AutoCAD 2004 for Architects

AutoCAD is the most popular drawing tool for the architecture community. It continues to improve with each version, and 2004 is no exception. VTC’s AutoCAD 2004 for Architects Training Tutorial is intended for beginners who are interested in learning how to use AutoCAD 2004 as it applies to the discipline of architecture. VTC Author Ivan Tejeda will guide users through the interface and practice drawings, helping them to gain a working knowledge of the program. With practice and attention to the program, the user will develop their own style of drawing and in the end be able to create not just plans, but elevations, sections and details. To get started now, simply click one of the topics below.

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

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