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AutoCAD 2006 for Architects Course

Author : Ivanhoe Tejeda

8hrs (104 Lessons) 2006-03-10

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AutoCAD is the most popular tool for Architectural drawing and CAD productivity. This practical "how to" course by Ivanhoe Tejeda introduces AutoCAD to first-time users who want to learn basic 2D CAD drawing skills. The tutorial begins with basic drawing examples and leads the user towards an example of a typical construction drawing. Special attention is given to fundamental concepts that will enable the user to apply learned skills to future projects. PDF documents of the drawings are provided to assist in the learning process. Sample work files are also included with the tutorial. To begin learning AutoCAD 2006 today, simply click on one of the links.

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Course: AutoCAD 2006 for Architects
Author: Ivanhoe Tejeda
SKU: 33678
ISBN: 1-933736-10-0
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Subject: CAD
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Course outline

Introduction

AutoCAD and Architecture (03:07)

The AutoCAD GUI (04:44)

Customizing the Interface (04:05)

Drawing Lines (04:31)

Start and Save New Drawings (03:02)

Practice Drawing

Drawing Straight Lines (03:57)

Modify Commands (03:00)

Zoom Commands (03:42)

Pan and Zoom Features (04:00)

Select Objects (03:32)

Architectural Drawing Method A

Format Units and Origin Point (03:38)

Draw Lines to Exact Lengths (03:39)

Offset Lines (03:39)

Copy Lines and Object Snaps (03:12)

Trim Lines (03:51)

Architectural Drawing Method B

Common Architectural Practice (05:50)

Object Snaps (04:06)

Fillet Command (03:35)

Circle Command (04:28)

Copy and Rotate Commands (04:23)

Move and Extend Commands (04:19)

Using Grips to Modify (04:10)

Mirror Command (04:08)

Distance and List Commands (04:10)

Printing a Drawing Part I

Basic Printing Features (04:39)

Printing and the Scale Factor (03:30)

Applying More Commands

Drawing a Kitchen Table (04:09)

UCS Icon and Regen Command (05:09)

Object Snap Tracking (03:33)

Mirror Command (03:42)

Array Command (03:59)

Layers

Introduction to Layers (04:53)

Create New Layers (05:28)

Layer Properties (06:14)

Object Properties and Layers (05:19)

Express Tools: Layers (04:17)

Creating an Architectural Plan

Drawing a Floor Plan (05:47)

Create Layers (03:15)

Drawing the Wall Openings (03:55)

Drawing the Windows (03:41)

Drawing More Walls (06:17)

Drawing Doors and Jambs (04:51)

Drawing Bi-Fold Doors (03:47)

Drawing the Shower (03:03)

Format a Linetype (04:29)

Creating Blocks and Wblocks

Blocks and Wblock (03:30)

Creating a Block (03:39)

Inserting a Block (03:55)

Redefine a Block (03:07)

Creating a Wblock (03:29)

Inserting a Wblock (03:29)

DesignCenter (06:42)

Clipboard Options (06:39)

Hatch Patterns

Add a Hatch Pattern - Walls (03:41)

Add a Hatch Pattern - Floor (04:04)

Add a Predefined Hatch Pattern (04:36)

Hatch Pattern Options (04:39)

Hatch Origin (03:07)

Creating a Border

Polyline (05:37)

Creating a Border (06:43)

Text (07:05)

Stretch Command (04:02)

Composing a Final Drawing

Model Space and Paper Space (06:18)

External References (06:07)

The Final Drawing Composition (06:49)

Working with the Final Drawing (07:07)

MS/PS/Floating MS (04:11)

The Architecural Scale Factor

What is the Scale Factor? (06:39)

Calculating the Scale Factor (03:59)

Text

Textstyle (06:46)

Modify Text (05:47)

Modify Text Location (05:30)

Multiline and Single Line Text (06:16)

Dimensions

Anatomy of a Dimension Line (05:10)

Format a Dimstyle (07:06)

Drawing Dimension Lines (04:14)

Editing Dimension Lines (05:51)

Drawing More Dimension Lines (03:21)

Creating a New Dimstyle (04:03)

Creating Leader Lines (05:43)

Dimension Circle/Arc/Angle (04:48)

Printing a Drawing Part II

Plot Style Manager (04:12)

Printing the Drawing (04:48)

Printing Options (04:11)

Grayscale Printing (03:28)

The A1 Printed Drawing (03:02)

Miscellaneous Information

Purge Command (03:43)

The Revised Border (04:56)

DWG as DWT/the E1 Sheet (05:51)

Visretain (03:44)

Modify a Hatch Pattern (06:08)

Distance Through and Lengthen (03:55)

Specify Reference (04:24)

Selecting Objects pt. 1 (04:48)

Selecting Objects pt. 2 (06:25)

Isometric Drawing (06:14)

Isometric Text and Circles (06:34)

Beyond Drawing

Draw Order (03:33)

Command Alias Editor (05:11)

Tools and Options (06:59)

The BAK file (03:48)

Conclusion

Final Words (02:45)

About the Author (02:16)

Acknowledgments (01:54)