ARC189

Frank Heitzman, Instructor

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) for architects using the software program AutoCAD.

Prerequisite:  None

Text: Frey, David. AutoCAD 2002: No Experience Required.

Course Outline:
Using templates
Draw Commands: lines
Draw Commands: arcs
Draw Commands: circles
Draw Commands: walls and doors
Draw Commands: windows
Edit Commands: erase
Edit Commands: move and copy
Edit Commands: offset
Edit Commands: trim and extend
Display Commands: zoom and pan
Layer Commands: creating and using layers, colors and linetypes
Text commands Dimension Commands
Paper space and model space

Department Policy

Click on the following lines to download Template Files:

Triton A size "named" style Template
Triton A size "color dependant" style Template
Triton B size "named" style: Template
Triton B size "color dependant" style Template
Triton C size "named" style: Template
Triton C size "color dependant" style Template
Triton D size "named" style: Template
Triton D size "color dependant" style Template

Syllabus:

• General Introduction
• Symbols used in the Text
• Windows Operating System
• AutoCAD menus
• AutoCAD Help Files
• Number Input Conventions in AutoCAD
• Function Key Meanings in AutoCAD
• Saving your Drawings
• Space in AutoCAD
• The Drawing Template File
• Setting Drawing "Limits"
• How to Draw Lines
• How to Draw Circles
• How to Draw Arcs
• Points in AutoCAD and How to Draw Them
• Point Placement Aids
• Text
• Dimensions
• How to Erase
• How to Move an Object or Group of Objects
• How to Copy an Object or Group of Objects
• How to Use the Elusive "Break" Command
• Grips
• Viewing Drawings (Zooming and Panning)
• AutoCAD Slide Files
• The "User Coordinate System" (UCS)
• Layers
• Standard Layer Names
• Drawing Numbering Standards
• Linetype Scale
• Linewidth
• Blocks and XREFs
• AutoCAD Setup
• How to Customize AutoCAD
• How to Plot Drawings
• Script Files
• Drawing in Metric Units


• Perspective


• 3d Rendering in AutoCAD and Accurender


• List of AutoCAD Commands in alphabetical order and description of how they are used


• List of AutoCAD Variables in alphabetical order and recommended settings


• Rules for a Happy Life


• Computer terms and their meanings




 
ARC189 Exercises:

• Jan 28 - An Art Gallery
• Feb 4 - Text
• Feb 18 - Dimensions and Hatching
• Feb 18 - Brick Bonds; Rectangular Array
• Feb 25 -
  • Polar Array
• Nice house
• Mar 4 - "Nice house"
• Mar 11 - "Nice house"
• Mar 18 - Spring break
• Mar 25 - "Nice house"
• Apr 1 - "Nice house" - Section and Interior Elevation
• Apr 8 - Art Gallery with Tables and Chairs installed - Blocks
• Apr 15 - Easter break
• Apr 22 - 3D Art Gallery with Tables and Chairs - redefining blocks
• Apr 29 - 3D City
• May 6 - Plotting Standards; Creating a Drawing Template File
• May 13 - Slide show of drawings using Power Point software