Elevation area, this action is reflected in all three areas simultaneously.

A few elements complete the Work area, as identified on the following figure:

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TO WORK ON YOUR DESIGN, THE WORK AREA

You will see how to use and add all these screen components during the Design Tutorial sessions.

To Display Commands, the Menu Bar

On top of the Work area, you see menu names (from File through Help). They list the main tasks for the active Work area (either Floor Plan/Elevation or Bill of Materials).

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To Access Frequently Used Commands, the Toolbars

A toolbar is a set of icons representing an action or a command. These commands are also available through the menus, but clicking on an icon is a quicker way of performing tasks.

Leave the mouse over an icon for a few seconds to know its use.

To Get Cues, the Information Box

The Information box has several purposes: When you are creating or editing a design, it lets you know what you should do next.

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TO ACCESS FREQUENTLY USED COMMANDS, THE TOOLBARS

When you move the cursor over an item for a few seconds, it gives basic information.

When you click on an item to highlight it in the Drag & Drop list, it shows a preview of the selected item.

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To Enter Values, the Edit Box

Instead of using the mouse to specify values such as the wall length or the cabinet position, you can get more precision by using the keyboard and the Edit box.

You can display values in feet/inches (1' 2"), inches only (14"), or millimeters (55mm), depending on the selection under the Units tab of the Display Settings. Furthermore, when you enter a measurement in inches only, there is no need to enter the inch symbol ("). For instance, if you type in 5.5 and press TAB, you will see 5 1/2". When typing in fractions, you can use either format: 57.5 (using a decimal point) or 57 (leaving a space before the fraction). A few keys to remember when using the Edit box:
TAB

to move to the next field

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TO ENTER VALUES, THE EDIT BOX

SHIFT+TAB ENTER ESC

to move to the previous field

to accept the values entered

to cancel the values entered and the command selected.

To Quickly Add Items, the Drag & Drop List

With the Drag & Drop list, the content of a catalog is at your fingertips!

Use this area to select a catalog. This area shows the history of selections.

Use this area to select categories and items.

When you find the item (in bold) you need, click on it and simply drag and drop it onto the Work area (Floor Plan/Elevation or on the NonPlan Items section of the BOM). Use the scroll bar, the arrow keys, or the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll through sub-lists.

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You can add several Drag & Drop lists and customize each one: one may show cabinets, another bathroom accessories, and so on. You can even type in codes, using the Quick Search area, to list items beginning with the same code. The more characters you add to your search, the narrower the list becomes. Once you see the item you want, you can click on it to display its location in the catalog, in the history of selection area.

Quick Search area

As explained earlier, the Drag & Drop list is also linked to the Information box where you can see a picture of the highlighted item.

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TO QUICKLY ADD ITEMS, THE DRAG & DROP LIST

To Select a Floor Plan or Elevation Item, Click on It

When you left-click on an item, handles (squares) and a dotted outline appear around it.

To deselect an item, click on another item or on an empty space. You can also use the CTRL key to select a group of items.

To Modify a Floor Plan or Elevation Item, Right-Click!

When you right-click on an item, handles and a dotted outline appear and a pop-up menu lists the commands you can use with this item. If several items overlap, click on the label of the item you want to edit, then select a command.

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You can left-click and right-click on any type of item: cabinet, countertop, wall, dimension, etc.

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TO MODIFY A FLOOR PLAN OR ELEVATION ITEM, RIGHT-CLICK!

To Assign Design Settings, Right-Click Again!

As you now know, to edit an item, simply right-click on it. To access commands related to the entire design, right-click: away from any wall/construction line outside the walls/construction lines Floor Plan area Elevation area

For instance, you might not want to see all the dimensions on the floor plan view or you might want to identify appliances on an elevation view by assigning them a specific color. To do this and much more, you need to configure the display settings for each view used.

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To Follow Design Rules, the Assistants Box

You can follow the NKBA guidelines when designing. Three assistants are there to help you: two when placing items on the layout and another when the design is completed.

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TO FOLLOW DESIGN RULES, THE ASSISTANTS BOX

A 20-20 Design Assistant informs you of conflicts encountered and gives you explanations on NKBA guidelines or any other guidelines if available in your version of 20-20.

When you correct a problem, a Design Assistant informs you that there is no longer a conflict.

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Draw the Layout

When you draw a layout, remember that: you should draw wall/construction lines in a clockwise sequence so items are placed inside the room. the start position on the floor plan indicates an invisible quadrant: this determines the direction of the first wall/construction line. The advantage is that you do not need to change the angle.

construction lines are invisible walls often used to create structures such as islands. you can place items on one or both sides of a wall/construction line. one-sided wall/construction line: you can place items only on one side such as on an exterior wall containing an Inside placement zone.

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two-sided wall/construction line: you can place items on both sides such as on an island containing both an Inside and an Outside placement zone. wall/construction lines have a display placement zone: items placed are attached as Wall-mounted items or Floor-mounted items.

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Place Items
A. To attach an item to a wall/construction line, click: inside the placement zone Floor Plan area

at the base height of the item

Elevation area

When you want to place a freestanding item, i.e. not attached to a wall/construction line, click on the floor area (floor plan). An item also becomes freestanding when it is no longer inside the placement zone. For instance, if you drag a cabinet beyond the wall, it becomes a freestanding item.

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B. To attach an item to a corner, on the Floor Plan area, click on the diagonal dotted line joining the two walls/construction lines.

C. Before setting the position of an item, you can right-click: to pull it in or out Floor Plan area Elevation area

to move it up or down to rotate it

Floor Plan area when the item is freestanding.

You can also place an item diagonally on a wall/construction line. To do this, move the item on the floor area, rotate it, and then place it on the wall/construction line where you want it to become attached.

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Zoom on a Design
You can use the following commands to zoom on the Floor Plan and Elevation areas:

Scroll a Design
When the current scale does not show the entire design, use the scroll bars to move around.

Horizontal scrolls are under the Floor Plan and Elevation areas; vertical scrolls are located on the right side.

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Switch Between Views

To the left of the horizontal scroll bar, you have the Display Tab area. With the split bar, you can resize to see more or less of this area.

Use the Tab scroll buttons when some of the display tabs are concealed by the horizontal scroll bar.

Use the Fp and El tabs to display the floor plan or elevation view with the display settings configured. and Go to Last buttons to display the first Use the Go to First or last floor plan or elevation tab when the horizontal scroll bar conceals some of the display tabs.

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Work with the Bill of Materials

The Bill of Materials (BOM) has four tabs: Graphic Items Calculated Items Accessories & Extra Costs Notes

Graphic Items
Consists of two sections: Plan Items Non-Plan Items

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You can see items added on the Floor Plan or Elevation area under Plan Items. When you add items directly to the BOM, they are listed under Non-Plan Items. You can drag non-plan items on the layout if necessary. You can also cut items from the layout and paste them under Non-Plan items. To get a quick idea of the design total, look in the lower right corner of the BOM, and remember that this is the total price of all items without taxes and extra charges. The Calculated Items section of the BOM shows the quantity calculated by the program for each predefined item (for example the amount of slabs required) and the total price associated with this quantity. Use the Window menu to switch between the BOM and the Floor Plan/Elevation areas.

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Calculated items
Items that are sold in bulk or items sold by slabs (such as countertops and moldings) are calculated in the Calculated Items section of the BOM. The Plan Items section lists these items; the Calculated Items section lists the quantities required and their corresponding prices.

Accessories & Extra Costs

To add items such as extra shelves and demolition costs and more, use Design, Accessories & Extra Costs, or the corresponding icon Heres an example on how to add extra shelves with the SAMPLE_F catalog: .

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1.

The BOM appears along with the Accessories & Extra Costs dialog.

2. 3. 4.

Use the drop-down arrow to choose the SAMPLE_F catalog. Double-click on Accessories, then on Shelves. Highlight Shelves and click on OK.

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Highlight the 12D-SH > 12"D Shelf, then click on Place.

6.

Use the up arrow button to set the quantity to three, then click on OK to confirm and return to the previous dialog.

7.

Once you have made all your selections, click on the Close button of the Accessories & Extra Costs dialog.

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If you know the User Code of the item you want to add as an accessory or extra cost, type the information in the appropriate fields.

8.

In the Accessories tab, you can see the items that you have entered.

Enter Project Information

Note! If you purchased BizManager, go to page 94 for details on entering project information in BizManager. Use the Project module to regroup several design proposals in one sale project. Entering customer and design information allows you to produce reports and follow the progress of a sale.

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You can either define the project information, then create your design or you can create your design, then define the project information. During the first session of the Design Tutorial, you will create a project before drawing the basic layout and, consequently, you will enter all information required to produce a Quote report.

Consult Help on Screen

To get help on the current task, click on Help, Contents & Index and consult the help screens.

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1. 2. 1.

Appendix Installing BizManager

If you purchased the BizManager program to replace the 20-20 Project module, follow this procedure to install the program. You should have an additional 100 MB of hard disk space available after installing 20-20 Version 6.1.

Run the Setup Program

Make sure all programs and applications are closed, including icons in the System Tray (next to the clock on the Taskbar). Insert the 20-20 BizManager CD in the corresponding drive. The auto run of 20-20 BizManager will start the installation. If you do not get the Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime Ready to Install or the Welcome dialog, go to Start the Installation Manually on page 89.

Install Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime

If Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime is not installed on your system the following dialog appears. Click Install Now to begin its installation. If the Welcome dialog appears instead, go to page 84 to continue.

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If any of these two messages appear, click Yes or OK.

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When the Setup Complete dialog appears, click Finish to restart your computer.

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Install BizManager
When the Welcome dialog appears, click Next.

Choose a Disk Location

By default the program's path is C:\2020bm. If the suggested drive and folder are ok, click Next; otherwise, click on the Browse button and choose another destination path, then click Next. For a network installation, specify the network path where the program will be installed, then click Next.

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Choose the User-Defined Catalog Folder

By default the path for user-defined catalogs (catalogs you can create in BizManager) is C:\2020bm\Products. If the suggested drive and folder are ok, click Next; otherwise, click on the Browse button and choose another destination path, then click Next. For a network installation, specify the network path where archives will be shared, then click Next.

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Choose the Program Group

You must select the Program Folder for BizManager. We recommend keeping the default name of BizManager or choosing 20-20 Version 6.1. Click on the Next button to begin the installation.

Import the 20-20 Project Database

1. When the following message appears, click Yes to transfer your 20-20 Project database projects into the BizManager database; otherwise, click No and go to page 88 to complete the installation.

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2.

When the following confirmation appears, click OK.

Complete the Installation

Two types of Setup Complete dialogs can appear after installing BizManager. If the following dialog appears, make sure a dot appears beside Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish to restart your computer.

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If the following Setup Complete dialog appears, add a check mark beside Launch 20-20 Shortcut Bar if you want to display the series of icons to give you quick access to the 20-20 programs and utilities (see Section 2 for details), then click Finish to complete the installation

Start the Installation Manually

If your system does not have an auto run feature, you can launch the BizManager installation as follows: 1. 2. Make sure all programs and applications are closed, including icons in the System Tray (next to the clock on the Taskbar). Insert the 20-20 BizManager CD in the corresponding drive.

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3.

In the Windows menu bar, click on Start, and then select Run.

4.

In the Run dialog, type in the letter corresponding to your CD-ROM drive followed by :\setup.exe and click on the OK button.

5.

To continue the installation, refer to the section Install Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime on page 81.

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Access BizManager
Through the Shortcut Bar
To access BizManager, from the Shortcut Bar, click once on the BizManager icon.

The program appears as follows:

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Refer to the topic entitled Manage Users in the BizManager Online Help for more information on how to add users and passwords.

Log In
The use of a login allows you to protect your files and keep the preferences you choose. When you access the BizManager for the first time after installing it, New is available in the Login name field. Click OK to access the BizManager Main Window shown below.

Through 20-20 Design

In 20-20 Design you can: Click the corresponding icon and login to access the Details window, which displays the items within your design.

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Or and login to access the BizManager Click the corresponding icon Main Window, where you manage your clients and projects.

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Enter Project Information in BizManager

If you purchased BizManager, use this module to regroup several design proposals in one sales project. Entering customer and design information allows you to produce reports and follow the progress of a sale.

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You can either define the client and project information, then create your design or you can create your design, then define the client and project information. During the first session of the Design Tutorial, you will create a client and project before drawing the basic layout, consequently, you will enter all the information required to produce a Quote report, an invoice and an order.

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