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DATE: March 04, 2022 CREATE A BLOCK (sld3)

For example, this is how you could create a
LESSON: BLOCKS module for a cubicle design.
� WORKING WITH BLOCKS� 1. Create the objects for the block
CREATE A BLOCK (sld1) 2. Start the BLOCK command.
It is a collection of objects that are combined
3. Enter a name for the block, in this case
into a single named object.
Quad-Cube.
The following are some sample blocks at 4. Select the objects that you created for the
various scales: block (click 1 and 2).
5. Specify the block insertion point
NOTE: You can enter information for steps
3,4, and 5 into the Block Definition dialog
box in any order.

Some of these blocks are realistic

representations of objects, some are symbols,
and one of them is an architectural title block
for a D-size drawing.
CREATE A BLOCK (sld4)
CREATE A BLOCK (sld2) After creating the block definition, you can
Instead of creating a drawing file to be insert, copy, and rotate the block as needed.
inserted as a block, you might want to create
a block definition directly in your current
drawing.
Use this method if you do not plan to insert Using the EXPLODE command, you can
the block into any other drawing. explode a block into its component objects if
you need to make changes. In the illustration
In that case, use the BLOCK command to
below, the cubicle on the right was exploded
create the block definition.
and modified.

In this example, you would probably create a

new block definition from the objects in the
exploded block.
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INSERT BLOCK (sld1)
Typically, each of these blocks is an
individual drawing file, perhaps saved in a
folder with similar drawing files.
When you need to insert one into your current
drawing file, use the INSERT command (or
enter I in the Command window.
INSERT BLOCK (sld2)
The first time you insert the drawing as a
block, you must click Browse to locate the
drawing file. Make sure you organize you
blocks into easy-to-find folders.
Once inserted, the block definition is stored
in your current drawing. From then on, you
can choose it from the Name drop down list
without needing to click the Browse button.
INSERT BLOCK (sld3)
Notice that when you insert a block, it is
attached to your cursor at the point indicated.
This location is called the insertion point. By
default, the insertion point is the origin point
(0,0) of the original drawing.
After inserting the block, you can select it and
a grip appears. You can easily move and
rotate this block using this grip.
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DATE: March 11, 2022
LESSON: LAYERS
※ ORGANIZING YOUR
DRAWING USING LAYERS ※
LAYERS
Layers are the equivalent of the overlays used
in paper-based drafting.
They are the primary organizational tool in
AutoCAD.
Layers are used to group information by
function and to enforce linetype, color, and
other standards.
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FUNCTIONS OF LAYERS
With layers, you can:
▪ Associate objects by their function or
location.
▪ Display or hide all objects related to a
single operation.
▪ Enforce linetype, color, and other
property standards for each layer.
LAYER CONTROLS (sld1)
To see how a drawing is organized, use the
LAYER command to open the Layer
Properties Manager.
You can either enter LAYER or LA in the
Command window, or you can close the
Layer Properties tool on the ribbon.
LAYER CONTROLS (sld2)
Here’s what the Layer Properties Manager
displays for this drawing.
As indicated, layer 10 WALLS is the current
layer. All new objects are automatically
placed on that layer. In the list of layers, the
green check next to layer 10 WALLS
indicates that it is the current layer.
In the column labeled On, notice that the light
bulb icons for two layers are dark. This
indicates that these layers were turned off to
hide the doors and electrical wiring in the
floor plan.
Notice that each layer name starts with a two-
digit number. This convention makes it easy
to control the order of the layers because their
order does not depend on the alphabet.
CONTROLS IN THE LAYER
PROPERTIES MANAGER
To create a new layer, click the button shown
and enter the name of the new layer.
To make a different layer the current one,
click the layer and then click the indicated
button.
QUICK ACCESS TO LAYER SETTINGS
(sld1)
The Layer Properties Manager takes up a lot
of space, and you may not always need to
access all the options.
For quick access to the most common layer
controls, use the controls on the ribbon.
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When no objects are selected, the Layers
panel on the Home tab displays the name of
the current layer as shown here.

QUICK ACCESS TO LAYER SETTINGS

(sld2)
PROPERTIES PALETTE (sld1)
Occasionally, check to make sure that the
The Properties palette is an essential tool.
objects you create will be on the correct layer.
You can open it with the PROPERTIES
Click the drop-down arrow to display a list of
command (enter PR in the Command
layers, and then click a layer on the list to
window you can press Ctrl + 1, or you can
make it the current layer.
click the tiny arrow in the Properties paniel
You can also click on any layer setting icon on the Home tab-whichever you prefer.
in the list to change its setting.

PROPERTIES PALETTE (sld2)

LAYER PROPERTIES
You can assign properties such as color and
linetype to individual objects, or as default
properties assigned to layers.
In the following drawing, the walls, exterior
stone facing, doors, fixtures, cabinetry.
HVAC, electrical, and text were created
using different colors to help differentiate
them.
The Properties palette displays a list of all the
important property settings.
You can click any of the available fields to
change the current settings.
In the following example, if no objects are
selected, the current color will be change
from ByLayer to Red and the UCS icon will
be turned off.
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QUICK ACCESS TO PROPERTY
SETTINGS
The Properties palette can take up a lot of
space.
For quick access to the most common
properties, use the Properties panel. As you
VERIFY AND CHANGE OBJECT can see in this example, the listed properties
PROPERTIES will all be determined by the current layer.

You can use the Properties palette to verify

and change property settings for selected
objects. If you click an object in your drawing
to select it, here is what you might see in the
Properties palette.
The Properties panel works the same way as
the Properties palette.
When you select an object, the current
property settings are replaced by the
properties assigned to the selected object, and
Notice that the current properties for the you can use this panel to easily change the
selected object are displayed in the palette. properties of one or more selected objects.
You can change any of these properties by
clicking and changing the setting.
LINETYPES
A property that is set to "ByLayer" inherits its
Dashed and other non-continuous linetypes
setting from the layer. In the previous
are assigned from the Properties panel.
example, the objects that were created on the
20 ELECTRICAL layer a purple because that You must first load a linetype before you can
is the default color of the objects on that assign it.
layer.
In the Linetype drop-down list, click Other.
If you select several objects, only their
common properties are listed in the
Properties palette. If you change one of these
properties, all the selected objects will
change in one operation. Selecting objects is
covered in more det in the Modifying topic.
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THE LINETYPE MANAGER DIALOG
BOX
Perform the following steps in order.
1. Click Load. Choose one or more linetypes
that you want to use. Notice that dashed (non-
continuous) linetypes come in several preset
LINEWEIGHTS (sld2)
sizes.
You can leave the lineweight set to ByLayer,
2. Click Show/Hide details to display
or you can specify a value that override the
additional settings.
layer's lineweight.
3. Specify a different "global scale factor for
In some cases, the lineweight previews look
all linetypes-the larger the value, the longer
the same because they are displayed in
the dashes and spaces. Click OK.
approximated pixel widths on a monitor. .
4. Once you've loaded the linetypes that you However, they will print at the correct
plan to use, you can select any object and thickness.
specify a finetype from the Properties panel
To control the display of lineweights, click
or the Properties palette. Alternatively, you
the Lineweight Settings button at the bottom
can specify a default linetype for any layer in
of the lineweight list.
the Layer Properties Manager.
In the Lineweight Settings dialog box, you
can choose whether you want to display hide
lineweights.

LINEWEIGHTS (sld1)
The Lineweight property provides a way to
display different thicknesses for selected
objects.
The thickness of the lines remains constant
regardless of the scale of the view. In a
layout, lineweights are always displayed and
printed in real-world units.
Lineweights can also be assigned from the
Properties panel.
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DATE: March 18, 2022
LESSON: INTRODUCTION
TO 3D
� INTRODUCTION TO 3D �
AUTOCAD
▪ Is three-dimensional CAD software
that is used commercially across the
world.
▪ Developed by Autodesk in the year
1982. AutoCAD is also available as a
mobile and web app which is marketed
as AutoCAD 360.
▪ Offers an exclusive range of
commands and functions both for 3D
and 2D modeling and drawing with an
amazing set of tools.
▪ 3D is all about the third 2 coordinate.
While working in 2D the user only
cares for the X and Y axis and most of
the lime coordinates are not used.
Whereas, while working with So the
user uses all the coordinates which can
even make their work quite easier.
IMPORTANCE OF 3D
Today, technology has made it possible to
link our imagination a bit closer to the reality
and it can be done by 3D modeling, printing,
rendering and more.
There is a huge number of software available
in the market that offers the users to bring
their imagination into reality. Some of the
software is freeware while some are priced.
With every update and with continuous new
discoveries, people are more attracted
towards the technology that is offering them
to make and create vivid designs.
The need for 3D is a necessary part of the
designing world. Without it, the design
almost looks like a sketch.
Moreover, 3D is a boost for all the interior
designers, architects who can design life-like
models of any building, office or any exterior
with some interiors as well like furniture,
walls, show pieces and more.
3D MODELING (sld1)
A process of creating a mathematical
representation of any surface of an object in
three dimensions by using special software is
called 3D modeling.
The user can also create 3D models
physically using 3D printers.
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There is a lot of software that is used to create
3D models like AutoCAD, MAX, MAYA,
and many more.
3D MODELING (sld2)
3D models are high in demand with the game
developers as well. Some computer games
use already rendered images of 3D models
which are known as sprites. This helps the
designer to view the model in all directions
and they can make sure that the object created
is like the original one.
Presently, 3D models are also used by the
movie industry, they use them as objects for
animated and real-life pictures. Also, since a
lot VFX (visual effects) are used in movies
and gaming industry 3D models, renders and
effects are most commonly used.
The medical industry also uses 3D models of
organs model.
SOME BENEFITS OF 3D MODELING
▪ Users can get a more evocative design
and they can even see the virtual
images of their projects.
▪ Architectural 3D model is much more
interesting and realistic than a 2D
model.
▪ Gives is much more compelling and
satisfying to the user than viewing a
2D drawing.
▪ User can see the impact of all the
minor and major changes made in a 3D
model.
▪ Aids in better finishing of the designs,
without wasting time and money.
▪ an amazing advantage to interior
designers as they get to create and then
modify 3D interior as well as exterior
as per their need and choice.
▪ user gets to know the physical
dimensions of the objects and its
distance in relation with other objects
in the total layout. This feature helps
enormously to see and modify
arrangements of objects based on their
sizes.
▪ For best results, some artists use a
mixture of 3D modeling followed by
editing the 2D computer-rendered
images from the 3D model.
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LAUNCH AUTOCAD 3D BASICS INTERFACE
1. CHOOSE - Start, Programs, 3D BASIC 3D BASIC
Autodesk, AutoCAD from the RIBBONS PULLDOWN
Windows program manager. OR MENUS
2. DOUBLE-CLICK - the AutoCAD CREATE HOME
icon from your desktop. EDIT RENDER
DRAW INSERT
WORKSPACES MODIFY MANAGE
AutoCAD workspaces are sets of menus, SELECTION OUTPUT
toolbars and dockable windows (such as the COORDINATES PLUG-INS :
Properties palette, DesignCenter, and the ONLINE
Tool palettes window) that are grouped and LAYERS AND EXPRESS TOOLS
organized so that you can work in a custom, VIEWS
task-oriented drawing environment.
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3D MODELING INTERFACE
3D MODELING 3D MODELING
PANELS PULLDOWN
MENUS
MODELING HOME
MESH SOLID
SOLID EDITING SURFACES
DRAW MESH
MODIFY RENDER
SECTION PARAMETRIC
COORDINATES INSERT,
ANNOTATE,
VIEW
VIEW MANAGE,
OUTPUT
SELECTION PLUG-INS,
ONLINE
LAYERS AND EXPRESS TOOLS
GROUPS
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DATE: April 01, 2022

LESSON: SURFACE MODELING

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