Synopses & Reviews
This powerful book is a must for the architectural professional engineer or student using AutoCAD. It offers step-by-step explanations on how to set up detailed databases and how to create a series of drawing sheets and pages for use in day-to-day operations. The accompanying data disk includes settings, formats and symbol libraries for AutoCAD Releases 12 and 13. Putting the tools to work is easy with the fill in the blank files in Microsoft Word and Excel for developing architectural schedules, meeting notes, code analysis, programming and other office functions. The chapter on schematic design addresses the issues of effective use of AutoCAD in creating design and presentations.
Synopsis
This text offers the student realistic perspective of professional AutoCAD conventions for architects. It covers coordination of drawings and detail databases, as well as providing formats for drawing sheets and pages. The accompanying data disk includes settings, formats and symbol libraries for AutoCAD Releases 12 and 13. Putting the tools to work is easy with the "fill in the blank" files in Microsoft Word and Excel for developing architectural schedules, meeting notes, code analysis, programming and other office functions. Keywords: AutoCAD for Architecture
Synopsis
A must for every practicing architect and engineer who uses AutoCAD, this powerful book/disk resource demonstrates step by step how to successfully set up detailed databases, create a series of drawing sheets and pages for use in daily operations, and effectively use AutoCAD to create winning design presentations. The disk includes settings, formats, and symbol libraries for both Release 12 and 13, along with an invaluable "electronic office" containing fill-in-the-blanks files in Word and Excel for architectural schedules, meeting notes, faxes, etc.
About the Author
Mr. Jules is a Professor of Architecture at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Systems. Introduction to Firm Principles. Review Procedures. Introduction. Definition of Terms. Naming Conventions. Drawing Sheets. Sheet Types. Sheet Numbering. Project Names. Sheet Tiltles. Layer Names. Drawing Sheets and Pages. Master Sheet Formats. Sheet Layouts. Framing Details. Text Alignments. Drawing Pages. Detail Drawing and Detail Databases. Symbol Sets. Reference Drawings. Schedules. Cover Sheets and Detail Books. Design, Presentation, and the Electronic Office.