DragonEcko Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Hello. I have had autocad 2005 for awhile. My pc has been down and I just got it running again because I am embarking on a new journey. I am trying to draw out my home but it seems I have forgotten how to use Autocad. My problem is in how I learn. I tried reading my book but it's like looking at a new language. I'm a visual guy but going online and viewing it on youtube doesn't help either. I don't have time to go back to school so I'm trying to see if I can get help here. I basically need to relearn how to use my Autocad again to get my home Drawings off my grid paper and on to a professional drawing to bring in to my county for review. It would be awesome to get some help if I could getting re taught. Thank you Jon. Quote
ReMark Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Where are you located? Have you looked at the tutorials here at CADTutor? Another website that comes highly recommended is one called mycadsite.com where you'll also find good tutorials. Quote
DragonEcko Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 I'm located in Gouverneur NY. I am looking through the tutorials here to get a grasp on it. Quote
ReMark Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 OK. Then you'll want to open a new drawing and set your UNITS type to Architectural. I'm guessing you will have no problem with the default precision of 1/16th of an inch. Remember to draw everything in model space at FULL size. Do NOT "draw to scale" as one might do on a drafting board. Make use of Orthomode (keeps lines straight and true) and utilize OSnaps for accuracy. And don't forget to make use of layers and colors. Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and make a list of layers. There should be one for walls, windows, and doors for starters. Later on you may add layers for hatching, plumbing, electrical, furniture, dimensions, text, and your title block and border depending on how detailed you want to make your drawing. Finally, consider the use of blocks for repetitive items (ex. - windows). Quote
ReMark Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Good. Then the next time we hear from you it should be in a post with an image of your floor plan attached. Good luck. Quote
designerstuart Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 ReMark good to see you are still excellent. Quote
Dadgad Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 While we all aspire to excellence, even on a bad day, he's remarkable. Quote
DragonEcko Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Almost done but can't post the pic of my cad drawing. Quote
Cad64 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 can't post the pic of my cad drawing. What problem are you having? Quote
DragonEcko Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 It won't put in the pic. Doesn't show a link for it. The front view I think is going to be a bit tricky. Quote
ReMark Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 It should be as simple as creating an image file (.jpg or .png), uploading the file then attaching it to your post. What is the file type? What is the file size? Another option would be to attach a copy of the actual .dwg file. Consider it. Quote
DragonEcko Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 The computer that I'm using for my cad doesn't allow internet on it which makes it a problem. Quote
Dana W Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 The computer ������ that I'm using for my cad doesn't allow internet on it which makes it a problem. You can USB drive the DWG file, a pdf, or png of it to the computer that does have internet. Then start by clicking the Go Advanced button at the bottom of your next post. Click the paperclip, Add Files, Choose files, Done, then you are done. Click the "?" in the attachment manager to see file size limits. Quote
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