Architectural Autocad: Drafting/Design/Presentation

by Madsen, David A.; Palma, Ron M.

• ISBN13: 9781566377485
• ISBN10: 156637748X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Table of Contents

Introduction to Architectural AutoCAD	17	(30)
The Evolution of Architectural Drafting	18	(5)
Careers in Architecture	23	(9)
Architectural Design Process	32	(2)
Architectural Drawings	34	(5)
Architectural and CAD Standards	39	(1)
Safety and Health in the Architectural Office	40	(3)
Student and Professional Organizations	43	(4)
The AutoCAD Environment	47	(30)
Starting AutoCAD	47	(10)
AutoCAD Window	57	(9)
Saving Drawings	66	(2)
Getting Help	68	(9)
Drawing Basics	77	(60)
Drawing Lines	78	(1)
Point Entry Methods	79	(10)
Drawing Units	89	(3)
Introduction to Editing	92	(2)
Drawing Circles	94	(4)
Drawing Arcs	98	(6)
Drawing Polylines	104	(4)
Drawing Regular Polygons	108	(2)
Drawing Rectangles	110	(3)
Drawing Ellipses	113	(4)
Viewing Your Drawing	117	(6)
Introduction to Printing and Plotting	123	(14)
Creating Accurate Drawings	137	(38)
Establishing a Grid on the Screen	137	(3)
Setting Increments for Cursor Movement	140	(4)
Snapping to Specific Features	144	(16)
Using Temporary Tracking to Locate Points	160	(1)
Using Auto Track to Locate Points	161	(14)
Layer Management	175	(30)
An Introduction to Layers	175	(4)
Layer Management	179	(19)
Changing Object Properties	198	(1)
Overriding Layer Settings	199	(6)
Basic Editing Commands	205	(52)
Moving an Object	206	(1)
Copying Objects	207	(2)
Selection Methods	209	(12)
Rotating Objects	221	(2)
Changing the Size of Objects	223	(2)
Stretching Objects	225	(1)
Drawing a Mirror Image of an Object	226	(2)
Using the EXPLODE Command	228	(1)
Removing a Section from an Object	229	(3)
Trimming Sections of Lines, Circles, and Arcs	232	(2)
Extending Lines	234	(2)
Changing the Length of an Object	236	(4)
Revising Polylines	240	(17)
Grip Editing	257	(26)
Automatic Editing with Grips	257	(10)
Basic Editing and Automatic Editing	267	(2)
Setting Object Sorting Methods	269	(1)
Using the Properties Window	270	(5)
Editing Between Multiple Drawings	275	(8)
Placing Text on Drawings	283	(23)
Text Standards	284	(1)
Text Composition	285	(1)
Using AutoCAD to Draw Text	285	(19)
AutoCAD Text Fonts	304	(2)
AutoCAD Text Styles	306	(6)
Redrawing Text Quickly	312	(1)
Revising Text	312	(1)
Changing Text Properties	313	(2)
Checking Your Spelling	315	(1)
Finding and Replacing Text	316	(2)
Additional Text Tips	318	(5)
Creating Symbols	323	(32)
Creating Symbols as Blocks	323	(7)
Using Blocks in a Drawing	330	(10)
Editing Blocks	340	(6)
Creating Permanent Global Blocks	346	(3)
Renaming Blocks and Other Named Objects	349	(1)
Deleting Named Objects	350	(5)
Symbol Libraries and the AutoCAD Design Center	355	(20)
Storing Symbols as Files	356	(1)
Assembling a Symbol Library	357	(4)
Introduction to the AutoCAD DesignCenter	361	(10)
Customizing Content Used in DesignCenter	371	(4)
Drawing Setup	375	(28)
Planning Your AutoCAD Drawing	375	(1)
Starting a New Drawing	376	(12)
Multiple Design Environment (MDE)	388	(4)
Changing Drawing Settings	392	(5)
Creating a Template	397	(6)
Preliminary Design	403	(30)
Introduction to the Planning Process	404	(7)
Managing Images in a Drawing	411	(7)
Obtaining Information from the Sketch	418	(15)
Interior Planning	433	(24)
Space Planning	433	(7)
Interior Layout	440	(17)
Drawing Site Plans	457	(28)
Beginning a Site Plan Drawing	457	(2)
Site Plan Features	459	(26)
Dimensioning and Dimension Styles	485	(58)
Dimension Arrangement	487	(1)
Dimension Styles	488	(1)
Creating Dimension Styles	489	(20)
Creating Substyles	509	(2)
Making Your Own Dimension Styles	511	(1)
Drawing Dimensions with AutoCAD	512	(1)
Drawing Linear Dimensions	512	(4)
Dimensioning Angled Surfaces and Auxiliary Views	516	(2)
Dimensioning Angles	518	(3)
Location Dimensions	521	(5)
Using QDIM to Dimension	526	(1)
Drawing Center Dashes or Centerlines in a Circle or Arc	527	(1)
Dimensioning Circles	528	(1)
Dimensioning Arcs	529	(1)
Drawing Leader Lines	530	(4)
Overriding Existing Dimensioning Variables	534	(2)
Editing Dimensioned Objects and Dimensions	536	(7)
Drawing Floor Plans	543	(46)
Drawing Walls	544	(10)
Adding Doors and Windows	554	(6)
Adding Stairs and Confirming the Layout	560	(2)
Using CHAMFER to Create Angled Features	562	(6)
Adding Casework and Fixtures	568	(4)
Adding Dimensions and Text to the Floor Plan	572	(8)
Matching Properties	580	(9)
Using External References	589	(30)
Using Reference Drawings	590	(10)
Binding Individual Xref Objects	600	(2)
Clipping an External Reference	602	(3)
Editing Reference Drawings	605	(2)
Configuring AutoCAD to Work with Xref Files	607	(3)
Exchanging Drawings with Other Users	610	(9)
Drawing Foundation Plans	619	(34)
Floor Joist Foundation System	621	(11)
Post and Beam Foundation System	632	(6)
Concrete Slab Foundation System	638	(6)
Adding Exterior Concrete Work, Notes, and Dimensions	644	(2)
Special Concrete Systems	646	(7)
Drawing Elevations	653	(46)
Introduction to Drawing Elevations	654	(1)
Exterior Elevations	654	(2)
Creating Elevations for the Townhouse	656	(14)
Adding Patterns to the Elevations	670	(12)
Finishing the Elevations	682	(1)
Creating Elevations for the Movie Theater	683	(5)
Adding Notes and Dimensions to the Elevations	688	(1)
Creating Interior Elevations	689	(10)
Drawing Sections and Details	699	(40)
Sectioning Basics	700	(4)
Construction Techniques	704	(4)
Setting Up the Section	708	(2)
Creating a Working View	710	(3)
Using Tiled Viewports	713	(5)
Drawing the Section	718	(8)
Creating Sections for the Theater	726	(3)
Creating Details	729	(10)
Creating Schedules	739	(42)
Using Smart Tags	741	(7)
Inserting Blocks with Attributes	748	(3)
Changing Attribute Values	751	(3)
Obtaining Attribute Information	754	(9)
Using the Comma Delimited Formal Files	763	(7)
Types of Schedules	770	(2)
Recording Information to the Drawing	772	(9)
Drawing Framing Plans and Roof Plans	781	(40)
Creating Framing Plans	781	(11)
Creating Roof Framing Plans	792	(6)
Drawing Using the Geometry Calculator	798	(23)
Drawing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Plans	821	(24)
Electrical Plans	822	(5)
Plumbing Plans	827	(10)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	837	(8)
Creating Layouts and Plotting	845	(60)
Model Space and Layout Space	846	(3)
Setting Up the Layout	849	(7)
Working with Viewports	856	(4)
Controlling Viewport Display	860	(9)
Plotting the Drawing	869	(1)
Setting Up Layouts	869	(7)
Using Page Setup	876	(9)
Configuring Plot Styles	885	(9)
Plotting the Drawing	894	(11)
3D Modeling	905	(54)
3D Basics	906	(15)
Creating User Coordinate Systems	921	(9)
Surface Modeling	930	(11)
Solid Modeling	941	(18)
Presentation Drawings	959	(38)
Presentation Drawings	960	(3)
The Render Dialog Box	963	(8)
Adding Materials	971	(7)
Lighting the Model	978	(5)
Creating Scenes	983	(2)
Rendering Background	985	(4)
Fog	989	(1)
Landscaping	989	(8)
Customizing AutoCAD	997	(33)
Using Hyperlinks in a Drawing	997	(2)
Creating Script Files to Automate Drafting	999	(4)
Customizing Toolbars	1003	(15)
Customizing Linetypes	1018	(12)
Appendix A AIA Layer Standards	1030	(4)
Appendix B Drawing Name Conventions	1034	(2)
Appendix C Sheet Numbering Conventions	1036	(3)
Appendix D Introduction to CSI	1039	(2)
Appendix E Key Note Glossary	1041	(2)
Appendix F CSI Block Naming Conventions	1043	(2)
Appendix G Typical Architectural Blocks	1045