AutoCAD 2006 for Architects
by Ivanhoe Tejeda
Start the free chapterAutoCAD is the most popular tool for Architectural drawing and CAD productivity. This practical \"how to\" course by Ivanhoe Tejeda introduces AutoCAD to first-time users who want to learn basic 2D CAD drawing skills. The tutorial begins with basic drawing examples and leads the user towards an example of a typical construction drawing. Special attention is given to fundamental concepts that will enable the user to apply learned skills to future projects. PDF documents of the drawings are provided to assist in the learning process. Sample work files are also included with the tutorial. To begin learning AutoCAD 2006 today, simply click on one of the links.
Course content
Introduction5 lessons
Practice Drawing5 lessons
Architectural Drawing Method A5 lessons
Architectural Drawing Method B9 lessons
- Common Architectural Practice5:501 credit or ad
- Object Snaps4:061 credit or ad
- Fillet Command3:351 credit or ad
- Circle Command4:281 credit or ad
- Copy and Rotate Commands4:231 credit or ad
- Move and Extend Commands4:191 credit or ad
- Using Grips to Modify4:101 credit or ad
- Mirror Command4:081 credit or ad
- Distance and List Commands4:101 credit or ad
Printing a Drawing Part I2 lessons
Applying More Commands5 lessons
Layers5 lessons
Creating an Architectural Plan9 lessons
- Drawing a Floor Plan5:471 credit or ad
- Create Layers3:151 credit or ad
- Drawing the Wall Openings3:551 credit or ad
- Drawing the Windows3:411 credit or ad
- Drawing More Walls6:171 credit or ad
- Drawing Doors and Jambs4:511 credit or ad
- Drawing Bi-Fold Doors3:471 credit or ad
- Drawing the Shower3:031 credit or ad
- Format a Linetype4:291 credit or ad
Creating Blocks and Wblocks8 lessons
Hatch Patterns5 lessons
Creating a Border4 lessons
Composing a Final Drawing5 lessons
The Architecural Scale Factor2 lessons
Text4 lessons
Dimensions8 lessons
- Anatomy of a Dimension Line5:101 credit or ad
- Format a Dimstyle7:061 credit or ad
- Drawing Dimension Lines4:141 credit or ad
- Editing Dimension Lines5:511 credit or ad
- Drawing More Dimension Lines3:211 credit or ad
- Creating a New Dimstyle4:031 credit or ad
- Creating Leader Lines5:431 credit or ad
- Dimension Circle/Arc/Angle4:481 credit or ad
Printing a Drawing Part II5 lessons
Miscellaneous Information11 lessons
- Purge Command3:431 credit or ad
- The Revised Border4:561 credit or ad
- DWG as DWT/the E1 Sheet5:511 credit or ad
- Visretain3:441 credit or ad
- Modify a Hatch Pattern6:081 credit or ad
- Distance Through and Lengthen3:551 credit or ad
- Specify Reference4:241 credit or ad
- Selecting Objects pt. 14:481 credit or ad
- Selecting Objects pt. 26:251 credit or ad
- Isometric Drawing6:141 credit or ad
- Isometric Text and Circles6:341 credit or ad