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Course Description
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.
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Introduction
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| AutoCAD and Architecture | (02:56) | ||
| The GUI and Windows | (03:55) | ||
| Customizing the Interface | (04:44) | ||
| Drawing Lines | (03:35) | ||
| Starting a New Drawing | (03:51) | ||
| Saving a Drawing | (04:12) | ||
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Practice Drawing
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| Drawing Straight Lines | (05:16) | ||
| Modify Commands | (06:22) | ||
| Zoom Commands | (05:11) | ||
| Pan and Zoom Features | (05:43) | ||
| Selecting Objects/Entities | (06:06) | ||
| Grips | (05:09) | ||
| Develop Drawing Style | (03:35) | ||
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Creating an Architectural Drawing - Method A
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| Sketch File | (02:51) | ||
| Format Units and Point of Origin | (03:35) | ||
| Drawing Exact Length Lines | (04:45) | ||
| Save and Offset Lines | (04:32) | ||
| Copy Lines and Object Snap | (03:17) | ||
| Using Object Snaps | (04:17) | ||
| Save and Trim Command | (03:02) | ||
| Trim and Undo | (03:08) | ||
| Fillet Command | (03:47) | ||
| UCS Icon and Distance Command | (05:56) | ||
| Circle and Move Command | (04:46) | ||
| Line and Trim Command | (05:45) | ||
| Drawing Comments and Close File | (02:51) | ||
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Printing a Drawing - Part I
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| Basic Printing Features | (05:00) | ||
| Review Printing and the Scale Factor | (04:26) | ||
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Creating an Architectural Drawing - Method B
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| Common Steps and Regen Command | (04:52) | ||
| Modifying Lines | (04:47) | ||
| Extend Command | (02:53) | ||
| Mirror Command | (05:08) | ||
| Rotate Command | (06:38) | ||
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Introduction to Layers
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| Drawing a Kitchen Table | (05:23) | ||
| Introduction to Layers | (05:30) | ||
| Creating Entities and Layers | (05:53) | ||
| Layer Properties | (04:28) | ||
| Modifying Entities and Layers | (05:53) | ||
| Polar Tracking and Mirror Command | (06:35) | ||
| Express Tools: Layers | (06:44) | ||
| List Command and Layer Standards | (04:40) | ||
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Drawing with Layers and Linetypes
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| Creating a Sketch and Drawing a Kitchen | (06:29) | ||
| Creating Layers | (05:37) | ||
| Drawing Techniques | (06:37) | ||
| Continue Drawing and Modifying | (06:39) | ||
| Drawing the Window | (06:45) | ||
| Drawing the Door | (06:10) | ||
| Drawing the Cabinets | (04:03) | ||
| Drawing the Refrigerator | (04:32) | ||
| Drawing the Sink | (06:50) | ||
| Drawing the Stove | (06:37) | ||
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Linetypes
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| Formatting the Linetype | (03:04) | ||
| Modifying Lines | (06:53) | ||
| Autosave Feature and Closing the Drawing | (04:06) | ||
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Hatch Patterns
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| Adding a Hatch Pattern to the Floor | (05:33) | ||
| Adding a Hatch Pattern to the Walls | (04:24) | ||
| Modifying a Hatch Pattern | (06:28) | ||
| Using Snapbase when Hatching | (03:51) | ||
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The Architectural Scale Factor
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| What is the Scale Factor? | (02:42) | ||
| Calculating the Scale Factor - Three Methods | (02:31) | ||
| Calculating the Scale Factor - Two Methods | (02:58) | ||
| The Scale Factor Chart | (03:43) | ||
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Text
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| Preparing a Sketch and Formatting Text | (06:21) | ||
| Drawing Text Using the Scale Factor | (04:52) | ||
| Modify Text Location | (03:35) | ||
| Object Snap Tracking | (05:11) | ||
| Text Properties | (06:04) | ||
| Dtext and Mtext | (04:42) | ||
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Dimensions
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| Anatomy of a Dimension | (04:19) | ||
| Formatting a Dimension Style | (05:55) | ||
| Entering Values for Dimension Style | (03:04) | ||
| Entering Values Continued | (06:02) | ||
| Drawing Dimension Lines | (06:30) | ||
| Editing Dimension Lines | (05:30) | ||
| Continuous Dimensions | (06:52) | ||
| Creating a New Dimension Style | (06:03) | ||
| Dimensioning Tips | (06:39) | ||
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Creating Blocks and Wblocks
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| What are Blocks and Wblocks? | (02:37) | ||
| Creating a Block | (06:43) | ||
| Inserting a Block | (05:35) | ||
| Redefine a Block | (05:09) | ||
| Creating a Wblock | (06:44) | ||
| Inserting a Wblock | (05:43) | ||
| Purging Block Definitions | (04:04) | ||
| Using DesignCenter to Insert Blocks/Wblocks | (06:13) | ||
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Polylines
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| Creating Polylines | (04:45) | ||
| Creating a Border Using Polylines | (05:27) | ||
| Adding Text | (03:59) | ||
| Stretch Command | (04:29) | ||
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Model Space and Paper Space
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| Purpose of Model Space and Paper Space | (04:35) | ||
| Composing the Final Drawing - Model Space | (04:55) | ||
| Composing the Final Drawing - Paper Space | (05:16) | ||
| Psltscale System Variable | (05:21) | ||
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Printing a Drawing - Part II
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| Printing the Final Drawing Using Plot Styles | (05:20) | ||
| Printing Options | (03:06) | ||
| Model Space and Paper Space Printing | (05:03) | ||
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Conclusion
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| Final Words on AutoCAD | (04:25) | ||
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| Course: | AutoCAD 2004 for Architects |
| Author: | Ivanhoe Tejeda |
| SKU: | 33457 |
| ISBN: | 1932072551 |
| Release Date: | 2003-09-30 |
| Duration: | 8 hrs / 97 tutorials |
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