Architectural Drafting Using Autocad: Drafting/Design/Presentation

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

• ISBN13: 9781590703106
• ISBN10: 1590703103
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Table of Contents

Introduction to Architectural Drafting with AutoCAD	17	(32)
The Evolution of Architectural Drafting	18	(5)
Careers in Architecture	23	(9)
Architectural Design Process	32	(2)
Architectural Drawings	34	(6)
Architectural and CAD Standards	40	(1)
Safety and Health in the Architectural Office	41	(2)
Student and Professional Organizations	43	(6)
The AutoCAD Environment	49	(24)
Starting AutoCAD	50	(1)
The AutoCAD Window	51	(10)
Creating New Drawings	61	(1)
Opening Drawings	62	(1)
Saving Drawings	63	(2)
Getting Help	65	(8)
Drawing Basics	73	(62)
Drawing Lines	74	(1)
Point Entry Methods	75	(10)
Drawing Units	85	(3)
Introduction to Editing	88	(2)
Drawing Circles	90	(5)
Drawing Arcs	95	(6)
Drawing Polylines	101	(4)
Drawing Regular Polygons	105	(1)
Drawing Rectangles	106	(4)
Drawing Ellipses	110	(3)
Viewing Your Drawing	113	(7)
Introduction to Printing and Plotting	120	(15)
Creating Accurate Drawings	135	(38)
Establishing a Grid on the Screen	136	(1)
Setting Increments for Cursor Movement	137	(5)
Snapping to Specific Features	142	(16)
Using Temporary Tracking to Locate Points	158	(1)
Using AutoTrack to Locate Points	159	(14)
Layer Management	173	(36)
An Introduction to Layers	173	(4)
Layer Management	177	(22)
Changing Object Properties	199	(1)
Overriding Layer Settings	200	(4)
Additional Layering Tools	204	(5)
Basic Editing Commands	209	(50)
Moving an Object	210	(1)
Copying Objects	211	(2)
Selection Methods	213	(12)
Rotating Objects	225	(2)
Changing the Size of Objects	227	(2)
Stretching Objects	229	(1)
Drawing a Mirror Image of an Object	230	(3)
Using the Explode Command	233	(1)
Removing a Section from an Object	234	(2)
Trimming Sections of Lines, Circles, and Arcs	236	(2)
Extending Lines	238	(3)
Changing the Length of an Object	241	(3)
Revising Polylines	244	(15)
Grip Editing	259	(24)
Automatic Editing with Grips	259	(10)
The Properties Window	269	(4)
Editing between Multiple Drawings	273	(3)
Selection Settings	276	(2)
Setting Object Sorting Methods	278	(5)
Placing Text on Drawings	283	(46)
Text Standards	284	(1)
Text Composition	285	(1)
Using AutoCAD to Draw Text	285	(19)
AutoCAD Text Fonts	304	(1)
AutoCAD Text Styles	305	(7)
Revising Text	312	(1)
Changing Text Properties	312	(3)
Checking Your Spelling	315	(1)
Finding and Replacing Text	316	(2)
Using Text Express Tools	318	(6)
Additional Text Tips	324	(5)
Creating Symbols	329	(32)
Creating Symbols as Blocks	330	(6)
Using Blocks in a Drawing	336	(11)
Editing Blocks	347	(5)
Creating Permanent Global Blocks	352	(3)
Renaming Blocks and Other Named Objects	355	(1)
Deleting Named Objects	356	(5)
Symbol Libraries, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes	361	(26)
Storing Symbols as Files	362	(1)
Assembling a Symbol Library	363	(2)
Introduction to DesignCenter	365	(11)
Customizing Content Used in DesignCenter	376	(1)
Using Tool Palettes	377	(10)
Drawing Setup	387	(22)
Planning Your AutoCAD Drawing	388	(1)
Starting a New Drawing	388	(4)
Multiple Design Environment (MDE)	392	(4)
Changing Drawing Settings	396	(8)
Creating a Template	404	(5)
Preliminary Design	409	(32)
Introduction to the Planning Process	410	(7)
Managing Images in a Drawing	417	(8)
Obtaining Information from the Sketch	425	(16)
Interior Planning	441	(24)
Space Planning	441	(7)
Interior Layout	448	(17)
Drawing Site Plans	465	(30)
Beginning a Site Plan Drawing	466	(1)
Site Plan Features	467	(28)
Dimensioning and Dimension Styles	495	(62)
Dimension Arrangement	497	(2)
Dimension Styles	499	(1)
Creating Dimension Styles	499	(21)
Creating Substyles	520	(2)
Making Your Own Dimension Styles	522	(1)
Drawing Dimensions with AutoCAD	523	(1)
Drawing Linear Dimensions	523	(5)
Dimensioning Angled Surfaces and Auxiliary Views	528	(1)
Dimensioning Angles	529	(4)
Location Dimensions	533	(5)
Using QDIM to Dimension	538	(1)
Drawing Center Dashes or Centerlines in a Circle or Arc	539	(1)
Dimensioning Circles	539	(2)
Dimensioning Arcs	541	(1)
Drawing Leader Lines	542	(4)
Overriding Existing Dimensioning Variables	546	(2)
Editing Dimensioned Objects and Dimensions	548	(9)
Drawing Floor Plans	557	(40)
Drawing Walls	558	(9)
Adding Doors and Windows	567	(6)
Adding Stairs and Confirming the Layout	573	(2)
Creating Angled Features	575	(5)
Adding Casework and Fixtures	580	(4)
Adding Dimensions and Text to the Floor Plan	584	(4)
Matching Properties	588	(9)
Using External References	597	(32)
Using Reference Drawings	598	(12)
Binding Individual Xref Objects	610	(2)
Clipping an External Reference	612	(3)
Editing Reference Drawings	615	(2)
Configuring AutoCAD to Work with Xref Files	617	(4)
Exchanging Drawings with Other Users	621	(8)
Drawing Foundation Plans	629	(32)
Floor Joist Foundation System	630	(11)
Post and Beam Foundation System	641	(6)
Concrete Slab Foundation System	647	(4)
Adding Exterior Concrete, Notes, and Dimensions	651	(1)
Special Concrete Systems	652	(9)
Drawing Elevations	661	(44)
Introduction to Drawing Elevations	661	(1)
Exterior Elevations	662	(2)
Creating Elevations for the House	664	(14)
Adding Patterns to the Elevations	678	(12)
Finishing the Elevations	690	(1)
Using Gradient Fills	691	(2)
Creating Interior Elevations	693	(4)
Adding Notes and Dimensions	697	(8)
Drawing Sections and Details	705	(40)
Sectioning Basics	706	(4)
Construction Techniques	710	(5)
Locating the Section	715	(1)
Creating a Working View	716	(4)
Using Tiled Viewports	720	(6)
Drawing the Section	726	(9)
Creating Details	735	(10)
Creating Schedules	745	(38)
Using Schedule Symbols	746	(1)
Establishing Schedule Information	747	(1)
Using Smart Tags	747	(7)
Inserting Blocks with Attributes	754	(3)
Changing Attribute Values	757	(1)
Changing Attribute Definitions	758	(3)
Obtaining Attribute Information	761	(5)
Using Object Linking and Embedding	766	(5)
Types of Schedules	771	(2)
Recording Information to the Drawing	773	(10)
Drawing Framing Plans and Roof Plans	783	(38)
Creating Framing Plans	784	(9)
Creating Roof Framing Plans	793	(5)
Drawing Using the Geometry Calculator	798	(23)
Drawing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Plans	821	(26)
Electrical Plans	822	(6)
Plumbing Plans	828	(8)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	836	(4)
Adding Revision Notes	840	(7)
Creating Layouts and Plotting	847	(64)
Model Space and Layout Space	848	(1)
Setting Up the Layout	849	(9)
Working with Viewports	858	(5)
Controlling Viewport Display	863	(9)
Plotting the Drawing	872	(1)
Setting Up Layouts	873	(6)
Using Page Setup	879	(11)
Configuring Plot Styles	890	(11)
Plotting the Drawing	901	(10)
3D Modeling	911	(56)
3D Basics	912	(15)
Creating User Coordinate Systems	927	(9)
Surface Modeling	936	(11)
Solid Modeling	947	(20)
Presentation Drawings	967	(40)
Presentation Drawings	968	(3)
The Render Dialog Box	971	(8)
Adding Materials	979	(7)
Lighting the Model	986	(6)
Creating Scenes	992	(3)
Rendering Background	995	(2)
Fog	997	(1)
Landscaping	998	(9)
Customizing AutoCAD	1007	(71)
Using Hyperlinks in a Drawing	1007	(3)
Creating Script Files to Automate Drafting	1010	(3)
Customizing Toolbars	1013	(15)
Customizing Linetypes	1028	(14)
AIA Layering Standards	1042	(4)
Drawing Name Conventions	1046	(2)
Typical Sheet Numbering Conventions	1048	(3)
Introduction to CSI	1051	(2)
Keynote Glossary	1053	(2)
CSI Block Naming Conventions	1055	(2)
Typical Architectural Blocks	1057	(8)
Advanced 3D Modeling Commands	1065	(4)
File Management	1069	(6)
Command Aliases	1075	(3)
Standard Tables	1078