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AUTOCAD 2021: Complete Building Construction Drawing Course
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AUTOCAD 2021: Complete Building Construction Drawing Course

Learn CAD Basics with Emphasis on Building Construction Drawings including 2 real world drawings all in one course.
Created byKunle Yusuf
Last updated 1/2021
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Learn all the basic tool needed from scratch
  • Learn all about Building Construction Drawing and be able to take up any Building Drawing Project
  • Learn how to draw and interpret floor plans
  • Learn how to draw roof plans including complex ones
  • Learn how to draw survey/LOT plans in Autocad
  • Learn how to draw a site plan from a survey plan
  • Learn how to draw sections of a building including that of a storey building
  • Learn how to draw staircase in plans and in elevations
  • Learn how to do simple Land use Analysis Calculations
  • Learn how to place all the drawings in a Title block
  • Learn how to print out drawings
  • Learn all about the new tools in AUTOCAD 2021

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Course content

11 sections • 119 lectures • 14h 51m total length

  • Introduction6:21

    Explore the AutoCAD user interface and core workflow, from templates and default settings to creating new documents and sharing drawings as pdf.

  • The Quick Access Toolbar3:24

    Master the quick access toolbar at the top left to quickly create new drawings, open and save files, access properties and sheets, and get online Autodesk help.

  • The Ribbon Area4:39

    Master the ribbon area and file tabs in AutoCAD 2021. Navigate insert, annotate, parametric, and 3d tools, use the view cube, and master view, manage, and output capabilities.

  • Ribbon Area
  • The Layout Tab2:05

    Explore how the AutoCAD 2021 layout tab organizes floor plans and drawings into sheets for printing, with display grid, osnap, polar tracking, and status bar customization.

  • The Layout Tab
  • Zoom Tools2:34

    Master AutoCAD zoom tools to navigate drawings; use the scroll wheel to zoom and access zoom extents, zoom window, zoom previous, real time, zoom all, zoom dynamic, and zoom scale.

  • Zoom Tools
  • Selection Tools in Autocad3:32
  • Understanding Units settings1:47

    Set up units in AutoCAD 2021 for building construction drawings, switch between metric and imperial, and adjust precision to two decimal places, aiming for two millimeters accuracy.

  • Understanding The User Coordinate System5:22

    Explore the user coordinate system, including 2d and 3d coordinates, the x, y, and z axes, quadrants, and how to locate points using positive and negative directions.

  • User Coordinate System
  • Drawing Lines using the Line command1:12

    Learn to draw lines with the AutoCAD 2021 line command by using coordinates on the command line. Practice specifying coordinates precisely to create accurate line geometry.

  • Drawing of Polylines1:29
  • Lines and Polylines
  • Drawing Circles5:17

    Master circle drawing in AutoCAD 2021 by defining centers and radii, creating circles from two or three points, and constructing tangent and inscribed circles for building construction drawings.

  • CIRCLES
  • ARC Tool3:15

    Master the arc tool in AutoCAD 2021 by drawing arcs with two points, three points, or a center point. Adjust the arc's direction and size using on-screen controls.

  • ARC Tool
  • RECTANGLE Tool2:17

    Learn the rectangle command in AutoCAD 2021 by setting the origin and dimensions to draw rectangles quickly. Create a five-sided polygon by specifying its center and choosing inscribed or circumscribed.

  • Drawing Inscribed Polygons1:16

    Master drawing inscribed polygons in AutoCAD 2021 by creating circles, selecting centers, and setting radii for precise inscribed shapes.

  • Drawing Ellipses1:38

    Learn to draw ellipses in AutoCAD 2021 by defining the ellipse center and axis, selecting start and end points, and using the circle analogy for precise construction.

  • Drawing Revision Clouds1:32

    Learn to locate and draw the revision cloud symbol in AutoCAD 2021, including choosing freehand or rectangular cloud shapes and applying points to mark changes on construction drawings.

  • MOVE and COPY Commands3:14

    Select objects, pick a base point, and specify a destination to move them. Use copy to duplicate objects and place copies at a new location, noting the difference from move.

  • ROTATE command4:24

    Select the objects, specify a base point, and preview the rotation using the rotate command in AutoCAD 2021. Set the rotation angle to 45 degrees.

  • TRIM and EXTEND command1:43

    Master the trim and extend commands in AutoCAD 2021 to adjust lines, extend to intersect other lines, and create perpendicular or angled connections for precise building drawings.

  • Working with Fillet Command3:29

    Master the fillet command in AutoCAD 2021 to connect lines with a circle, work with parallel and construction lines, and ensure precise, bounded geometry for building drawings.

  • SCALE and STRETCH command2:08

    Learn to use the scale and stretch commands in AutoCAD 2021 to resize drawings by specified lengths from a base point. Adjust lines by moving and stretching to exact dimensions.

  • Working with ARRAYS3:16

    Learn how to work with arrays in AutoCAD 2021 by quickly drawing circles, selecting and modifying objects, changing colours, and moving along a path, with explode techniques.

  • Working with OFFSETS2:10

    Explore the offsets command in AutoCAD 2021, learn how to specify the distance between two points, apply offsets to objects, and set units for precise building drawings.

  • O-SNAP and SNAP SETTINGS5:14

    Master osnap and snap settings in AutoCAD 2021 to draw precise lines by snapping to endpoints, midpoints, perpendiculars, and intersections for accurate building construction drawings.

  • Using the JOIN command1:19

    learn how to use the join command in AutoCAD 2021 to connect two lines into a single line, selecting source objects and completing the join to create a continuous segment.

  • Creation of BLOCKS5:15

    Create and reuse AutoCAD blocks to streamline floor plans, doors, windows, and other drawing elements across drawings. Learn to create, edit, and copy blocks for consistent construction drawings.

  • Re - Using BLOCKS from other drawings1:09

    learn how to reuse blocks from other drawings by navigating libraries, selecting a source file, and inserting blocks into your current AutoCAD drawing for efficient building construction detailing.

  • LINES and its properties5:17

    Learn to work with lines and their properties in AutoCAD, assign different line types, adjust line type scale, and apply these techniques to building construction drawings.

  • Match Properties Tool1:04

    Learn to use the match properties tool in AutoCAD 2021 to select objects, choose a destination, isolate a line, and match it with another line so the same property displays.

  • LINES and its properties (CONT'D)1:45

    Adjust line transparency in AutoCAD to control visibility, comparing 90% and 45% to see how higher transparency makes lines fainter and lower transparency increases contrast.

  • Settiing the Line Thickness2:19

    Adjust line thickness in AutoCAD by tweaking display and transparency to see how thicker lines appear. Use display levels and version differences to achieve clear drawings.

  • Adding Colours to LINES1:37

    Learn to color lines in AutoCAD 2021 using the palette and properties to change line colors beyond black and white for clearer construction drawings.

  • Quick INQUIRY tool5:38

    Learn to use the quick inquiry tool in AutoCAD 2021 to measure distances and angles, compute areas, and verify designs directly on building drawings.

  • Working with Layers2:12

    Master layer management in AutoCAD 2021 by creating and naming layers and assigning drawing elements such as circles to the appropriate layers to organize drawings.

  • Making Hatches3:29

    learn to apply hatch patterns in AutoCAD 2021 to closed areas, adjust scale and angle, change color, and use point selection for accurate building construction drawings.

  • Associative HATCHES2:23

    Explore associative hatches in AutoCAD to keep hatch patterns linked to boundaries, so moving or changing a boundary automatically updates the hatch shape and pattern.

  • Adding TEXTS to drawings6:21

    Learn how to create and format text in AutoCAD 2021, using multiline text, setting font, height, italics, justification, bullets, and alignment for construction drawings.

  • Working with Dimensions15:40

    Learn dimensioning in AutoCAD 2021 by creating and editing dimensions, adjusting text styles and units, and configuring baseline and extension lines for clear construction drawings.

  • TABLES in AUTOCAD8:13

    Explore how AutoCAD 2021 creates tables to support quantity structures, linking quantities, unit prices, and totals from drawings to Excel, improving cost estimation in building construction drawings.

  • Linking AUTOCAD with MICROSOFT EXCEL3:12

    Discover how to link AutoCAD 2021 with Microsoft Excel using datalink to enable interconnectivity and streamline data transfer for building construction drawings.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is required
  • Any AUTOCAD version from 2010 upwards will work well though the course was recorded with version 2021
  • A willingness and Patience to learn more than just the basics.

Description

THE PROBLEM

          Often times than not, A lot of beginners have always wanted to learn AutoCAD someway somehow, A lot of people can also use the basic skills of AUTOCAD but can't apply it to real world drawings. The use of AutoCAD is not restricted to drawing lines alone and that is the challenge this course has come to solve. Step up from your comfort of knowing only how to use AutoCAD LINES and COPY commands. This is the only course you need as a beginner to be able to take up drawing projects on your own. Intermediate users can also benefit from this course as it will give you an insight on how you can bring all the tools you have learnt into a real world drawing.


THE SOLUTION

     The main aim of learning AutoCAD is in its application and as beginners to this course you will not only be able to use the basic tools of AutoCAD comfortably, also you will be able to prepare full construction drawings for clients and even make money from it.

THE SKILLS

1. Drawing of FLOOR PLANS

    In this section you will learn how to draw basic and complex floor plans, you will also be able to dimension it thoroughly, also we will add various blocks like furniture's, gadgets, toilet fittings, cars into the drawing to make it more detailed. We will go through floor plans for a bungalow building and that of a storey building with two floors.

2. Drawing of ROOF PLANS

     After completing the floor plans we will move to the roof plan and in this section we will learn how to generate both a basic roof plan and a complex one. This is an exciting section for all.

3. Drawing of ELEVATIONS

    In this section, we will generate the elevations of each building we are working on making i.e. four in total per drawing. we will learn how to draw the elevations of roofs using the wooden fascia board style and the modern concrete fascia style, we will also beatify our elevations.

4. Drawing of SECTIONS

   We will learn how to section the buildings along the x and y directions including the roof. This will then lead us to components of a roof truss of which a lecture has been dedicated too. This will also cover how we can section our staircases and foundations.

5. Drawing and Planning of STAIRCASE

    As a designer, it is up to you to plan each and every aspect of a building including the staircase and that is where this section comes in handy. you will be exposed to the various components of a staircase and how they interact with all other building components. This is a very handy tool for everyone. So if you have always being intimidated by staircases this section will help kill you fear.

6. Plotting of SURVEY PLANS

   Usually before any construction the land to build upon must be available and the land surveyors will go to the site to see the extent of the land that is available for use. This is usually shown on a survey plan or a lot plan. This piece of document is what is handed over to the designer (architect or engineer) as the case maybe and it is your duty to come up with a building that will suit the available land space. We will learn how to plot this piece of drawing in AUTOCAD and in turn use it to develop our site plan/landscaping

7. PRINTING

     A usual neglect of most random tutorials online, this is the final section where we are going to learn how we can put all our drawings together in sheets and title block and go for printing. I urge you on getting to this section to endeavor to print your work on paper because some errors are better visualized on paper than on the screen.

***WHAT YOU GET***

  • A Full section dedicated to all beginners starting from an introduction to the UI of AUTOCAD

  • Comprehensive 118 Video Lectures (15hrs in Total)

  • Access to all drawing files and blocks for students use

  • Quizzes and lots more

  • Active Q&A support

  • All the knowledge to draw for people and make money or take up jobs as a Designer

  • Access to future updates

  • Work on real life drawings that will make your own projects easier

Remember

TO BE MORE IS TO KNOW MORE, AND TO KNOW MORE IS TO DRAW MORE

Why wait? Every day is a missed opportunity.

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Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who know nothing about AUTOCAD and Building Construction Drawing
  • Intermediate users of AUTOCAD who can only use tools but cannot apply those tools in real world Building Construction drawing
  • Architects, Building Technologists, Surveyors, Civil Engineers and all other professionals and students in the AEC Industry
  • Anyone who is willing to learn and take up jobs by preparing a full building construction drawing for clients

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