Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD 2010, 6th Edition

Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD 2010, 6th Edition is the perfect resource for intermediate and beginning students. This text provides thorough coverage of the concepts of architectural drafting using the AutoCAD software package, and teaches everything from the basic AutoCAD commands to the basic concepts within the software. The text is designed to teach users how to use the AutoCAD software in order to prepare architectural drawings using common architectural drafting conventions, which are standards among the industry today. 860 pages.

Features:

• Format is similar to AutoCAD and the application series.
• Text includes professional tips that will help students increase productivity while using AutoCAD techniques and commands.
• Chapter problems and building projects will motivate students to apply skills and concepts learned throughout the book.
• Building projects relate the concept from each chapter to practical applications found within the industry. These projects will build on one another in order to help students achieve a thorough understanding of the different processes for creating an entire set of construction documents.
• Text provides in-depth coverage of construction practices that relate to architectural drafting conventions.
• Student companion website will provide chapter exercises, supplemental material and chapter tests.
• Instructor CD features additional commercial and residential building projects for further student practice.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Architectural Drafting with AutoCAD
• 2. The AutoCAD Environment
• 3. Drawing and Template Setup
• 4. Introduction to Drawing and Editing
• 5. Using Basic Object Tools
• 6. Creating Accurate Drawings
• 7. Layer Management
• 8. Viewing a Drawing and Basic Plotting
• 9. Text Styles and Multiline Text
• 10. Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools
• 11. Basic Editing Tools
• 12. Grip, Property, and Quick Select Editing
• 13. Creating and Using Blocks
• 14. Creating Attributes and Interactive Symbols
• 15. Dynamic Blocks
• 16. Preliminary Design
• 17. Drawing Site Plans
• 18. Dimension Standards and Styles
• 19. Drawing and Editing Dimensions
• 20. Drawing Floor Plans
• 21. Creating Schedules
• 22. Using External References
• 23. Drawing Foundation Plans
• 24. Drawing Elevations
• 25. Drawing Sections and Details
• 26. Drawing Framing Plans and Roof Plans
• 27. Drawing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Plans
• 28. Working with Layouts
• 29. Plotting
• 30. Working with Sheet Sets