Chapter 8 is here

Chapter 8 is now available. This chapter covers how to create a symbols library for Architectural Drawings using AutoCAD LT 2022.

To view the video click here:

Creating a 3D Roof in AutoCAD

 I made a few new videos to create a 3D roof in AutoCAD. You can get some excellent results when you model in AutoCAD. Have a look at the following:

Video Part 1

Part 1 - Creates a simple roof with a layer to receive a shingle finish.

Video Part 2

Part 2 - Creates a more complex geometrical finish to represent a standing seam roof.

New Videos and Book - Architectural Drawings with AutoCAD LT 2022

 I hope, over the next few months, create a few new videos on creating architectural drawings using AutoCAD LT 2022. Eventually I'd like to get this all down in print. Here is the link to the video. Hope you like it. More to come.

AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Essentials

All,

I've just completed working on a new title for Autodesk, AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Essentials. It should be available for purchase from the Autodesk Website shortly. This is an introductory manual intended to get new users up to speed in a 3 day ATC class. It can used by people learning on their own.

It was co-developed by Autodesk, Kristen Smith, our training production group and myself.

Here is the Table of Contents:

L01 - Using the Interface
L02 - Drawing Management
L03 - Adding and Modifing Walls
L04 - Working with Doors, Windows, and Openings
L05 - Creating and Modifing Spaces
L06 - Working with Schedule Tags and Tables
L07 - Creating Details
L08 - Layers
L09 - Object Display
L10 - Modifying a Design
L11 - Grids and Structure
L12 - Stairs
L13 - Floor Slabs
L14 - Roofs
L15 - Ceiling grids
L16 - Ceiling Fixtures
L17 - Curtain Wall
L18 - Door & Wall Assemblies
L19 - View Drawings
L20 - Callouts
L21 - Annotation
L22 - Sheets
L23 - Plotting

Let me know how you like it.

The Books keep Rolling Out

Just when one book gets done and is introduced, here comes another. This one was the fruit of working with Autodesk over the last 5 months on a product which I am a bit less familiar with. The book Autodesk Architecture 2008 - AutoCAD for Architects is now available, you will probably be able to find in on the Autodesk e-store in a couple of days (maybe a bit of wishful thinking).... I'll get images up here when I get my own copy.

This is a short book, and is meant to get people started with ACA (AutoCAD Achitecture). Covers the UI, the Project Manager, Walls, Doors & Windows, Spaces, Schedules and Detail creation. Kristen Smith, an ADT specialist was the technical expert who contributed her knowledge and a interesting building design to the courseware.

I hope you can get a copy and enjoy. If you are under subscription with Autodesk for ADT and ACA, the there is an e-learning course which covers everything extept Spaces and Schedules.