AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans Quickly

AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans Quickly

by Meta Brains
Released April 2023
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781805120261

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Video description

Welcome to this course on architectural drawing with AutoCAD!

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software used for creating 2D and 3D designs and drafting. It allows designers to create and edit designs quickly, making it an essential tool for any design professional.Throughout the course, you will learn how to create, modify, and publish your own AutoCAD drawings, layouts, and plans. You will also learn how to draw section views from scratch, draft your thoughts on paper, and imagine and sketch your dream house. The course will cover basic selection, creation, and modification skills, and gradually progress to more advanced topics in a stepwise manner.

The course includes practical video tutorials that demonstrate the application of tools and commands, working with PDF files, importing, and editing designs from others, and creating multiple drawings from the same model using the viewport method. You will also learn how to use advanced AutoCAD tools such as polylines and arcs, and fully dimension your drawings following drawing standards.

By the end of this course, you will be able to use AutoCAD thoroughly like a pro and you will have the skills and knowledge to pursue a professional career in AutoCAD, setting you apart from your competitors. The course will guide you in building layouts from given dimensions and provide you with the necessary support to hone your skills.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to create 3D models and render realistic visuals
  • Understand advanced AutoCAD commands for complex geometries and editing
  • Build proficiency in creating custom linetypes, hatch patterns, and blocks
  • Implement annotation tools for precise dimensions, leaders, and text
  • Learn techniques for efficient file management and collaboration in AutoCAD
  • Understand how to create custom templates and plot styles for printing

Audience

This course is designed for beginners, amateurs, engineers, architects, woodworkers, interior designers, and creatives who want to learn and improve their skills in designing and drawing using AutoCAD. It is also suitable for individuals who wish to pursue a career in AutoCAD and aim to enhance their skills for better job opportunities and higher pay. Additionally, this course is beneficial for those who may have prior experience with AutoCAD and want to revisit the basics to reinforce their knowledge. To get the most out of this course, participants should have access to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT software on a Windows operating system, and basic familiarity with computer operations is required.

About The Author

Meta Brains: Meta Brains is a professional training brand developed by a team of software developers and finance professionals who have a passion for finance, coding, and Excel. They bring together both professional and educational experiences to create world-class training programs accessible to everyone.

Currently, they are focused on the next great revolution in computing: the Metaverse. Their ultimate objective is to train the next generation of talent so that we can code and build the metaverse together!

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction to AutoCAD 2D
    1. Introduction
    2. How to Create and Verify an Account on Autodesk
    3. How to Download AutoCAD 2D
    4. How to Install AutoCAD 2D on Your PC
  2. Chapter 2 : Learning AutoCAD 2D
    1. Introduction to the AutoCAD Interface
    2. Some Necessary Settings
    3. Learning Some Initial Commands
    4. Learning Some Frequently Used Commands
    5. Learning Remaining Commands
    6. Working with Layers and Blocks
    7. Working with Dimensions
  3. Chapter 3 : Initiating Drafting Ground Floor Plan
    1. Setting Units and Limits
    2. Creating Layers
  4. Chapter 4 : Drafting Walls
    1. Boundary Walls
    2. Exterior Nine-Inch Walls
    3. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Master Bedroom and Bath
    4. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Bedroom, Lobby, and Bath
    5. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Lounge and Kitchen
    6. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Servant Kitchen, Pantry, and Dining Room
    7. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Double Height Lobby, Bath, and Drawing Room
    8. Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Entrance Lobby, Porch, Balcony Line, and Cantilever Line
  5. Chapter 5 : Providing Opening for Doors
    1. Servant Space and Pantry
    2. Main Door
  6. Chapter 6 : Making Stairs
    1. Simple Stairs
    2. Circular Stairs
  7. Chapter 7 : Making and Fitting Doors
    1. Drafting Door
    2. Making Various Door Blocks
    3. Fitting the Door Up to the Lounge
    4. Fitting the Door Up to the Main Door
  8. Chapter 8 : Making and Adjusting Windows
    1. Making and Adjusting a Smaller Window of 2'x9"
    2. Making and Adjusting a Medium Window of 4'x9"
    3. Making and Adjusting a Larger Window and Turned Window
    4. Making a Smaller Turned Window
    5. Making a Larger Turned Window
    6. Making and Adjusting a Glass Window
  9. Chapter 9 : Working with Line Command
    1. Making Patches Block
    2. Making Column and Lawn
    3. Making Lawn and Others Remaining Lines
  10. Chapter 10 : Hatching
    1. Making a Path for Hatching
    2. Hatching in Walls
    3. Hatching in Lawn and Patches
    4. Hatching in Boundary Walls
  11. Chapter 11 : Adjusting Furniture
    1. Adjusting Furniture in Master Bedroom
    2. Adjusting Plumbing Fixtures in the Bathroom
    3. Adjusting Furniture in the Bedroom and Bathroom
    4. Adjusting Furniture in the Kitchen
    5. Adjusting Furniture in the Remaining Rooms
    6. Making and Adjusting the Air Conditioner
  12. Chapter 12 : Inserting Text and Dimensions
    1. Inserting Text in Bedrooms and Bath
    2. Inserting Text in Kitchen, Baths, Lounge and Dining Room
    3. Inserting Text in Remaining Rooms
    4. Inserting Text in Lawn and Passage
    5. Working with Dimensions
  13. Chapter 13 : Landscaping
    1. Exporting Drawing as PNG and PDF Formats
  14. Chapter 14 : Drafting Section View
    1. Why Do We Need the Draft Section?
    2. Projection from Floor Plan
    3. Making Up Prospective View
    4. Drafting Section Walls
    5. Drafting Boundary and Parapet Walls
    6. Hatching
    7. Inserting Text
    8. Exporting File
    9. Landscaping
  15. Chapter 15 : Conclusion
    1. Tips and Tricks

Product information

  • Title: AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans Quickly
  • Author(s): Meta Brains
  • Release date: April 2023
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781805120261