AutoCAD for Architects and BIM Modelers- Master Class

Master AutoCAD layers by creating new layers with colors and line weights, and using freeze and lock. Save a metric template to capture units and layer setups for faster starts.

Master AutoCAD line and polyline drawing by comparing lines and polylines, using shortcuts like L and F8, endpoint snapping, and polyline subcommands such as stretch and add vertex.

Explore rectangle drawing in AutoCAD, using the rec command to set length and width, place shapes with dynamic input or coordinates, and apply chamfer, fillet, rotation, area, and thickness.

Master AutoCAD copy and move tools with base-point placement, distance-based arrays, and repeat last command to efficiently create multiple copies and aligned layouts.

AutoCAD column drafting: draw 20 by 20 cm rectangles with rec, and place them at axis distances like 2.7 m, 2.4 m, and 3.2 m on the column layer.

Learn to assign dash dot and center line types to axes in AutoCAD, adjust line scale with line type scale and global settings, and apply changes quickly using match properties.

Master AutoCAD wall offset techniques for exterior and interior walls using polylines and distance offsets. Utilize explode, stretch, trim, and multiple to refine layouts.

Master the AutoCAD trim command to clean up designs by trimming intersections, using crossing and cutting edge subcategories, and controlling line thickness with line weights.

Learn to layout interior walls by offsetting from exterior walls and drawing rectangles, set distances like 4.65 m or 4.8 m, and switch between tabs with Ctrl+Tab.

Master AutoCAD extend and offset techniques to draw interior walls from exterior plans, using precise distances (4.65 m, 4.8 m) and efficient tab switching with Ctrl+Tab.

Explore how the AutoCAD fillet command connects lines with one click, creating carvings and arcs at adjustable radii, including zero radius for line-to-line connections.

Explore the chamfer command in AutoCAD, compare it with fillet, adjust distance settings (first distance, second distance), and use trim options to create precise beveled corners.

Learn to draft exterior and interior walls in AutoCAD, create door openings with precise offsets and distances, and refine plans by extending, trimming, and aligning openings.

Explore the AutoCAD mirror command to copy and mirror objects around a symmetry axis, using two-point axes or a line created with F8 for quick, symmetrical designs.

Master AutoCAD mirror techniques for architecture by selecting the target area, finding the center via the midpoint between two points (M2P) and symmetry axis, using F8, and trimming extra lines.

Depict door openings with dashed hidden lines in elevation, using view lines and hidden line types. Apply mirror, copy, and match properties to quickly create and align openings and walls.

Learn to model an amphitheater in AutoCAD using donuts, layers, offsets, stair geometry, and door openings, including hidden lines, mirror, and zigzag curtain line.

Master AutoCAD floor plans and section views by practicing stair boxes, hidden lines, and doors, using shortcuts to speed up workflow while mastering horizontal and vertical plan cuts at 1.2m.

Master AutoCAD stair design and sectioning, using 1.20 m section height, dashed hidden lines, nosing offsets, and mirroring to layout stairs around an elevator box.

Explore AutoCAD arc commands for curved elements, including three-point arcs and start center variants, and learn to draw arc walls, adjust grips, and apply trim, extend, and match properties.

Learn to rotate objects in AutoCAD using the rotate command, select a base point, set angles, and use copy and align options, including reference points to match angles.

Learn to draft stairs and place doors along an arc in AutoCAD by using arc construction, offset, rotate, mirror, and trim techniques, while checking door openings.

Learn to use the AutoCAD block command to create reusable blocks, reduce complexity, and lighten files. Edit blocks centrally and apply them to doors and furniture for faster workflows.

Learn to create column blocks in AutoCAD, set the pick-point center, copy and align columns across the project, and prepare blocks for easier edits and future hatch application.

Learn to use door blocks in AutoCAD, edit them in block editor, and place multiple doors with align, mirror, and scale commands while applying by layer properties and hidden lines.

Explore how to use the AutoCAD scale command to resize objects precisely, align with base points, use reference options, and create blocks while applying scales across doors and plans.

Master AutoCAD furniture block libraries by organizing layers, inserting and scaling patterns, mirroring items, and editing blocks to ensure clean, well organized furniture plans.

Learn to use rectangular array in AutoCAD to copy objects into columns and rows, control spacing, edit source, and replace items, while exploring path and polar array options.

Master path array placement in AutoCAD using SP line, control points, and fit, plus blend curves to create splines between objects.

Set a base point at table center to create a polar array with item count, degrees, and rows; adjust 3D item level and use edit source, replace item, reset array.

Use polar array to draw circle stars for spiral stairs, adjusting radius and offsets, setting item count and direction, and build geometry with lines, donuts, mirrors, and hidden lines.

Learn to model a ramp in AutoCAD using lines, fillet radii, offsets, and a path array to set spacing, direction, and array-based ramp geometry.

Master creating amphitheater seating in AutoCAD with a rectangular array, configuring eight chairs in eight columns with 55 cm gaps and four additional rows, then finalize with a midpoint mirror.

Learn to create equal segments with divide and measure in AutoCAD, adjust point styles with PT and set size, and build closet boxes and layouts using arrays, mirror, and blocks.

This lecture demonstrates how to use the AutoCAD hatch command to fill enclosed areas with patterns, solids, or gradients, using boundary or pick-point methods and adjusting scale, angle, and color.

Explore hatch modify tools in AutoCAD for architects by applying patterns, colors, and scale, and manage boundaries with associative on, remove, recreate boundary, and set origin options.

Create a custom hatch by drawing a pattern, converting it to a block, and saving it with super hatch; insert with a base point, scale, angle, inside a boundary.

Import and apply downloaded hatch patterns in AutoCAD using super hatch to create custom patterns. Set and manage the support file search path, then adjust hatch scale for better visuals.

Apply solid hatch patterns to columns and walls, adjust scale and color, and troubleshoot hatch issues using pick point, net and angle patterns, and object isolation to manage openings.

Learn to apply hatch patterns for lobby flooring and landscape areas in AutoCAD, adjusting scale, setting the origin, and using patterns to differentiate grass, sand, and concrete textures.

Explore text usage and settings in AutoCAD, including text styles, fonts, scribe fonts, annotate tab options, and the auto dim command for interior and exterior dimensions.

Learn to apply essential symbols in AutoCAD projects, including degree, plus/minus, diameter, angle, squared, and cubed, and convert height codes into reusable blocks.

Master text background mask in AutoCAD by adjusting fill color and the border offset factor, and learn to use scribe phones to support Persian language commands.

Learn to load custom fonts in AutoCAD with AutoLISP, including Persian fonts like Khattab Lisp, and set code tab options to type right-to-left text accurately.

Apply dimension styles to real project drawings in AutoCAD for architects and BIM modelers, distinguishing interior and exterior dimensions, and configuring annotative, text, and unit settings for precise documentation.

Master exterior dimensioning in AutoCAD by using linear, continue, and quick dimension tools, managing scales and extension lines, layers, and openings in architectural plans.

Learn to create and manage layers, set interior dimensions in AutoCAD, adjust annotation scales, and use the auto dim tool for efficient floor plan dimensioning.

Master AutoLISP for lightning-fast plan dimensioning in AutoCAD by loading the Lisp, using the DMM command to place precise x, y, and center dimensions, with careful settings and layer management.

Explore the types of dimensions in AutoCAD, including linear, angular, arc length, radius, diameter, and coordinates, with QuickTime techniques to measure areas and use extension lines.

Explore how to install and use plugins and AutoLISP (lists and scripts) in AutoCAD, including loading, setting paths, and adding add-ins to streamline your architectural workflow.

Speed up drafting with the multiple offset plugin to quickly create controlled inwards and outwards offsets on walls, mortar, and tiles across layers.

Use the auto align plugin in AutoCAD to quickly align objects, text boxes, and dimensions by left, right, center, top, middle, bottom, and equal spacing, boosting speed.

Compute total lengths of lines, arcs, walls, and circles in AutoCAD using a plugin. Isolate layers and use select objects to measure all or individual elements, with practical length examples.

Master double offset lisp to set offsets on both sides in AutoCAD, load the lisp, and apply it to polylines, circles, and splines for faster, accurate modeling.

Master auto counting of blocks in AutoCAD with AutoLISP using the 2022 count command, producing a block table, with options to rename blocks, and sort by name or quantity.

Create a project-wide legend in AutoCAD with autolisp, using layers, line types, and colors; customize text styles, fonts, and scales for precise placement.

Explore a rectangle-specific lisp in AutoCAD to count, array, and dimension multiple rectangles, then generate a table of their lengths and widths for quick analysis.

Master creating, styling, and parametrically adjusting AutoCAD tables with practical guidance on estimation, surveying, and using numbers and objects to drive different table styles and layouts.

learn to check and fix z values in AutoCAD 2D drawings by returning to the top view with plan or v, and manage z direction issues from external blocks.

Zoom in AutoCAD by typing z, enter to access options such as center, extend, previous, scale, window, and object; select items to center on or set height for the view.

Remove z directions from 2d drawings by flattening 3d objects to generate 2d outputs and by using the move command to adjust z coordinates.

Create a personalized AutoCAD table template by defining title, headers, and data. Configure cell styles, alignments, formats, borders, colors, and set row and column counts, scale, and cell codes.

Create a parametric room schedule table in AutoCAD by defining the space area with boundary, assigning layers, and configuring cells to update from plan changes.

Learn how to implement a parametric technique in AutoCAD tables, so changes in the plan automatically update area values using polylines, fields, and decimal formatting.

Learn to calculate volumes in AutoCAD by multiplying area by height, create parametric tables, and use cell codes to automate volume calculations.

Calculate total area, volume, and perimeter in AutoCAD using sum formulas and cell references, and build a parametric plan with a legend reflecting area, volume, and length.

Learn to create architectural section drawings in AutoCAD by mastering section lines, ray and xline tools, clip boundaries, block workflows, and height code handling across floors.

Explore how to complete sections in AutoCAD using the grid line plugin and the circle command, then set height codes with the level set plugin for accurate elevations.

Master AutoCAD's attribute command to tag plans and sheets using blocks and attributes. Learn to define tags, set text options, and apply parametric prompts and defaults across sheets.

Learn to create dynamic blocks in AutoCAD, using parameters, actions, and visibility to control doors, windows, and furniture with flip, alignment, and scale.

Master AutoCAD stair design by drawing treads, risers, and nosing, creating sections, and modeling one-, two-, three-, and four-sided stairs with standing and jibs, plus dynamic blocks and automatic numbering.

Master dynamic stairs in AutoCAD by creating a dynamic block with controllable treads and gap, using stretch, flip, align, and array to resize, mirror, and align to walls.

Master multiline in AutoCAD to create walls with multiple layers, set location lines and justification options, and build efficient wall styles for architectural drafting.

Learn to use and manage external references (xref) in AutoCAD, including attaching, overlay vs attachment, open and edit in place, reload, clipping, and layer controls for large projects.

Learn to produce print-ready AutoCAD outputs by purging unused data, cleaning layers and colors, and configuring plot settings for multi-sheet PDFs.

Master AutoCAD layouts by creating sheets with multiple scales, configuring viewports, inserting views, and printing precise outputs using page setup, custom scales, and annotative features.

Create a personalized AutoCAD template by configuring layers, line types, text and dimension styles, and blocks; build sheets, layouts, and libraries, then save and reuse the template.

Learn to import and scale images, convert PDFs to CAD with layer preservation, apply hatch and draw order, and use plugins to measure areas and generate a parametric table.