Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD 2006

Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD 2006 is the perfect text for beginning and intermediate students learning the AutoCAD software. This text provides users with a basic fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD commands, and also serves to bring experienced AutoCAD users up to speed with a basic review of the rudimentary features of the software. The text places emphasis on using AutoCAD in order to prepare architectural drawings with common architectural drafting conventions, and also covers advanced topics such as 3-D modeling, CAD customization and presentation drawings. This newest addition also features a new chapter devoted to the new dynamic blocks feature of the software.

Features:

• Format similar to AutoCAD and its applications series
• Includes advanced topics such as 3D modeling, presentation drawings, and AutoCAD customization
• Full chapter devoted to new Dynamic Blocks feature.

• Introduction to Architectural Drafting with AutoCAD
• The AutoCAD Environment
• Drawing Basics
• Creating Accurate Drawings
• Layer Management
• Basic Editing Commands
• Grip Editing
• Placing Text on Drawings
• Creating Symbols
• Dynamic Blocks
• Symbol Libraries, Design Center, and Tool Palettes
• Drawing Setup
• Preliminary Design
• Interior Planning
• Drawing Site Plans
• Dimensioning and Dimension Styles
• Drawing Floor Plans
• Using External References
• Working with Layouts and Sheet Sets
• Drawing Foundation Plans
• Drawing Elevations
• Drawing Sections and Details
• Creating Attributes and Interactive Symbols
• Creating Schedules
• Drawing Framing Plans and Roof Plans
• Drawing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Plans
• Plotting
• 3D Modeling
• Presentation Drawings
• Customizing AutoCAD