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AutoCAD 2004 for Architects
Introduction
AutoCAD
and Architecture
The
GUI and Windows
Customizing
the Interface
Drawing
Lines
Starting
a New Drawing
Saving
a Drawing
Practice Drawing
Drawing
Straight Lines
Modify
Commands
Zoom
Commands
Pan
and Zoom Features
Selecting
Objects/Entities
Grips
Develop
Drawing Style
Creating an Architectural Drawing - Method
A
Sketch
File
Format
Units and Point of Origin
Drawing
Exact Length Lines
Save
and Offset Lines
Copy
Lines and Object Snap
Using
Object Snaps
Save
and Trim Command
Trim
and Undo
Fillet
Command
UCS
Icon and Distance Command
Circle
and Move Command
Line
and Trim Command
Drawing
Comments and Close File
Printing a Drawing - Part I
Basic Printing Features
Review Printing and the Scale Factor
Creating an Architectural Drawing - Method
B
Common Steps and Regen Command
Modifying Lines
Extend Command
Mirror Command
Rotate Command
Introduction to Layers
Drawing a Kitchen Table
Introduction to Layers
Creating Entities and Layers
Layer Properties
Modifying Entities and Layers
Polar Tracking and Mirror Command
Express Tools: Layers
List Command and Layer Standards
Drawing with Layers and Linetypes
Creating a Sketch and Drawing a Kitchen
Creating Layers
Drawing Techniques
Continue Drawing and Modifying
Drawing the Window
Drawing the Door
Drawing the Cabinets
Drawing the Refrigerator
Drawing the Sink
Drawing the Stove
Linetypes
Formatting the Linetype
Modifying Lines
Autosave Feature and Closing the Drawing
Hatch Patterns
Adding a Hatch Pattern to the Floor
Adding a Hatch Pattern to the Walls
Modifying a Hatch Pattern
Using Snapbase when Hatching
The Architectural Scale Factor
What is the Scale Factor?
Calculating the Scale Factor - Three Methods
Calculating the Scale Factor - Two Methods
The Scale Factor Chart
Text
Preparing a Sketch and Formatting Text
Drawing Text Using the Scale Factor
Modify Text Location
Object Snap Tracking
Text Properties
Dtext and Mtext
Dimensions
Anatomy of a Dimension
Formatting a Dimension Style
Entering Values for Dimension Style
Entering Values Continued
Drawing Dimension Lines
Editing Dimension Lines
Continuous Dimensions
Creating a New Dimension Style
Dimensioning Tips
Creating Blocks and Wblocks
What are Blocks and Wblocks?
Creating a Block
Inserting a Block
Redefine a Block
Creating a Wblock
Inserting a Wblock
Purging Block Definitions
Using DesignCenter to Insert Blocks/Wblocks
Polylines
Creating Polylines
Creating a Border Using Polylines
Adding Text
Stretch Command
Model Space and Paper Space
Purpose of Model Space and Paper Space
Composing the Final Drawing - Model Space
Composing the Final Drawing - Paper Space
Psltscale System Variable
Printing a Drawing - Part II
Printing the Final Drawing Using Plot Styles
Printing Options
Model Space and Paper Space Printing
Conclusion
Final Words on AutoCAD
