Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 for Architects

AutoCAD® is the most popular software for Architectural drawing and design visualization. This practical “how to” course by Ivanhoe Tejeda builds on the skills of beginning AutoCAD® users who want to learn advanced 2D commands, 3D modeling commands, and rendering techniques. The tutorial begins with examples of construction drawings and continues with the modeling and rendering of a residential project. The title also introduces the use of Adobe software to create an architectural portfolio. AutoCAD® drawing files and Adobe files are provided at every step to assist the user in the learning process. To begin learning AutoCAD® 2007 today, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction

Introduction to AutoCAD 2007

Review the AutoCAD 2007 GUI

From AutoCAD to Adobe Files

Architectural Firms & AutoCAD

CAD Drawings

2D Drawings & SF Chart

Externally Referenced Files

Printing a Drawing File

Introducing Illustrator

Introducing Photoshop

Drawing Tips

Blocks & Wblocks

Clipboard Tips

Intro to DesignCenter

Intro to Tool Palettes

External References

External Reference Defined

Insert an XREF

XCLIP Command pt. 1

XCLIP Command pt. 2

XREF Manager

Editing an XREF

When to Use External References

External Reference Example

Existing Architectural Sheet

Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 1

Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 2

Sub for an XREF & Visretain

Creating the Working Drawings

Construction Lines

Layers & Draw Order

Hatch Elevations

The Architectural Sheet

Viewports & Titles

Create a Dimension Style

Draw & Edit Dimensions

Create New Dimension Styles

Leaders & More

Inside the Working Drawings

The Working Drawings

Revision Cloud

Maximize & Lock Viewports

Using an Attribute Block

Creating an Attribute Block

Elevation Marker & Quick Tips

Selecting Objects pt. 1

Selecting Objects pt. 2

Cycle & Quick Select

Printing

Plotting a Drawing Overview

Create a Monochrome Plot Style

Create a Color Plot Style

Combined Styles & Color Books

Plotting an EPS File

Plotting a PDF Document

Dynamic Blocks

Dynamic Blocks & the Editor

Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 1

Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 2

North Arrow Dynamic Block

Creating a Visibility Parameter

Creating an Alignment Parameter

Attributes & Visibility State

Intro to 3D

3D Architectural Models

3D Orbit

Naming & Saving a View & UCS

Creating a 3D Wine Glass Surface

Rotating a 3D Wine Glass in 3D Space

Revolving a Surface & Solid

Intro to 3D Solids

3D Sofa pt. 1

3D Sofa pt. 2

3D Sofa More Commands

Completing the 3D Sofa

The 3D Exterior Model

Starting the New 3D Drawing File

Creating the Walls pt. 1

Creating the Walls pt. 2

Xref the Elevations & 3D Rotate

Xref the Elevations & UCS

Pushpull the Openings in the Walls

Box the Openings in the Walls

Extrude Union & Subtract Openings

Box & Polysolid the Windows

Completing the Window

Copy & Rotate 3D Objects

Using CTRL to Manipulate 3D Objects

Dynamic UCS & 3D Openings

Door Frames Using Path

Creating & Slicing the Roof

Slicing 3D Solids

Rotating the UCS & Slicing

Review & Drawing of the 3D Model

Interference Command

Creating Gutters & Downspouts

Completing the Exterior Model

3D Interior Model

Interior Walls

Interference & Interior Walls

Point Filters pt. 1

Point Filters pt. 2

External Reference Options pt. 1

External Reference Options pt. 2

Door & Window Frames pt. 1

Door & Window Frames pt. 2

Door & Window Frames Copy Faces

3D Commands & Bifold Doors

Creating 3D Cabinets

Completing the 3D Counter

Completing the 3D Cabinet Doors

Inserting & Modifying 3D Objects

Ruled Mesh & Curtains

Perspective Views

Creating a Perspective View

Saving a Perspective View

The Camera Command

MS Viewports & Camera

Presentation Drawing pt. 1

Presentation Drawing pt. 2

Clipping a Viewport

Rendering Models

Intro to Rendering

The Materials Window

Applying Materials & Rendering Settings

Adding Lights Point Light

Adding Lights Spot Light

Adding Lights Distant Light & Sun

Creating Materials Paint Color

Creating Materials Select Image

Creating Materials Artwork

The 3D Project

AutoCAD & Adobe Software

Color Correcting a Rendered Image with Photoshop

A Sample EPS File & Illustrator

A Sample EPS File & Photoshop

Using Raster Images Image Size & Resolution

Using Raster Images Calculating DPI

Illustrator & 2D Architectural Graphics

Combining Architectural Graphics with Illustrator

Illustrator & Effects

Photoshop & 2D Architectural Graphics

Photoshop & Effects

Composing the Presentation Files in Illustrator

Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 1

Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 2

Printing the Presentation Files as PDF Documents

Creating a Single Multi-Page PDF Portfolio

Conclusion

Final Words Regarding AutoCAD

Acknowledgements

Thank You

Credits

About this Author

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