tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28158000328803424992024-03-21T01:46:48.787-04:00Stupid Cad TricksTips and tricks for using and applying technology to Architecture and Design.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-28729137583313019272010-07-16T17:09:00.000-04:002010-07-16T17:09:28.310-04:00Lesson 9 Things You Should Know About AutoCAD<object style="background-image: url("http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/mtupWxlsmsg/hqdefault.jpg");" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mtupWxlsmsg&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mtupWxlsmsg&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-50211103107412846722010-07-16T17:08:00.000-04:002010-07-16T17:08:29.753-04:00Lesson 3 Understanding the AutoCAD 2010 Interface<object style="background-image: url("http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/JlTQVR4nU94/hqdefault.jpg");" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlTQVR4nU94&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlTQVR4nU94&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-19039903649678433602010-07-16T17:07:00.000-04:002010-07-16T17:07:39.914-04:00Lesson 2 Understanding the AutoCAD 2010 Interface<object style="background-image: url("http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/qm6mf2kqah0/hqdefault.jpg");" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qm6mf2kqah0&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qm6mf2kqah0&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-31424109964432553352010-07-16T17:06:00.000-04:002010-07-16T17:06:55.470-04:00Lesson 1 What is AutoCAD<object style="background-image: url("http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/4OtsUF7HY7E/hqdefault.jpg");" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OtsUF7HY7E&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OtsUF7HY7E&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-13397376569351180832010-06-28T15:17:00.001-04:002010-06-28T15:19:32.652-04:00Free AutoCAD for studentsAccess over 25 free* downloads of the same design software used by professionals worldwide. <p>Now you can push the boundaries of design with Autodesk® software. <a href="http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=home">Download</a> the same, full version software that over 9 million designers, engineers and digital artists are using at 100 percent of Fortune 100 companies in over 183 countries around the world. Experience the newest editions of 2D and 3D products, such as Autodesk® Inventor®, Autodesk® Revit®, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya®, and AutoCAD®.</p><p><a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=14185424">Click here</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-12941667195640951872010-06-14T10:25:00.003-04:002010-06-14T11:10:56.844-04:00Design ReviewDesign review is an Autodesk product that allows digital markups of AutoCad and Revit files.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C5yuxa0To6E&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C5yuxa0To6E&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=4086277">Download from AutoDesk for free. <br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-45888026320851704192010-04-12T00:01:00.000-04:002010-04-12T00:02:45.514-04:00Online Collaboration<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eRqUE6IHTEA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eRqUE6IHTEA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-69124389473925803352010-03-27T21:54:00.002-04:002010-03-27T22:20:06.992-04:00File Naming systemTo keep your project and project files organized a good file naming system in essential. Here is the system I have used for my office. I have revised and refined it specifically for architectural projects but I have applied it to the my graphic design work. <br /><br />The system is based on having two types of drawing files on a project, Composite drawing files sometimes refereed to sheet files and Reference Drawing Files. It is also based on using Autodesk AutoCad software. I have used a variation of this system for AutoDesk Revit as well as Sketch-up. <br /><br />Composite files are the files that are typically plotted or printed out. These are the files where the drawing sheet is composed. It will have the notes and dimensions as well as the graphic content of a drawing. The graphic content may be referenced from a reference file. <br /><br />The reference files are where the graphic information is drawn. Typically notes and dimensions are not on these files. <br /><br />The following is a guide to organize your file naming. <br /><br />Composite drawing files – aabbc000.xxx (.xxx=file extension)<br /><br />aa = Project abbreviations derive from project title or client<br />Abbreviate names to three letter combinations. <br />(Record must be kept of what abbreviations mean.)<br />bb = Last 2 digits of project number<br />or<br />aabb = 4 digit project number<br />aa = last two digits of the year<br />bb = Last 2 digits of project number<br />c = Drawing group<br /> <br />A = architectural<br />C = Civil<br />E = Electrical<br />M = Mechanical<br />S = Structural<br />L = Landscape/Site<br />F = Furnishing<br />Q = Equipment <br />K=Kitchen Process<br /> <br />Reference drawing files - aabbcc00.xxx<br />aa & bb same as composite<br />cc = group<br /> <br />si = Site base<br />fp = floor plan base<br />elev=elevation base<br />sec=section base<br />gr = structural grid<br />cp = ceiling plan<br />ff = furniture<br />eq = equipmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-43679443062786544912009-09-07T21:13:00.001-04:002009-09-07T21:15:39.021-04:00Plotting tip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXaHNmx3NjFN3d-XzT_RU8VfLiHu8LHhyK5sUxya-xvUMd7krcBCHn9ANZ6Dvci3HttZ4R91GWjJ_J9O9piwjNwQv8bjdL1RYypxO6neA5yr4ATfAAhDW5bjjInsmX7fmZnZJiJMJxYw/s1600-h/screencap01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXaHNmx3NjFN3d-XzT_RU8VfLiHu8LHhyK5sUxya-xvUMd7krcBCHn9ANZ6Dvci3HttZ4R91GWjJ_J9O9piwjNwQv8bjdL1RYypxO6neA5yr4ATfAAhDW5bjjInsmX7fmZnZJiJMJxYw/s320/screencap01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297919909498423458" border="0" /></a><br />To make managing your plot files easier, make sure the tab name and the sheet name match. The tab name will appear in the plot file name. The file name can then be used to identify the sheet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-88271958526919670612009-09-07T21:00:00.003-04:002009-09-07T21:11:57.240-04:00Using an FTP clientCollaborating and transferring files with e-mail is sometimes a challenge with large or numerous files. Most web hosting services include FTP access with your account. <br />There are many clients available for free or a small cost. Here is a free application I have been using. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yr_u2iKfAt0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yr_u2iKfAt0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://filezilla-project.org/">Download here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815800032880342499.post-19521876274021276372009-09-07T20:22:00.003-04:002009-09-07T20:33:06.169-04:00Tips and tricks for using technology for Architecture and DesignI will be posting information I have found, heard, collected and developed for using technology in the practice of architecture. Look for product and application reviews along with tips on using the applications you may already have on your computer. <br />This will not be a how to blog for any particular software but a methods of using and integrating the applications the design process. <br />Comments and questions will always be welcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0