YQArch AutoCAD Mastery for 10x Faster Project Design.!

Explore the system setup to customize units, drawing scale, toolbars, language, and menus, and enable plugins for faster project design.

Learn to set user preferences in the wiki plugin, including permanently switching languages. Customize scale, block names, colors, line types, dimension styles, and layers for your work standards.

Master a comprehensive command pandect in AutoCAD, exploring system setup and about 500 plugin commands, learn to execute commands directly and customize shortcut keys for faster workflows.

Toggle and configure viscous toolbars in the system setup, displaying or hiding toolbars such as the AutoCAD default toolbar, the wiki toolbar, and the wiki arch toolbar.

Explore managing multiple AutoCAD user profiles with a wiki plugin, enabling per-user customized settings and quick switching to apply different dimension text units.

Set up your language in the system setup by choosing English or Chinese for the plugin. Follow the simple steps to apply your preferred language and proceed.

Explore the viscous unit and the availability of multiple units: centimetre, metre, millimetre, and inches, and learn how to customize the viscous unit to your preferences.

Learn how to use the y q arch menu to reload the y q arch plugin when commands don’t execute, ensuring proper execution with Walker's plugin.

Set and customize drawing and dimension scales in the main and sub drawings, switching between scales such as 1:10 or 1:5, using the sd command.

Create and customize the drawing frame in AutoCAD, producing A1–A4 sheets in portrait or landscape, with offset, title mark, color, and layer name for ready-to-use frames.

Learn to uninstall a plugin in AutoCAD through system setup, using a simple yes-or-no confirmation to complete the removal.

Apply practical system setup in AutoCAD to place drawing frames with standard sizes, adjust scales with the SD command, and switch units and language for your project.

Explore plane wall and column concepts in AutoCAD and learn to use the wiki plugin for faster project design.

Learn to convert any line into an axis line in AutoCAD, enabling grid line access and automatic wall creation with separate layers, colors, and dash line types.

Draw AutoCAD grid lines with equal spacing from all four sides, including optional dimension, and customize width, height, spacing, and dimensioning to generate grid and facade axis in one step.

Draw AutoCAD walls with a double line offset, set thickness and center-to-center reference, and convert lines to windows, then align left, right, or center across color layers.

Master the wall scissor tool in AutoCAD to trim wall intersections in one step by customizing width, spacing gap, and maximum and minimum widths, using a two-point rectangle.

Learn to adjust wall thickness in AutoCAD with the YQArch plugin by selecting a size, applying changes selectively, and setting the landing mode to center, left, or right.

Convert axis lines to walls by selecting a line and setting wall thickness, enabling one-step wall creation from the center line for floor plan layouts.

Master wall offset in AutoCAD by offsetting distances to create wall offsets, not line offsets, demonstrated on multiple wall segments.

Rebuild the wall axis to achieve center-to-center axis lines, and create center lines from walls by selecting all and pressing enter; this workflow generates wall lines and axis lines.

Learn to fill walls and columns in AutoCAD by selecting all and applying a full wall fill that covers the inside and everywhere, producing a solid, entire result.

Place a rectangular column over the wall with a size and solid fill; place points for placement, creating a separate layer and enabling removal with command c for wall readjustment.

Explore creating shape columns in AutoCAD by selecting a base point, choosing circular or rectangular columns, and adjusting dimensions to match references.

Arrange columns along the axis line by drawing a center line, using two point rectangles, and adjusting size to place a column layout smoothly over the grid.

Learn to convert a simple rectangular area into a column by selecting the entire object and pressing enter, resulting in a column with updated layer and color.

Learn to fill columns in AutoCAD with solid hatch, fill blank columns in one go by selecting all, and apply this to ensure a consistent column layout.

Delete elements in AutoCAD without affecting walls, columns, doors, or windows, and watch wall and window lines readjust as you rearrange the wall line. No joining is required.

Open doors on walls in AutoCAD by selecting door styles, adjusting width, and choosing center-to-center or pier width spacing, via the WW command on the wall layer.

Master drawing a door in AutoCAD by setting a fixed space between the first and second points, selecting a style, and placing two center-to-center points for precise placement.

Open and place a window on a wall in AutoCAD, select styles, size, and center the window, ensuring the wall layer is clean and properly named for accurate plugin application.

Learn to draw a two-point window in AutoCAD, control width via a prompt, and place the window on the wall with a configurable width.

Learn to replace doors and windows in AutoCAD by selecting the target element, confirming which item to replace, and switching between door and window to apply replacements.

Open holes on a wall by clicking to define the hole width and apply the hole opening to the wall or a specific layer, adjusting width as needed.

Open pocket doors in AutoCAD, explore options to place pocket doors or windows, and refine placement by clicking to center them on the wall.

Master pocket door drawing in AutoCAD by placing two base points, dragging to set direction, and exploring multiple options to integrate a complete pocket frame into your floor plan.

Replace pocket doors by selecting a new door, click the existing pocket door to replace it, and set the door direction in one step.

Open and customize a parametric window in a wall by selecting style, adjusting cantilever, hanging space, width, and placement to achieve a precise window configuration.

Draw a parametric window using two base points, choose different styles, and specify the first and second points to place the window with directed alignment.

Replace parametric windows by selecting the existing window, choosing a new window style, and applying the replacement with a drag-and-drop action.

Open and place a corner window in AutoCAD by removing existing windows, selecting a style with exact diameter, length, and width, and positioning it precisely from corner to corner.

Select the corner window to replace, choose the window from here that you want to place, and click the existing kernel window to apply the replacement; it is perfectly replaced.

Select the door, place the door sill over it, and choose single or double configurations. Switch between options by selecting over the door.

Demonstrate the door opening manager in AutoCAD, showing how to add or remove on a separate layer and apply color by layer for door details.

Learn how to convert lines into windows in AutoCAD by using the line to windows command, placing center lines over walls, and selecting lines to create window openings.

Change door window width with exact measurements in a block by selecting the window and setting the door window width to update wall and window dimensions.

Move doors and windows in AutoCAD by selecting them and specifying a distance. The wall readjusts automatically as you reposition the door or window.

Repair door, window, and column by readjusting and relocating to achieve exact spacing. Select all window blocks and use interval time for one-click alignment via Ycrs plugin.

Turn doors and windows to set their opening direction and area; select a door or parametric window, drag to apply the opening direction, and place it accordingly.

Match door and window in AutoCAD by selecting an existing door or window, replacing without removal, and customizing color, layer, and movement replacement options.

Use the delete function to readjust and rejoin walls, eliminating opening area gaps and achieving a wall join, in contrast to traditional delete methods.

Learn how to assign window and door serial numbers as attributes in AutoCAD by selecting existing windows and placing serial data on the window blocks.

Delve into chapter four building components and cover every point in this complete chapter, detailing all aspects of building components for AutoCAD mastery.

Explore the index of architectural components, including staircase, elevator door, window, bannister, glass step section, and staircase section. Access the complete building components library and execute them with a click.

Generate a skeletal plan and elevation of an escalator. Choose single or double configurations in a dialog box and customize angle, height, width for front, side, and elevation views.

This lecture provides a one-time staircase plan with customizable run direction, number of steps, and width, offering single or double tread options to generate a complete design.

Plan an arc staircase to produce a circular staircase, detailing inner and outer radii, number of steps, and placement within a fixed area for precise design.

Place the elevator plan by a two point rectangle in just one time. Set the width to 120 and apply the style.

Master door elevation in AutoCAD by drawing single or double leaf doors with two-point or rectangle methods, customizing dimensions, color, and opening direction.

Learn to style a door section in AutoCAD by customizing parameters and frame, previewing different styles, and applying the section over the wall to see the door in context.

Design a bay window section in AutoCAD with customizable parameters such as projection area and frame width. Adjust these parameters comprehensively to tailor the window section to your project.

Master window elevation in AutoCAD by configuring lintels, frame width, and divisions, placing and adjusting multiple windows with two-point rectangles and interval tools.

Learn to section off a window in AutoCAD by defining the window section with two endpoints and placing it on the wall.

Explore how to create shutter elevation and section views using a two-point rectangle, placing elevation with precise points, and generating elevation and section views with a click.

Master curtain wall glass design by configuring laminated and glass thickness, selecting from placement options, applying chamfers, and defining hollow gaps within the curtain wall class.

Master the line to window elevation in AutoCAD: draw a frame, define opening lines, and customize frame thickness, window elevation, and sliding shares through provided parameters.

Master creating an elevation curtain wall in AutoCAD by configuring height, width, rows, columns, frame and beam thickness, and mullion for a complete curtain glass elevation in one step.

Explore partition section options with offset axis and various glass configurations, including double glass, single glass, or no glass, in AutoCAD.

Master elevation banister design in AutoCAD by setting standard handrail height to 120 centimeter, with a minimum of 90 centimeter, and customizing complete banister details in one step.

Place a complete staircase section in one go, choose left or right orientation, and customize landing heights, beam heights, widths, and options including double-sided and three staircase styles.

Explore how to create a section of steps in AutoCAD, customizing step height and total height, automatically detecting staircase actions, and placing step sections within the staircase plan.

Place the waterproof section across the entire slab by selecting the P line, choosing inside or outside, and applying a single placement with defined width and distance.

Generate a cross section of stucco in AutoCAD and quickly set a 15-unit thickness by clicking inside to view the section.

Explore chapter five decoration components. Develop a complete guide for decoration components in the wiki plugin.

Explore the decoration library in AutoCAD, featuring auto furniture components and partition walls. Place items from the library, adjust board thickness, and arrange in horizontal or vertical layouts.

Arrange living, dining, bedroom, and study spaces using keyboard shortcuts to change sofas, TV sets, and beds, and adjust layout dimensions with parameter controls.

learn to arrange water closet, urinal, and shower by dragging items into place, adjusting spacing and other parameters to customize your bathroom layout.

Learn to create a test plan in AutoCAD by placing multiple points from first to end, adjusting thickness, fixed width, and scale, then place the plan with clicks.

Create a curtain plan by setting scale, thickness, and wall offset, then define the first to fourth points and the end point to place the complete curtain plan.

Learn to create a cupboard plan and elevation in AutoCAD by setting inside offset thickness, maximum width, spacing, and number of divisions to align shelves.

Learn to create cupboard elevations in AutoCAD, using two-point rectangle methods and European door drawing, adjusting depth, width, height, and hatch settings to fit fixed spaces.

Master stone tile sectioning in AutoCAD by defining room shapes, section thickness, gaps, and alignment, then drag and click to place complete stone sections over any area.

Create a wooden frame section in AutoCAD by choosing fixed or adjustable size, specifying height, width, and row and column divisions, and placing the frame by three points.

Place and customize a board array in AutoCAD by choosing horizontal or vertical layouts, adjusting board thickness, and applying distance or equal-part partitions.

Learn to section a blackboard by using lines or hatch, adjust board thickness, set a drawing scale, and place the first and second points horizontally to align the hatch pattern.

Place and define a plywood section in AutoCAD by selecting the first and second points, choosing decoration components, and using hash or lines to shape the plywood section.

Define a wood flooring section by placing first and second points and drawing a straight line to establish the section detail, enabling fast, precise wood flooring layouts.

Learn to create a glass section by drawing with p line, setting thickness and units, and defining first and second points to place and customize the section.

Learn to create gypsum board sections and ceilings in AutoCAD by choosing line or hash patterns, setting a three-unit thickness, and placing first and second points along the direction.

Explore a complete light-through section around the ceiling with four-sided illumination, configurable gypsum and plywood thickness, wall-side or midsection options, and two-level joist layouts.

Design and place a partition wall in AutoCAD by configuring gypsum board thickness, double keel and double board options, and applying complete groove settings with customized parameters.

Explore forming steel sections in AutoCAD, selecting from multiple options like equal angle bar, u bar, i iron, iron flat, and column bar, then customize sizes and placements.

Apply cotton insulation in your design by selecting thermal insulation options, configuring fireproof line type mode, and setting rock wall thickness, then place insulation through dragging and point-based placement.

Learn to place a welding line in AutoCAD with draggable placement, adjustable widths (including 20-unit presets) and color selection for precise design.

Learn to draw a hose reel in AutoCAD by setting an external diameter, defining start and end points, and placing the reel along a selected polyline for quick project design.

Draw a sanitary pipe in AutoCAD by selecting the layer and color, setting the diameter and bending radius, and placing line vertices to connect end points.

Master placing holes on board by selecting six holes of equal length, using the cd command and fixed spaces, with two-point placement and height 50, width 30 units.

Define a cylinder shadow using two reference points to create equal or unequal segments, then place a half-cylinder shadow with color options, using two lines.

Learn to place back bolt holes in AutoCAD using the decoration component, setting hole diameter, top and side offsets, and row counts to create precise, dimensioned patterns.

Select a lamp object and place it within a fixed space to arrange similar objects in AutoCAD.

Use random spread to distribute objects or points within a closed area, controlling count and offset while keeping objects apart. Group the results as plants or decoration components.

Generate indoor elevation from a floor plan with drag rectangle picks to produce front, side, and four-side elevations in one pass, including doors and windows.

Enhance your AutoCAD mastery by exploring architectural symbols and their application in your project work in chapter six.

Arrange the axis symbol by selecting the entire axis and placing the axis symbol over the grid line, ensuring complete dimension from 125A to D.

Master drawing axis symbols in AutoCAD by placing X marks along the axis line, using labeled points such as a, b, c or 1, 2, 3.

learn to obtain geodesic coordinates by clicking points to generate x and y values with absolute coordinates, decimal digits, and customizable prefixes, suffixes, and leader settings.

Master auto leveling to create a designed elevation by selecting a reference, setting an initial level, and applying multiple labeling styles while dragging to place levels across the design.

Learn to identify contour elevations in AutoCAD by selecting a line interval and inspecting each vertex's Z level to reveal precise elevations.

Master the section plane symbol in architectural planning by placing and varying its position with multiple options, using point sequences and direction cues to identify sections efficiently.

Learn to place section symbols in a plan using three type options, with first and second points and directions guiding accurate symbol placement.

Select from three options to place the section symbol on the plan, set type one through three, and specify first and second points to show direction.

Place the architectural symbol disconnection line by defining the first and second points along the line. Randomly position the line to fit your area of concern, as shown.

Demonstrates how to create a pipe cutting symbol by clicking the first point and then the second point, as the pipe gets disconnected.

Master symmetry axis in AutoCAD to connect elements and align architectural symbols from first line to second line, end to end, with a single click.

Master center line placement in AutoCAD by following repeated actions to establish the road center line, switch between steps, and apply interval time for precise design.

Learn to create a wire surround around lines, arcs, and circles by setting a surround radius, such as 50 units, for fast placement around objects.

Learn to erase or add to surrounding geometry by selecting an arc and pressing enter to rejoin the surrounding elements in AutoCAD.

Learn how to place a bent arrow architectural symbol in AutoCAD, review its points and placement, and identify a template built error.

Master the entrance arrow tool in AutoCAD using guided steps, auto mode, and precise point placement to create smooth architectural symbols for faster project design.

Explore chapter seven on indexer symbols and how these indexer symbols function in the context of AutoCAD.

Explore a complete AutoCAD library for indexers, including section symbols, user indices, drawing titles, title leaders, arrow vertices, multi point leaders, and elevation indexes you can choose from.

Learn to place section symbols in AutoCAD, including type 1, type 2 with arrows, and type 3 indexer symbols, by using first, second, third, and end points along crossing lines.

Master the elevation indexer in AutoCAD, configure type 1–4 options for front, rear, right, and left elevations, and place all elevations in one step.

Explore detail drawing symbols in dwg, with type one and type two settings using alphabet or numbers to customize symbols, and edit text by clicking.

Learn to use the user indexer to identify areas of concern, place customizable indexer symbols and dictionary text, and manage attributes across multiple types and 21 styles.

Explore how to apply arrow leader in AutoCAD to mark first, second, and third points, and how to add comments, marks, suggestions, and revisions exactly where you see them.

Place multiple points at once using the multi point leader tool, select random points and define direction and interval values to create a multi-layer point efficiently.

Create a vertical multi-point leader by clicking anywhere to generate points that automatically align vertically, adjust point count, and place alignment lines and text annotations.

Master vertex editing in AutoCAD by adding and removing vertices with simple clicks on existing points, mastering how to add or delete vertices to shape geometry quickly.

Master how to add leader arrows in AutoCAD. Select a leader, click to place a new leader point, and apply this to any existing leader.

Create and customize decoration drawing titles, including plan, elevation, and detail titles, with attributes such as drawing name, scale, index, and number.

Explore statistics tools and the index of statistics in chapter eight, including serial numbers, tables, text center area, and cell table two, with Excel as part of the complete library.

Learn to generate auto serial numbers in AutoCAD with multiple options, including prefix or suffix, grid line statistics, and object selection to produce comprehensive serial tables.

Create an empty table in one go by specifying row and column counts, then set cell or table height and width, optionally using a rectangle, and click to place.

Learn to align table text precisely in AutoCAD by adjusting center alignment, rotated text frame, serial number mode, left-right modes, using select all and various alignment options.

Accumulate cell area by using text mode or p line to generate a comprehensive table of area, length, width, height, and total values.

Convert an AutoCAD table to Excel by exporting it to an Excel sheet with a single action, and the Excel file opens automatically.

Convert plain text into an AutoCAD table using the text to AutoCAD table feature by selecting all, then convert and adjust the complete standard table.

Extract door and window schedules from a multi-floor AutoCAD drawing, updating floor lists to generate complete door, window, text, typical area, and quantity data.

Select the entire drawing to collect all blocks at once, generating a complete block list with thumbnail, block name, and quantity in short mode with greater-to-smaller or smaller-to-greater ordering.

Collect coordinates comprehensively using multiple methods: vertex, line, intersections, touching points, and base points with reference; generate complete coordinate tables with serial numbers and x, y, z.

Master collecting and organizing text strings in AutoCAD, compiling a complete string collection, counting strings with names and serial numbers, and extracting data while controlling dimensions with layer off dimensioning.

Accumulate area by selecting objects across layers to generate a total area in square meter, with layer-wise and enclosure references, and window-avoidance settings for a comprehensive area statement.

Learn how to convert an area to text in AutoCAD by selecting the rectangle, updating the text, and then selecting the p line and area.

Accumulate the perimeter by selecting the entire object with the text layer on to view the total running length.

Master perimeter to text in AutoCAD by selecting the perimeter and updating the text with the exact parameter value.

Automate mathematical operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—by performing one-time input to obtain the result, including vector subtraction, achieving complete automation of calculations.

Evaluate expressions to reveal decimal digits by selecting all or part of the text, then enter to see the evaluated value.

Explore chapter nine text content and introduce text content concepts to help learners understand text content in AutoCAD contexts.

Learn to update and place text from a user dictionary or list in AutoCAD drawings, load content from a dictionary, and replace existing text efficiently.

Master precise text placement in AutoCAD by adjusting length, width, height, scale factor, layer, color, and style for exact fixed space and standard size.

Learn to modify existing text in AutoCAD using the dialog box, adjusting size, width, layer, name, block, style name, dimension, and drawing scale to meet your standards.

Learn to input text into AutoCAD from a notepad, controlling angle and scale to place text accurately.

Batch edit all output text from the output folder or notepad, using Excel for consolidated edits. Save changes to update the AutoCAD drawing directly, enabling comprehensive text updates.

Master replace and calculate workflows in AutoCAD by learning to replace text content, evaluate expressions, and apply dynamic updates across values and rates.

Master how to replace substrings in a drawing by identifying the older string, choosing the new one, and applying the replacement everywhere across the entire drawing.

Master how to join text in AutoCAD by selecting all, joining scattered text in one operation, and handling exploded text to keep content cohesive.

Learn to merge multiline text in AutoCAD by selecting all and pressing enter, which joins separate text blocks into a single, continuous text object.

Master text formatting in AutoCAD by learning to break text with fixed spaces and fixed points, and apply the break command to format content precisely.

Execute a super break to split text into individual characters, using the double t and double b commands, or by selecting all and pressing enter, resulting in exploded text.

Demonstrates text increment with array mode to auto add incremental numbers across points, using first, second, and last numbers for sequences like 1, 4, 7.

Master adding increments to AutoCAD text by selecting all strings and applying a single increment, with plus one, minus, multiply, and divide options, including dimensions and block attributes.

Increase text by applying step increments to all existing text, using select all and enter to grow the content incrementally.

Learn to locate specific text in an AutoCAD drawing with the find text command, apply full matching, and extract text such as bedroom and balcony from the entire drawing.