Adding a bathroom element

[zionshea]

can I get a step by step instruction for how to add a bathroom element, such as toilet or sink?

Is it same procedure for the 2D?

How can I import a new element and then use it?

Please help me with a step by step instruction - Thanks in advance.

[Cad64]

Do you already have the bathroom element or do you need to create it?
If you already have the element, what file format is it? Is it .dwg, .dxf, .3ds, or something else?

[zionshea]

I do not want to create it, any standard elemeny will be good enough.

I am drawing a 3D building (actually 2D could be enough for me). Using Autocad 2008 on a dwg format.

I need to add a sink and a toilet to that drawing. I hope I will be able to use an existing Autocad library elements or may be import.

[rvpas]

Hi,
You can download from some manufacter like "kohler" or other your 3d library but attention before you insert 3d block, you have to open it to check its units, size, layer, and base point in first.
Remember, use layer 0 when you create your block
Sorry I can not give you some links because I do not enought post.
Have a nice day
Pascal

[ReMark]

What you are referring is called a "block" not an element.

Most major manufacturers of kitchen and bath fixtures have 2D blocks available for free download right from their websites. Some manufacturers (not all) also offer 3D versions as well.

Plain AutoCAD does not ship with pre-defined blocks. Blocks either have to be created by the user, downloaded for free off the Internet, or purchased as part of a library from 3rd-party providers such as Cad-Blocks.com.

Kohler CAD symbols:

http://www.us.kohler.com/tech/cadsym...=1&nitem=link8

CAD Corner - Architectural Blocks - Bathroom:

http://www.cadcorner.ca/cadblocks/archblocks.php

[zionshea]

Thanks ReMark,

Once I will download from the internet - can you please explain How should I install the downloaded file and then how can I use it?

[alan_mardan]

Dear remark,
regarding the blocks, i have downloaded them but how can i import them to my own drawing? as these are complete drawings?

I have the in my downloaded folder but dont know how to import them to my existing drawing?

thanks
Alan

[ReMark]

Alan:

Yes, the blocks are actually drawing (dwg) files and can be INSERTED (not Imported) into any AutoCAD drawing.

You are familiar with the INSERT command are you not?

[alan_mardan]

I am not familiar with this,

Would you please explain me if possible?

I tried to use ''copy selection'' command which worked, but i have to scale them up.

Regards
Alan

[ReMark]

There are a few ways to get blocks (.dwg files) into a drawing.

One way is to use the Insert command.

Invoke the Insert command. This will bring up the Insert dialog box.
You'll be asked for the name of the block. You can use the Browse button to find it.
You'll see options for specifying the Insertion point, Scale and Rotation. I'd recommend leaving the default settings for the moment.
Click the OK button. The dialog box will disappear and now you can insert the block you have choosen.

A second way to insert a block is via the Design Center. Basically you use the Design Center to catalog the contents of a drawing. This includes any linetypes, blocks, etc. as may have been used. Then you "drag and drop" these "entities" into the drawing you are working on.

A third way is to populate a new tool palette with blocks you know you'll be using quite often. Then all you do is drag and drop these blocks into the drawing you are working on.

Finally, as if you needed a fourth way, you can open one drawing and do a "copy/paste" from that drawing to another one you have open.

Got all that?