This week we have another really interesting guest post that looks at aspects of AutoCAD some people would never even consider possible. Nick Williams shares his knowledge on the subject of attaching and exporting object data in AutoCAD. As always it is great to hear...
Quick CAD Tips – How to use the stretch command
In this video, I show you how to use the STRETCH command.
Quick CAD Tips – How to work out areas
In this video, I show you how to work out areas of a floor plan using the AREA command.
Site model in Sketchup from CAD
Following on from the how to model a site in SketchUp using the help of Google Earth video, this tutorial shows you how to use a cad drawing as the starting point for your 3d model.In this video we look at:- Setting up your cad drawing for exporting to...
Quick CAD Tips – How to print
In this video, I show you how to print from both your model space and from a set up layout sheet.
Quick CAD Tips – How to scale a drawing
In this video, I show you how to scale a drawing or image in cad, using either the scale or align tool. I also show you how to import an image into cad for tracing.
Quick CAD Tips – Working with layouts and viewports
In this video, I show you how to set up and work with viewports in your layout sheets. I look at the difference between paperspace and model space, setting up different scales in your viewports so that you can print a layout with different scaled drawings....
Quick CAD Tips – Dimensions
In this short video I explain how to work with dimensions in AutoCAD, and how to use dimension styles to make your work faster and easier.
Quick CAD Tips – Text
In this short video I explain how to work with text in AutoCAD, and how to use text styles to make your work with text faster and easier.
Quick CAD Tips – How to insert .pat files into autocad
In this short video I explain how to insert pat files into auto cad to use in your hatching. Its easy and fast.
Quick CAD Tips – Trim and Extend
In this short video I explain how to use the Trim and Extend commands in Autocad.
Quick CAD Tips – How to convert units
In this short video I explain how to convert your drawing units in Autocad from imperial to metric and metric to imperial. Its really easy and really fast.
MY FAVOURITE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
I have curated a list of some of the tools and resources I would strongly recommend for anyone studying or working in Architecture.