AutoCAD 2006 for Architects

Training Provided by The Virtual Training Company 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.

AutoCAD 2006 for Architects

Introduction

1. AutoCAD and Architecture
2. The AutoCAD GUI
3. Customizing the Interface
4. Drawing Lines
5. Start and Save New Drawings

Practice Drawing

1. Drawing Straight Lines
2. Modify Commands
3. Zoom Commands
4. Pan and Zoom Features
5. Select Objects

Architectural Drawing Method A

1. Format Units and Origin Point
2. Draw Lines to Exact Lengths
3. Offset Lines
4. Copy Lines and Object Snaps
5. Trim Lines

Architectural Drawing Method B

1. Common Architectural Practice
2. Object Snaps
3. Fillet Command
4. Circle Command
5. Copy and Rotate Commands
6. Move and Extend Commands
7. Using Grips to Modify
8. Mirror Command
9. Distance and List Commands

Printing a Drawing Part I

1. Basic Printing Features
2. Printing and the Scale Factor

Applying More Commands

1. Drawing a Kitchen Table
2. UCS Icon and Regen Command
3. Object Snap Tracking
4. Mirror Command
5. Array Command

Layers

1. Introduction to Layers
2. Create New Layers
3. Layer Properties
4. Object Properties and Layers
5. Express Tools: Layers

Creating an Architectural Plan

1. Drawing a Floor Plan
2. Create Layers
3. Drawing the Wall Openings
4. Drawing the Windows
5. Drawing More Walls
6. Drawing Doors and Jambs
7. Drawing Bi-Fold Doors
8. Drawing the Shower
9. Format a Linetype

Creating Blocks and Wblocks

1. Blocks and Wblock
2. Creating a Block
3. Inserting a Block
4. Redefine a Block
5. Creating a Wblock
6. Inserting a Wblock
7. DesignCenter
8. Clipboard Options

Hatch Patterns

1. Add a Hatch Pattern - Walls
2. Add a Hatch Pattern - Floor
3. Add a Predefined Hatch Pattern
4. Hatch Pattern Options
5. Hatch Origin

Creating a Border

1. Polyline
2. Creating a Border
3. Text
4. Stretch Command

Composing a Final Drawing

1. Model Space and Paper Space
2. External References
3. The Final Drawing Composition
4. Working with the Final Drawing
5. MS/PS/Floating MS

The Architecural Scale Factor

1. What is the Scale Factor?
2. Calculating the Scale Factor

Text

1. Textstyle
2. Modify Text
3. Modify Text Location
4. Multiline and Single Line Text

Dimensions

1. Anatomy of a Dimension Line
2. Format a Dimstyle
3. Drawing Dimension Lines
4. Editing Dimension Lines
5. Drawing More Dimension Lines
6. Creating a New Dimstyle
7. Creating Leader Lines
8. Dimension Circle/Arc/Angle

Printing a Drawing Part II

1. Plot Style Manager
2. Printing the Drawing
3. Printing Options
4. Grayscale Printing
5. The A1 Printed Drawing

Miscellaneous Information

1. Purge Command
2. The Revised Border
3. DWG as DWT/the E1 Sheet
4. Visretain
5. Modify a Hatch Pattern
6. Distance Through and Lengthen
7. Specify Reference
8. Selecting Objects pt. 1
9. Selecting Objects pt. 2
10. Isometric Drawing
11. Isometric Text and Circles

Beyond Drawing

1. Draw Order
2. Command Alias Editor
3. Tools and Options
4. The BAK file

Conclusion

1. Final Words
2. About the Author
3. Acknowledgments

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