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AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial

Title: Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial for Architects
Author: Ivanhoe Tejeda
Movies: 136 lessons
Duration: 13 Hours
Price: $99.95

AutoCAD® is the most popular software for Architectural drawing and design visualization. This AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial "how to" course by Ivanhoe Tejeda builds on the skills of beginning AutoCAD® users who want to learn advanced 2D commands, 3D modeling commands, and rendering techniques. The tutorial begins with examples of construction drawings and continues with the modeling and rendering of a residential project. The title also introduces the use of Adobe software to create an architectural portfolio. AutoCAD® drawing files and Adobe files are provided at every step to assist the user in the learning process. To begin learning AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial today, simply click on the movie links.

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AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial - Title: Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial for Architects, Author: Ivanhoe Tejeda, Category: CAD Tutorials, Movies: 136 lessons, Price: $99.95.

Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 for Architects

Introduction

Introduction to AutoCAD 2007
Review the AutoCAD 2007 GUI
From AutoCAD to Adobe Files
Architectural Firms & AutoCAD

CAD Drawings

2D Drawings & SF Chart
Externally Referenced Files
Printing a Drawing File
Introducing Illustrator
Introducing Photoshop

Drawing Tips

Blocks & Wblocks
Clipboard Tips
Intro to DesignCenter
Intro to Tool Palettes

External References

External Reference Defined
Insert an XREF
XCLIP Command pt. 1
XCLIP Command pt. 2
XREF Manager
Editing an XREF
When to Use External References

External Reference Example

Existing Architectural Sheet
Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 1
Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 2
Sub for an XREF & Visretain

Creating the Working Drawings

Construction Lines
Layers & Draw Order
Hatch Elevations
The Architectural Sheet
Viewports & Titles
Create a Dimension Style
Draw & Edit Dimensions
Create New Dimension Styles
Leaders & More

Inside the Working Drawings

The Working Drawings
Revision Cloud
Maximize & Lock Viewports
Using an Attribute Block
Creating an Attribute Block
Elevation Marker & Quick Tips
Selecting Objects pt. 1
Selecting Objects pt. 2
Cycle & Quick Select

Printing

Plotting a Drawing Overview
Create a Monochrome Plot Style
Create a Color Plot Style
Combined Styles & Color Books
Plotting an EPS File
Plotting a PDF Document

Dynamic Blocks

Dynamic Blocks & the Editor
Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 1
Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 2
North Arrow Dynamic Block
Creating a Visibility Parameter
Creating an Alignment Parameter
Attributes & Visibility State

Intro to 3D

3D Architectural Models
3D Orbit
Naming & Saving a View & UCS
Creating a 3D Wine Glass Surface
Rotating a 3D Wine Glass in 3D Space
Revolving a Surface & Solid

Intro to 3D Solids

3D Sofa pt. 1
3D Sofa pt. 2
3D Sofa More Commands
Completing the 3D Sofa

The 3D Exterior Model

Starting the New 3D Drawing File
Creating the Walls pt. 1
Creating the Walls pt. 2
Xref the Elevations & 3D Rotate
Xref the Elevations & UCS
Pushpull the Openings in the Walls
Box the Openings in the Walls
Extrude Union & Subtract Openings
Box & Polysolid the Windows
Completing the Window
Copy & Rotate 3D Objects
Using CTRL to Manipulate 3D Objects
Dynamic UCS & 3D Openings
Door Frames Using Path
Creating & Slicing the Roof
Slicing 3D Solids
Rotating the UCS & Slicing
Review & Drawing of the 3D Model
Interference Command
Creating Gutters & Downspouts
Completing the Exterior Model

3D Interior Model

Interior Walls
Interference & Interior Walls
Point Filters pt. 1
Point Filters pt. 2
External Reference Options pt. 1
External Reference Options pt. 2
Door & Window Frames pt. 1
Door & Window Frames pt. 2
Door & Window Frames Copy Faces
3D Commands & Bifold Doors
Creating 3D Cabinets
Completing the 3D Counter
Completing the 3D Cabinet Doors
Inserting & Modifying 3D Objects
Ruled Mesh & Curtains

Perspective Views

Creating a Perspective View
Saving a Perspective View
The Camera Command
MS Viewports & Camera
Presentation Drawing pt. 1
Presentation Drawing pt. 2
Clipping a Viewport

Rendering Models

Intro to Rendering
The Materials Window
Applying Materials & Rendering Settings
Adding Lights Point Light
Adding Lights Spot Light
Adding Lights Distant Light & Sun
Creating Materials Paint Color
Creating Materials Select Image
Creating Materials Artwork
The 3D Project

AutoCAD & Adobe Software

Color Correcting a Rendered Image with Photoshop
A Sample EPS File & Illustrator
A Sample EPS File & Photoshop
Using Raster Images Image Size & Resolution
Using Raster Images Calculating DPI
Illustrator & 2D Architectural Graphics
Combining Architectural Graphics with Illustrator
Illustrator & Effects
Photoshop & 2D Architectural Graphics
Photoshop & Effects
Composing the Presentation Files in Illustrator
Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 1
Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 2
Printing the Presentation Files as PDF Documents
Creating a Single Multi-Page PDF Portfolio

Conclusion

Final Words Regarding AutoCAD

Acknowledgements

Thank You

Credits

About this Author

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