Learn Autocad Lt 2000 for Architects

by Padgett, James

• ISBN13: 9781556227547
• ISBN10: 155622754X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Pub

Summary

"Learn AutoCAD LT 2000i for Architects" is a complete learning system for professional architects who are new to AutoCAD LT. The author focuses on the features that apply to architectural drawing in order to get users up and running as quickly as possible. The book begins with an overview of AutoCAD LT basics, including how to set up the program whether you're using version 98, 2000, or 2000i. A floor plan tutorial follows, along with chapters on developing sections, drawing elevations, and adding details. The author concludes with a lesson on using Real Architect LITE, the architectural drafting application included on the companion CD. Additional topics include using layers, modifying templates, scaling viewports, and adding dimensions. The companion CD contains a free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD LT 2000i, the Real Architect LITE program, and PDF files of the architectural drawings used in the example drawings. James Padgett is the developer of Straight Forward Software's Real Architect products for AutoCAD LT, as well as Archillustrator and other architectural programs for full AutoCAD. He specializes in the use of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT in his architectural consulting business in Hawaii.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	viii
AutoCAD LT Basics	1	(40)
Overview	1	(1)
The AutoCAD LT Screen	2	(1)
Installation Guide for Arch LT Templates and Toolbar	3	(7)
First-Time Setup	5	(5)
Uninstalling	10	(1)
AutoCAD LT Basics	10	(29)
Starting a Drawing	11	(1)
Drawing Setup	12	(2)
Setting Architectural Units	14	(1)
Setting the Drawing Area	15	(1)
Text Styles	15	(3)
Dimension Styles	18	(6)
Basic Settings	24	(1)
Basic Settings for LT 98	24	(2)
Basic Settings for LT 2000	26	(4)
Other Methods for Starting New Drawings	30	(1)
Using the Quick Setup Wizard	30	(1)
Using the Advanced Setup Wizard	31	(2)
Drawing Scale Conversion Table	33	(2)
Layers	35	(1)
What are Layers?	35	(1)
Why Use Layers?	35	(1)
Selecting a Layer to Draw On	35	(1)
Controlling the Visibility of Objects on a Layer	36	(1)
System Variables	36	(1)
Command Aliases and Hot Keys	37	(1)
Helpful Hints	38	(1)
Summary	39	(2)
Drawing a Floor Plan	41	(106)
Overview	41	(1)
Starting a Drawing	41	(100)
Drawing the Exterior Walls	43	(5)
Drawing the Interior Walls	48	(6)
Adding Windows	54	(12)
Adding Doors	66	(8)
Using the Standard Copy Command for Inserting Doors	74	(1)
Adding Closets	75	(18)
Adding Symbols	93	(31)
Paper Space and Model Space	124	(3)
Adding Dimensions	127	(7)
Printing the Plan	134	(7)
Creating Your Own Templates	141	(5)
Summary	146	(1)
Developing Sections	147	(78)
Overview	147	(1)
Drawing a Slab Foundation	147	(11)
Drawing the Roof Plan	158	(5)
Creating a Section	163	(61)
Rotating the Floor Plan	164	(8)
Printing the Foundation Plan	172	(2)
Developing the Roof	174	(25)
Finishing the Foundation	199	(13)
Printing the Roof Plan	212	(2)
Adding Text to the Section	214	(7)
Modifying Text in the Border	221	(3)
Summary	224	(1)
Drawing Elevations	225	(64)
Overview	225	(1)
Traditional Method	225	(39)
Front Elevation	229	(7)
Back Elevation	236	(5)
Right Elevation	241	(15)
Left Elevation	256	(8)
Hatching	264	(8)
Plotting Your Elevations	272	(6)
Plotting Using a Custom Template File	278	(8)
Summary	286	(3)
Adding Details	289	(40)
Overview	289	(1)
Drawing Details 1 and 2	290	(15)
Drawing a Detail from Scratch	305	(15)
Saving Details	320	(5)
Inserting Symbols	325	(2)
Content Explorer---LT 98	325	(1)
Design Center---LT 2000	325	(2)
Summary	327	(2)
Real Architect LITE	329	(72)
Overview	329	(2)
Installation Instructions	331	(1)
First-Time Setup	331	(1)
Starting from the Desktop	332	(1)
Settings That Will Help Your Drafting	332	(3)
Floor Plan Tutorial	335	(27)
Drawing Plan Walls	335	(9)
Drawing Plan Windows	344	(4)
Flipping Windows Over	348	(1)
Moving Plan Windows	348	(3)
Inserting Plan Doors	351	(4)
Changing Door Hinge and Swing	355	(3)
Labeling Doors	358	(4)
Applying Plan Symbols	362	(11)
Creating Elevations	373	(18)
Turning Off Unnecessary Layers	375	(1)
Drawing the Front Elevation	376	(6)
Drawing Elevation Windows and Doors	382	(9)
Real Architect Utility Toolbars	391	(7)
Settings Toolbar	392	(1)
Number Pad	393	(1)
Color Control	393	(1)
Layer Control Toolbar	394	(1)
Stairs Toolbar	395	(3)
Summary	398	(3)
Appendix	401	(6)
Index	407