************************************************* Welcome to the Aubin Academy Mastering Series: Revit Architecture 2013 and Beyond Dataset Files Package ************************************************* The Dataset comes in two WinZip Self-extracting Archives. MasterRAC2013_I.exe -- contains all of the Imperial Units datasets. MasterRAC2013_M.exe -- contains all of the Metric Units datasets. Installation requires approximately 550 MB of disk space (plus or minus). If you plan to install both the Imperial and the Metric dataset, you will need nearly twice this amount (some files are shared in both archives). Windows 7, Vista and XP Security ************************************************* If you get a security warning from Windows when executing the WinZip EXE file, please click the "Yes" or "Allow" button to extract the files. Choose your Unit Preference ************************************************* You only need to install one of the datasets. Choose the one corresponding to your preferred Units. If you wish to perform the exercises in both Imperial and Metric, you can install both datasets. To do so, first install one dataset, then the other. They will both install into the same folder location on your Hard Drive. If you are prompted to overwrite any files, answer "Yes to All". The files that are overwritten are only support files that work in both measurement systems. No required lesson files will be overwritten. Software Version ************************************************* The files in both the Metric and Imperial datasets are saved in the Revit 2013 file format. You must have your own copy of Revit or Revit Architecture 2013 installed on your system to open the files. If you are installing this for use with a version later than 2013, the files will upgrade automatically when you open them. (If you are attempting to open with a version prior to 2013, the files are incompatible. Please visit www.paulaubin.com to learn how you can purchase a copy of an older edition of this book). ***The Dataset files archives DO NOT include a copy of the Revit software. Contact your Autodesk reseller if you need to purchase a copy.*** Installation Location ************************************************* Files default to your C Drive in the "MasterRAC 2013" folder. You are free to choose a different location to install the files such as your Documents folder. Simply click the Browse button before unzipping the files to choose your preferred location. Folder Structure ************************************************* The following Folder Structure will be created C:\ MasterRAC 2013\ Appendix A Appendix B Chapter01 Chapter02 Chapter03 Chapter04 Chapter05 Chapter06 Chapter07 Chapter08 Chapter09 Chapter10 Chapter11 Chapter12 Chapter13 Chapter14 Chapter15 Chapter16 Chapter17 Library Links Quick Start Templates Within most of the "Chapter" folders is a "Complete" folder. This folder contains the finished version of the dataset as it should look at the completion of the chapter. Use it to compare your work to the intended result. Empty Folders ************************************************* Some folders have been left empty intentionally. For example, Chapter 2 uses no dataset files. This folder will be empty and contain a single text file explaining that it intentionally contains no dataset files. Cleaning up Revit Backup Files ************************************************* A Windows Batch file named: BakupCleanup.bat is provided at the root of the MasterRAC 2013 folder. Double-click this file to run a cleanup routine. All Revit backup files in the folder and all subfolders will be deleted. Backup files have a four number extension appended to their name such as: .0001. You do not need to delete backup files. Do so only to free up hard drive space and only after you are sure you have created regular backups of important project work. To "restore" a backup file in Revit, simply open it and save as. Installing Individual Chapters ************************************************* There is no mechanism provided to install a single Chapter. If you do not intend to complete the tutorials for a particular Chapter, simply delete that chapter's folder after installation. You may want to keep Chapter 14 regardless of which Chapters you choose to delete. This is because this folder contains the final datasets with the complete version of each project for the entire book. Use this project to view the completed projects and compare your progress and/or plot the drawing sets. NEW DropBox delivery ************************************************* We are experimenting with a new way to deliver the dataset files this release. Please visit www.paulaubin.com and browse to the Aubin Academy Master Series: Revit Architecture 2013 and Beyond page. There you will find instructions to access this new alternative dataset delviery method. If you are a subsciber to DropBox, you will be able to add the dataset file to your DropBox and benefit from live updates should they become available. Templates Folder ************************************************* This folder contains the out-of-the-box template projects and Family templates referenced in the book's lessons. If you do not have the default templates installed in the typical locations as noted in the text, you can use the copies in this folder instead. Please do not delete this folder. Library Folder ************************************************* This folder contains the out-of-the-box content files referenced in the book's lessons. If you do not have the default content installed in the typical locations as noted in the text, you can use the copies in this folder instead. Please do not delete this folder. Questions or Comments ************************************************* You can visit the author's website at: www.paulaubin.com To send an email directly to the author with your comments or questions about the book and its content, click the Contact link and use the form provided. Thank you for purchasing The Aubin Academy Mastering Series: Revit Architecture 2013 and Beyond