In this tutorial we look at how to draw an elevation in autocad from a floor plan. We look at using construction lines, layering, orientation, hatch and shadows to build a simple elevation in a short amount of time.
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Quick CAD Tips – How to publish to pdf
Publish to pdfIn this video, I show you how to use the PUBLISH command. This can save you time when you are wanting to save your drawings to pdf.
Attaching and Exporting Object Data in AutoCAD
This week we have another really interesting guest post that looks at aspects of AutoCAD some people would never even consider possible. Nick Williams shares his knowledge on the subject of attaching and exporting object data in AutoCAD. As always it is great to hear...
SketchUp & LayOut for Architecture – Review
SketchUp & Layout for Architecture, by Matt Donley and Nick Sonder has recently been released. This new book, looks at the workflow of Architect Nick Sonder - and how he uses SketchUp as his main tool when designing houses, from concept through to...
Quick CAD Tips – How to use the stretch command
In this video, I show you how to use the STRETCH command.
Quick CAD Tips – How to work out areas
In this video, I show you how to work out areas of a floor plan using the AREA command.
SketchUp Help and Tutorials
In this post I want to introduce you to MasterSketchUp.com. This is a website run by Matt Donley who is doing amazing stuff in the sketchup world. His website has loads of sketchup tutorials that you will no doubt find really useful. You can head straight there by...
Site model in Sketchup from CAD
Following on from the how to model a site in SketchUp using the help of Google Earth video, this tutorial shows you how to use a cad drawing as the starting point for your 3d model.In this video we look at:- Setting up your cad drawing for exporting to...
Quick CAD Tips – How to print
在这个视频中,我向您展示如何打印从your model space and from a set up layout sheet.
Quick CAD Tips – How to scale a drawing
In this video, I show you how to scale a drawing or image in cad, using either the scale or align tool. I also show you how to import an image into cad for tracing.
Quick CAD Tips – Working with layouts and viewports
在这个视频中,我将为您展示如何设置和工作with viewports in your layout sheets. I look at the difference between paperspace and model space, setting up different scales in your viewports so that you can print a layout with different scaled drawings....
How To Create A Site Model In SketchUp
Following on from the site analysis videos, this tutorial shows you how to model a site in SketchUp using the help of Google Earth.In this video we look at: -Adding a location to your site model- Using google earth to import 3d models of surrounding...
MY FAVOURITE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
I have curated a list of some of the tools and resources I would strongly recommend for anyone studying or working in Architecture.