Description: ACCESSING AUTOCAD® ARCHITECTURE 2010 uses real-world application of AutoCAD® Architecture to familiarize users with tools of the software. Step-by-step tutorials and projects throughout the text clearly demonstrate and reinforce the use of applications that involve the creation of floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, details, and presentation drawings for a two-story residence, including a basement. Each tool is introduced and matched with a thorough explanation of the options of the command and how it is implemented in the development of drawings.
Additional tutorials provide techniques for creating architectural and structural drawings for commercial buildings. The book examines the use of the Detail Component Manager and the keynoting of details as well as the newest features of annotation, wall endcaps, project tool palettes, spaces and project enhancements. Product Benefits: - Thoroughly updated to include command access from the Application menu, Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar.
- New tutorials to address new wall cleanup and endcap editing from the Ribbon.
- Coverage of the new Space Separator tool and techniques to bound spaces by AutoCAD® entities.
- Back of Book CD includes instructional video files on the use of commands and techniques as well as drawings for each of the 65 step-by-step tutorials and 13 projects.
- Integration of Autodesk® Seek to import web content.
- TECHNOLOGY: Updated to the new AutoCAD® 2010 user interface and Vista, with command access tables for each new command that describe how to access the command from the menu bar, command line, tool palette, and shortcut menu.
- TECHNIQUES: Effective techniques and tips for using the tool palettes, display representations, Content Browser, and the Project Navigator show how to increase drawing productivity.
- TUTORIALS: Step-by-step tutorials explain the development of roof dormers and custom applications of roof slabs and slabs.
- MODELING TOOLS: Features metric and imperial tutorials with applications of space planning and mass modeling tools for residential and commercial buildings.
- PROJECTS: Bonus independent projects at the end of each chapter provide additional hands-on practice opportunities that build skills and confidence in users.
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture.
2. Creating Floor Plans.
3. Advanced Wall Features.
4. Space Planning and Mass Modeling.
5. Placing Doors and Windows.
6. Door/Window Assemblies Curtain Walls.
7. Creating Roofs and Roof Slabs.
8. Creating Slabs for Floors and Ceilings.
9. Stairs and Railings.
10. Using and Creating Symbols.
11. Annotating and Documenting the Drawing.
12. Creating Elevations, Sections, and Details.
13. Drawing Commercial Structures. |
