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Need free study materials? Get 'em here!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:59 am
by sbyrktct
The areforum is down... again.

I've archived (and organized) many of the helpful study materials from the areforum... from the ftp and from helpful posts.
I've also included helpful study tips and pointers to help you pass the vignettes.
I also have links to vignette alternate files and installation instructions.

Check it out here: http://arehelp.webs.com/

It's completely free... and won't crash. If it helps you, pass the word.

Enjoy!
>sby

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:57 am
by motoarch
Thank you.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:47 am
by giorgie
Thank you!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:35 am
by lalutt05
Direct Links to Alternate Vignettes on the FTP:

Building Design & Construction Systems
Accessibility Ramp:http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Alt%20Practice%20Plans/
Stair Design: http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Alt%20Practice%20Plans/

Building Systems
Mechanical & Electrical Plan: http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Alt%20Practice%20Plans/

Construction Documents & Services
Building Section: http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Alt%20Practice%20Plans/

Programming, Planning & Practice
Site Zoning: http://www.areforum.org/up/Site%20Planning/Site%20Zoning%20Alts/

Schematic Design
Interior Layout:http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Building%20Planning/Alt%20Practice%20Files/ALTPLANS/Alt%20IL%20Files/
Building Layout:http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Building%20Planning/Alt%20Practice%20Files/Alt%20SD%20Files/

Site Planning & Design
Site Grading: http://www.areforum.org/up/Building%20Technology/Building%20Planning/Alt%20Practice%20Files/Alt%20SD%20Files/
Site Design: http://www.areforum.org/up/Site%20Planning/Other%20SD%20Alts/

Structural Systems
Structural Layout: (I don't have the alts for this one, if anyone has them and would like to share them with me before October 9th, that'd be great).

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:12 pm
by textbook
Anyone have the FAQ's from the vignettes? I need SPD, but others may need something else?

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:19 pm
by Coach

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:01 am
by textbook
Thanks a ton!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:44 am
by acadia
This is all great, does anyone have the Structures Alts as well? Thanks.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:50 am
by Coach
acadia wrote:This is all great, does anyone have the Structures Alts as well? Thanks.

They're all there.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:17 pm
by HillBillly
:D Coach you are a life saver. Thank you soooooo much! :D

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:06 pm
by acadia
Coach, I know this seems ridiculous, but I followed the links above and looked in General Structures. Possibly they are in a different folder...studying structures is torment enough, but feeling silly for not being able to find the alt programs is the icing! Thanks

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:12 pm
by Coach

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:20 pm
by acadia
Thank you so much!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:02 am
by textbook
Where are the .aut files for the alternates of site design?

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:06 am
by textbook
Nevermind, just had to click on the office tower to realize it is the daycare center, etc.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:40 am
by sbyrktct
Bump... for those who are still in search of areforum study materials.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:13 pm
by kayriley
Many thanks to Coach & sbyrktct!!! And thank you, lalutt05 for the alt. vignettes.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:16 am
by sbyrktct
Bump... for totally, completely FREE study materials. Enjoy.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:35 pm
by sbyrktct
Bumpety bump bump...

Enjoy!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:37 am
by textbook
Now I am looking for the FAQ's for the vignettes for PPP and CDS. I cannot find the cached link. Does anyone have them? Could someone post to this forum?

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:00 am
by sbyrktct
Does anyone have the vignette FAQs from the old areforum?
Please share... thanks!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:37 am
by sbyrktct
Just added to my website (arehelp.webs.com):

Building Systems vignette FAQ from areforum.org:
http://arehelp.webs.com/bs

Schematic Design - Interior Layout vignette FAQ from areforum.org:
http://arehelp.webs.com/sd

Schematic Design - Building Layout vignette FAQ from areforum.org:
http://arehelp.webs.com/sd

Dottie's "How to do a quick Interior Layout" from areforum.org:
http://arehelp.webs.com/sd

Enjoy!
>sby

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:01 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Site Zoning Vignette (PPP) FAQ (from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/ppp

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:08 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

A list of notable buildings for use in brushing up on History for each of the multiple choice sections:
http://arehelp.webs.com/

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:14 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Creating Defensible Space, by Oscar Newman (published by HUD):
http://arehelp.webs.com/spd

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:21 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Primer on Project Delivery (PPP)... published by the AIA & AGCA:
http://arehelp.webs.com/ppp

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:31 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Alternate vignette files for the Site Planning vignette (SPD):
http://arehelp.webs.com/spd

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:40 am
by sbyrktct
Added:

Rich's Construction Document notes (archived from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/cds

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:41 am
by sbyrktct
Added:

Pre Design Notes (from areforum.org archives):
http://arehelp.webs.com/ppp

Solid set of study notes based on the "Pre Design" exam from ARE 3.1.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:03 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Accessible Ramp vignette FAQ (from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/bdcs

Stair Design vignette "FAQ" (from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/bdcs

Site Design vignette FAQ (from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/spd

Site Grading vignette FAQ (from areforum.org):
http://arehelp.webs.com/spd

Link to Marty's Notes (Structural):
http://arehelp.webs.com/ss

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:36 am
by sbyrktct
Added:

Structural Rules of Thumb & a Quick Reference Pocket Guide:
http://arehelp.webs.com/ss

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:07 am
by sbyrktct
Added:

Caroline Joseph's CD notes:
http://arehelp.webs.com/cds

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:12 pm
by ghost
Great resources in here. Thanks everyone (especially sbyrktct!) for archiving everything.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:34 pm
by melliemoe
THIS IS AMAZING!! Thanks so much people!

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:56 pm
by sbyrktct
Bumpety bump bump... enjoy.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:34 pm
by sbyrktct
Added:

Links for where to purchase all of my Recommended Study Materials... links added to all pages. Check it out.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:16 pm
by sbyrktct
Let me know if there's anything else you've been looking for that you want posted for easy access... I try to dig it up for you.

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:33 am
by sbyrktct
Bumpety bump bump bump...

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:03 pm
by aim
Stuck on Step 1 for downloading.
*****HOW TO USE THESE FILES*****

**GETTING STARTED:

1. Open the C:\NCARBPP folder.


I have the NCARB practice programs on my pc, but when I go to download alts and follow step 1 on the how to file, It says it needs to select a program....

Also tried just typing in C:\NCARBPP.

Nothing. Thoughts on how to proceed? Thanks

Re: Need study materials from the areforum?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:01 am
by Coach
Right click, save as.