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Course Description
AutoCAD® is the most popular software for Architectural drawing and design visualization. This practical "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 today, simply click on the movie links.
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Introduction
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| Introduction to AutoCAD 2007 | (03:48) | T | |
| Review the AutoCAD 2007 GUI | (05:16) | T | |
| From AutoCAD to Adobe Files | (03:52) | T | |
| Architectural Firms & AutoCAD | (03:43) | T | |
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CAD Drawings
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| 2D Drawings & SF Chart | (04:24) | T | |
| Externally Referenced Files | (04:25) | T | |
| Printing a Drawing File | (05:41) | T | |
| Introducing Illustrator | (03:32) | T | |
| Introducing Photoshop | (04:31) | T | |
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Drawing Tips
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| Blocks & Wblocks | (04:02) | T | |
| Clipboard Tips | (03:51) | T | |
| Intro to DesignCenter | (05:22) | T | |
| Intro to Tool Palettes | (04:34) | T | |
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External References
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| External Reference Defined | (03:49) | ||
| Insert an XREF | (05:02) | ||
| XCLIP Command pt. 1 | (04:26) | ||
| XCLIP Command pt. 2 | (04:32) | ||
| XREF Manager | (05:32) | ||
| Editing an XREF | (04:19) | ||
| When to Use External References | (03:22) | ||
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External Reference Example
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| Existing Architectural Sheet | (05:09) | ||
| Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 1 | (06:50) | ||
| Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 2 | (06:33) | ||
| Sub for an XREF & Visretain | (05:55) | ||
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Creating the Working Drawings
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| Construction Lines | (06:55) | ||
| Layers & Draw Order | (06:18) | ||
| Hatch Elevations | (05:22) | ||
| The Architectural Sheet | (06:19) | ||
| Viewports & Titles | (07:30) | ||
| Create a Dimension Style | (06:58) | ||
| Draw & Edit Dimensions | (06:28) | ||
| Create New Dimension Styles | (04:04) | ||
| Leaders & More | (05:35) | ||
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Inside the Working Drawings
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| The Working Drawings | (06:55) | ||
| Revision Cloud | (04:38) | ||
| Maximize & Lock Viewports | (04:58) | ||
| Using an Attribute Block | (07:01) | ||
| Creating an Attribute Block | (07:01) | ||
| Elevation Marker & Quick Tips | (04:57) | ||
| Selecting Objects pt. 1 | (06:58) | ||
| Selecting Objects pt. 2 | (05:53) | ||
| Cycle & Quick Select | (06:45) | ||
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Printing
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| Plotting a Drawing Overview | (07:00) | ||
| Create a Monochrome Plot Style | (06:27) | ||
| Create a Color Plot Style | (05:47) | ||
| Combined Styles & Color Books | (06:50) | ||
| Plotting an EPS File | (05:42) | ||
| Plotting a PDF Document | (05:04) | ||
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Dynamic Blocks
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| Dynamic Blocks & the Editor | (06:40) | ||
| Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 1 | (07:18) | ||
| Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 2 | (07:30) | ||
| North Arrow Dynamic Block | (06:47) | ||
| Creating a Visibility Parameter | (05:59) | ||
| Creating an Alignment Parameter | (04:20) | ||
| Attributes & Visibility State | (06:41) | ||
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Intro to 3D
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| 3D Architectural Models | (04:32) | ||
| 3D Orbit | (07:17) | ||
| Naming & Saving a View & UCS | (06:37) | ||
| Creating a 3D Wine Glass Surface | (06:02) | ||
| Rotating a 3D Wine Glass in 3D Space | (06:09) | ||
| Revolving a Surface & Solid | (04:52) | ||
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Intro to 3D Solids
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| 3D Sofa pt. 1 | (05:37) | ||
| 3D Sofa pt. 2 | (06:05) | ||
| 3D Sofa More Commands | (05:05) | ||
| Completing the 3D Sofa | (05:14) | ||
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The 3D Exterior Model
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| Starting the New 3D Drawing File | (04:52) | ||
| Creating the Walls pt. 1 | (06:22) | ||
| Creating the Walls pt. 2 | (04:15) | ||
| Xref the Elevations & 3D Rotate | (06:16) | ||
| Xref the Elevations & UCS | (07:02) | ||
| Pushpull the Openings in the Walls | (05:28) | ||
| Box the Openings in the Walls | (05:23) | ||
| Extrude Union & Subtract Openings | (05:38) | ||
| Box & Polysolid the Windows | (06:54) | ||
| Completing the Window | (05:58) | ||
| Copy & Rotate 3D Objects | (05:06) | ||
| Using CTRL to Manipulate 3D Objects | (05:51) | ||
| Dynamic UCS & 3D Openings | (05:11) | ||
| Door Frames Using Path | (04:41) | ||
| Creating & Slicing the Roof | (07:08) | ||
| Slicing 3D Solids | (05:20) | ||
| Rotating the UCS & Slicing | (06:29) | ||
| Review & Drawing of the 3D Model | (07:01) | ||
| Interference Command | (03:52) | ||
| Creating Gutters & Downspouts | (06:57) | ||
| Completing the Exterior Model | (06:54) | ||
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3D Interior Model
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| Interior Walls | (04:48) | ||
| Interference & Interior Walls | (04:09) | ||
| Point Filters pt. 1 | (05:32) | ||
| Point Filters pt. 2 | (05:46) | ||
| External Reference Options pt. 1 | (07:03) | ||
| External Reference Options pt. 2 | (05:20) | ||
| Door & Window Frames pt. 1 | (06:01) | ||
| Door & Window Frames pt. 2 | (06:20) | ||
| Door & Window Frames Copy Faces | (06:16) | ||
| 3D Commands & Bifold Doors | (06:22) | ||
| Creating 3D Cabinets | (06:33) | ||
| Completing the 3D Counter | (05:49) | ||
| Completing the 3D Cabinet Doors | (04:42) | ||
| Inserting & Modifying 3D Objects | (05:18) | ||
| Ruled Mesh & Curtains | (06:03) | ||
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Perspective Views
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| Creating a Perspective View | (06:31) | ||
| Saving a Perspective View | (03:26) | ||
| The Camera Command | (06:06) | ||
| MS Viewports & Camera | (05:43) | ||
| Presentation Drawing pt. 1 | (05:50) | ||
| Presentation Drawing pt. 2 | (07:15) | ||
| Clipping a Viewport | (06:35) | ||
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Rendering Models
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| Intro to Rendering | (05:57) | ||
| The Materials Window | (06:39) | ||
| Applying Materials & Rendering Settings | (06:29) | ||
| Adding Lights Point Light | (06:14) | ||
| Adding Lights Spot Light | (06:43) | ||
| Adding Lights Distant Light & Sun | (05:17) | ||
| Creating Materials Paint Color | (05:43) | ||
| Creating Materials Select Image | (05:06) | ||
| Creating Materials Artwork | (06:16) | ||
| The 3D Project | (06:20) | ||
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AutoCAD & Adobe Software
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| Color Correcting a Rendered Image with Photoshop | (07:05) | ||
| A Sample EPS File & Illustrator | (06:43) | ||
| A Sample EPS File & Photoshop | (05:28) | ||
| Using Raster Images Image Size & Resolution | (06:15) | ||
| Using Raster Images Calculating DPI | (04:14) | ||
| Illustrator & 2D Architectural Graphics | (06:29) | ||
| Combining Architectural Graphics with Illustrator | (07:14) | ||
| Illustrator & Effects | (05:32) | ||
| Photoshop & 2D Architectural Graphics | (06:36) | ||
| Photoshop & Effects | (06:41) | ||
| Composing the Presentation Files in Illustrator | (07:04) | ||
| Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 1 | (05:04) | ||
| Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 2 | (06:24) | ||
| Printing the Presentation Files as PDF Documents | (05:37) | ||
| Creating a Single Multi-Page PDF Portfolio | (04:48) | ||
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Conclusion
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| Final Words Regarding AutoCAD | (04:52) | ||
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Acknowledgements
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| Thank You | (04:22) | ||
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Credits
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| About this Author | (03:05) | ||
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| Course: | Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 for Architects |
| Author: | Ivanhoe Tejeda |
| SKU: | 33850 |
| ISBN: | 1-934743-54-2 |
| Release Date: | 2008-02-27 |
| Duration: | 13 hrs / 136 tutorials |
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| Captions: | Available on CD and Online University |
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