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AutoCAD® 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning

Name: AutoCAD® 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning
ISBN: 9780134271033

by Beverly L. Kirkpatrick, James M. Kirkpatrick, Hossein Assadipour

December 2014

Intermediate to advanced

744 pages

18h 57m

English

Peachpit Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Features of AutoCAD® 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning
Instructor Resources
Preface
Hallmark FeaturesProgresses from Basic Commands to Complex Drawing ExercisesProvides More Than 100 Exercises and ProjectsHighlights Seven Projects Appropriate for Interior Design, Space Planning, and Architecture StudentsIncludes More Than 600 FiguresIntroduces the AutoCAD DesignCenterCovers Solid Modeling in Two ChaptersNew to This EditionAcknowledgments
Style Conventions in AutoCAD® 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning
Contents
New to AutoCAD 2015
Part One: Preparing to Draw with AutoCAD

Chapter 1. Introducing the AutoCAD User Interface
IntroductionCreateLearnDrawing Window and Graphics CursorApplication Menu ButtonMajor Ways to Input/Select a CommandRibbonExpanded PanelsDialog Boxes and PalettesTooltipsFlyoutsCommand Line Window (<Ctrl>+9)Quick Access ToolbarCustomize Quick Access Toolbar Down Arrow and Show Menu BarAutoCAD ToolbarsUser Coordinate System IconAdvantage of Using the UCSViewport Label MenusViewCubeNavigation BarInfocenterStatus BarDrawing Coordinates Values (<Ctrl>+I)Model or Paper SpaceQuick View ToolsAnnotation Scaling ToolsWorkspace SwitchingLock/Unlock Toolbar and Window PositionsOn/Off Hardware AccelerationClean Screen (<Ctrl>+0 [Zero])Modify and Save a WorkspaceGetting Help in AutoCAD 2015Close AutoCADChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestions
Part Two: Two-Dimensional AutoCAD
Chapter 2. Quick-Start Tutorials: Basic Settings and Commands
IntroductionFollowing the Tutorials in This BookBeginning an AutoCAD DrawingSaving the DrawingSaveSave AsDWTDWSDXFDrawing Name and File Name ExtensionUnitsControlling Your DrawingDrawing ScaleDrawing Limits and the Cartesian Coordinate SystemGridGRIDDISPLAYSnapZoomDrafting Settings Dialog BoxLayersLayer ListsLinetypesLineweightsLineweight Settings Dialog BoxLWTAnnotation ScaleSaving the DrawingUsing the Mouse and Right-Click CustomizationOrthoDrawing Lines Using the Grid Marks and Snap IncrementsErase and UndoDrawing Lines Using Absolute CoordinatesDrawing Lines Using Relative CoordinatesDrawing Lines Using Polar CoordinatesDrawing Lines Using Direct Distance EntryDYNCircleCenter, RadiusCenter, Diameter2 Points3 PointsTTRLTSCALEZOOMZoom-WindowZoom-AllZoom-PreviousZoom-ExtentsZoom-ObjectZoom-RealtimePAN REALTIMETransparent CommandsREDRAWREGENHIGHLIGHTMove and Editing Commands Selection SetOptions for Selecting Objects to ModifyWindow (W) and Crossing Window (C)All (ALL)Fence (F)Remove (R) and Add (A)Last (L) and Previous (P)Undo (U)GripsUNDO and REDOARC3-PointStart, Center, EndStart, Center, AngleStart, Center, LengthStart, End, AngleStart, End, DirectionStart, End, RadiusContinueELLIPSEAxis, EndCenterDONUTSCALE<Scale factor>ReferenceAdding TextCommand Lines of Prompt HistoryPlot - NamePage SetupPrinter/PlotterPlot to FileBrowse for Plot File...Plot Style Table (Pen Assignments)Paper SizePlot AreaPlot ScaleAnnotative Property and Annotation ScalePlot Offset (Origin Set to Printable Area)Shaded Viewport OptionsPlot OptionsDrawing OrientationPreview...Chapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListGeneral QuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 2-1: Drawing Shapes I [BASIC]Project 2-2: Drawing a Pattern [BASIC]Project 2-3: Drawing Shapes II [INTERMEDIATE]Project 2-4: Drawing a Door [INTERMEDIATE]Project 2-5: Drawing Shapes III [ADVANCED]
Chapter 3. Drawing with AutoCAD: Conference and Lecture Rooms
Drawing TemplatePolylineUndoOFFSETThroughEraseLayerEXPLODEID PointTRIMRectangleCHAMFERPolylineUndoAngleTrimmEthodMultipleFILLETCOPY and Osnap-MidpointROTATEReferencePOINTDIVIDEMEASUREOSNAPActivating OsnapCopy, Osnap-Midpoint, Osnap-NodeMIRROROsnap Modes That Snap to Specific Drawing FeaturesRunning Osnap ModesOsnap Settings: Marker, Aperture, Magnet, TooltipSolid Walls Using Polyline and Solid HatchFromBREAKFirst@Polyline EditHATCHARRAYRectangularPathARRAYEDITDistancePolylineWidthHalf WidthLengthClosePOLYGONEdgeGrips—Add VertexGrips—Convert to ArcARRAYPolarPolar TrackingPolyline EditTrackingDraw the Chairs around the Conference TableComplete the Conference RoomSync my SettingsCommand PreviewSelection EnhancementsChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 3-1: Rectangular Lecture Room Including Furniture [BASIC]Project 3-2: Curved Conference Room Including Furniture [INTERMEDIATE]Project 3-3: Custom Area Rug [ADVANCED]Project 3-4: Video Conference Room Including Furniture [BASIC]Project 3-5: Rectangular Conference Room Including Furniture [INTERMEDIATE]Project 3-6: Conference Room with Angles Including Furniture [ADVANCED]
Chapter 4. Adding Text and Tables to the Drawing
Making Settings for Text StyleStyle NameFont NameMaking a New Text StyleUsing the Single Line Text Command to Draw TextJustify OptionUsing Standard Codes to Draw Special CharactersUsing the Multiline Text Command to Draw Text Paragraphs in ColumnsChanging Text PropertiesChecking the SpellingChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 4-1: Lighting Legend [BASIC]Project 4-2: Room Finish Schedule [INTERMEDIATE]Project 4-3: Door and Frame Schedule [ADVANCED]
Chapter 5. Advanced Plotting: Using Plot Styles, Paper Space, Multiple Viewports, and PDF Files
Layer Names, Colors, and LineweightsPlot StylesNamed Plot Style (STB)Color-Dependent Plot Style (CTB)Model, Layout1, and Layout2 TabsPage Setup ManagerCenter and Scale the PlanComplete the LayoutInsert an Entire Drawing into a Current DrawingPage Setup ManagerCopy a ViewportCenter and Scale the PlansComplete the LayoutViewports (VPORTS)Use MVIEW to Restore the Viewport VP4 into Layout1Page Setup ManagerCenter and Scale the PlansComplete the LayoutChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 5-1: Make a PDF File (Using Project 3-1) [BASIC]Project 5-2: Plot a Single Viewport to Scale and a Color-Dependent Plot Style (Using Project 3-2) [INTERMEDIATE]Project 5-3: Plot Two Viewports at Two Different Scales and a Color-Dependent Plot Style (Using Projects 3-1 and 3-2) [ADVANCED]
Chapter 6. Drawing the Floor Plan: Walls, Doors, and Windows
The Tenant Space ProjectRECTANGLEHATCHARRAYMultiline StyleMultilineEdit MultilineEXTENDPROPERTIESLISTCOLORLinetypeLineweightMake Object’s Layer CurrentMatch PropertiesBlock-MakeWblocksInsert-BlockInsertion PointX Scale Factor, Y Scale FactorAnnotative TextInserting Entire Drawings as BlocksAdvantages of Using BlocksAutoCAD DesignCenterChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 6-1: Hotel Room 2 Floor Plan [BASIC]Project 6-2: Wheelchair-Accessible Commercial Restroom Floor Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 6-3: Bank Floor Plan [ADVANCED]Project 6-4: Log Cabin Floor Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 6-5: House 1 Floor Plan [ADVANCED]Project 6-6: House 2 Floor Plan [ADVANCED]
Chapter 7. Dimensioning and Area Calculations
Eight Basic Types of DimensionsDimensioning VariablesSet the Dimensioning Variables Using the Dim: PromptSet the Dimensioning Variables Using the Dimension Style Manager Dialog BoxFit Tab—Scale for Dimension FeaturesUse Overall Scale of: (DIMSCALE)AnnotativeLinear and Continue DimensioningAligned DimensioningBaseline DimensioningDimension BreakAdjust SpaceDIMASSOC System VariableAssociative Dimension CommandsObliqueAlign Text-Home-Angle-Left-Center-RightOverrideUpdateDefpoints LayerPROPERTIESMatch PropertiesGripsRevision CloudAreaCalQUICKCALCChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 7-1: Hotel Room 2 Dimensioned Floor Plan [BASIC]Project 7-2: Wheelchair-Accessible Commercial Restroom Dimensioned Floor Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 7-3: Bank Dimensioned Floor Plan [ADVANCED]Project 7-4: Log Cabin Dimensioned Floor Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 7-5: House 1 Dimensioned Floor Plan [ADVANCED]Project 7-6: House 2 Dimensioned Floor Plan [ADVANCED]
Chapter 8. Drawing Elevations, Sections, and Details
IntroductionUCSUCS IconDraw the Upper CabinetsMirrorDraw the Lower CabinetsStretchComplete the DrawingCircles to Be Used with MultileadersMultileader StyleMultileaderMultileader AlignChange Multileader StyleMultileader CollectMultileader AddPrepare to Use the Hatch Command with the Add: Select Objects Boundary OptionUse the Hatch Command with the Add: Select Objects Boundary OptionUse the Hatch Command with the Add: Pick Points Boundary OptionHatch; Hatch and Gradient Dialog Box; Hatch TabType and PatternAngle and ScaleHatch OriginBoundariesOptionsMore OptionsIslandsBoundary RetentionBoundary SetGap ToleranceInherit OptionsEdit HatchPoint FiltersOTRACKChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 8-1: Detail Drawing of a Bar Rail [BASIC]Project 8-2: Wheelchair-Accessible Commercial Restrooms Elevation [INTERMEDIATE]Project 8-3: Drawing a Mirror and Sections of a Mirror from a Sketch [ADVANCED]Project 8-4, Part 1: Log Cabin Kitchen Elevation 1 [BASIC]Project 8-4, Part 2: Log Cabin Kitchen Elevation 2 [BASIC]Project 8-5: Family Room, House 1 Elevation [ADVANCED]
Chapter 9. Drawing the Furniture Installation Plan, Adding Specifications, and Extracting Data
IntroductionDraw the Furniture SymbolsDefine Attributes... (ATTDEF)Constant AttributeVariable AttributeVerify AttributeEdit Text (DDEDIT)QP (Quick Properties)PropertiesWBLOCK the Furniture with Attributes SymbolInsert the Wblock with Attributes into the DrawingComplete the Tenant Space Furniture Installation PlanEdit Attribute, Single...Edit Attribute, GlobalAttribute Display (ATTDISP)Redefining an Inserted Block with Attributes Using the BLOCK CommandBlock Attribute Manager (BATTMAN)Synchronize Attributes (ATTSYNC)Data Extraction...Chapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 9-1: Hotel Room 2 Furniture Plan [BASIC]Project 9-2: Hotel Room 1 Furniture Plan [BASIC]Project 9-3: Bank Furniture Plan [ADVANCED]Project 9-4: Log Cabin Furniture Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 9-5: House 1 Furniture Plan [ADVANCED]Project 9-6: House 2 Furniture Plan [ADVANCED]
Chapter 10. DesignCenter, Autodesk Seek, Dynamic Blocks, and External References
IntroductionThe DesignCenterDesignCenter TabsDesignCenter ButtonsDesignCenterAutodesk SeekUse Block Editor to Make Dynamic BlocksXATTACH (Attach External Reference)External Reference (XREF)XBINDFeatures of External ReferencesChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 10-1: Dynamic Block (Table and Chair) with Stretch and Move Actions [BASIC]Project 10-2: Dynamic Block (Bed) [BASIC]Project 10-3: Condo Floor Plan with External References [ADVANCED]Project 10-4: Log Cabin Floor Plan with External References [INTERMEDIATE]Project 10-5: House 1 Floor Plan with External References [ADVANCED]
Chapter 11. Drawing the Reflected Ceiling Plan and Voice/Data/Power Plan
IntroductionTenant Space Lighting Legend SymbolsTenant Space Reflected Ceiling PlanTenant Space Voice/Data/Power Legend SymbolsTenant Space Voice/Data/Power PlanChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 11-1: Hotel Room 2 Power/Communication/Lighting Legend and Plan [BASIC]Project 11-2: Wheelchair-Accessible Commercial Restroom Lighting Legend and Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 11-3, Part 1: Bank Lighting Legend and Reflected Ceiling Plan [ADVANCED]Project 11-3, Part 2: Bank Voice/Data/Power Legend and Plan [ADVANCED]Project 11-4, Part 1: Log Cabin Lighting Legend and Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 11-4, Part 2: Log Cabin Power/Communication Legend and Plan [INTERMEDIATE]Project 11-5: House 1 Power/ Communication/ Lighting Plan [ADVANCED]Project 11-6: House 2 Power/Communication/Lighting Plan [ADVANCED]
Chapter 12. Creating Presentations with Layouts and Making a Sheet Set
Use Create Layout Wizard to Set Up Four Viewports on a Single SheetComplete the Title BlockUse Layer Properties Manager to Freeze Viewport LayersScale and Center the PlansUse MVSETUP to Align the PlansComplete the PresentationMake New Layout Tabs and Rename the New Layout TabsPrepare the Layout Tabs for Plotting DrawingsUse MVSETUP to Insert a Title BlockQuick View ToolsNew Sheet Set and Sheet Set ManagerChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 12-1: Hotel Room 2 Presentation Sheet [BASIC]Project 12-2: Bank Sheet Set [ADVANCED]Project 12-3: Log Cabin Sheet Set [INTERMEDIATE]Project 12-4: House 1 Sheet Set [ADVANCED]Project 12-5: House 2 Sheet Set [ADVANCED]
Chapter 13. Isometric Drawing and Gradient Hatch Rendering
Axonometric DrawingIsometric DrawingDrafting Settings Dialog BoxShape 1: Drawing the Isometric RectangleShape 2: Drawing Isometric EllipsesShape 3: Drawing a Chair with Ellipses That Show the Thickness of a MaterialShape 4: Drawing a Shape That Has a Series of Isometric Ellipses Located on the Same CenterlineShape 5: Isometric Detail with Rounded CornersShape 6: A TV Shape with an Angled BackShape 7: Isometric Detail: A Hexagonal-Shaped VaseDimensioning in IsometricGradient HatchChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 13-1: Using Gradient Patterns to Render the Reception Desk of Exercise 13-2 [BASIC]Project 13-2: Tenant Space Reception Seating Area Isometric [INTERMEDIATE]Project 13-3: Tenant Space Conference Chair in Isometric [ADVANCED]Project 13-4: Log Cabin Kitchen Isometric Cutaway Drawing [ADVANCED]Project 13-5: Family Room, House 1 Cutaway [ADVANCED]
Part Three: Three-Dimensional AutoCAD
Chapter 14. Solid Modeling
IntroductionSolids Commands Used to Create Basic ShapesSolids Commands Used to Create Composite SolidsSolids Commands Used to Edit SolidsSOLIDEDITControlling UCS in Three DimensionsDynamic UCSCommands for Viewing Solids3D Views Menu OptionsSteeringWheelsViewCubeOther Commands That Can Be Used to Edit SolidsSettings That Control How the Solid Is DisplayedBoxSphereWedgeConeCylinderTorusDraw an Extruded CircleDraw an Extruded PolygonDraw an Extruded RectangleDraw an Extruded Structural AngleDraw an Extruded ShapeDraw Revolved Shape 1Draw a Revolved RectangleDraw a Revolved Paper Clip HolderROTATE3DChamfer and Fillet the Top Four Edges of Two Separate BoxesChamfer and Fillet on the Top Edge of Two Separate CylindersDraw Solid Shape 1Draw Solid Shape 2UnionSubtractHideSweepLoftCreate a Bowl-Shaped ObjectPlanar SurfacePOLYSOLIDDraw Two Extruded Shapes at Right Angles to Each OtherIntersectWblock the Intersected ModelComplete Exercise 14-1Chapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 14-1: Drawing Solid Models of Eight Objects [BASIC]Project 14-2: Drawing a Solid Model of a Lamp Table [INTERMEDIATE]Project 14-3: Drawing a Solid Model of the Tenant Space Reception Seating [BASIC]Project 14-4: Drawing a Solid Model of a Lamp and Inserting It into the Lamp Table Drawing [ADVANCED]
Chapter 15. Advanced Modeling
IntroductionRENDERRender QualityDestinationsLightsMaterialsOther Commands Available to Render, Animate, Attach Scanned Files, and Shade 3D ModelsChapter SummaryChapter Test QuestionsMultiple ChoiceMatchingTrue or FalseListQuestionsChapter ProjectsProject 15-1: Make a Solid Model of the Picnic Table Shown in the Sketch. Use Render Commands to Make a Photo-Realistic Rendering of the Solid Model [BASIC]Project 15-2: Make a Solid Model of the Chair Shown in the Sketch. Use Render Commands to Make a Photo-Realistic Rendering of the Solid Model [INTERMEDIATE]Project 15-3: Make a Solid Model of the Table Shown in the Sketch. Use Render Commands to Make a Photo-Realistic Rendering of the Solid Model [ADVANCED]
Appendix A. Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix B. Shortcut and Temporary Override Keys
Appendix C. Floor Plans and Interior Elevations of a 15-Unit Condominium Building
Figures C-1 and C-2Figures C-3 Through C-8Figures C-9 and C-10
Glossary
Index

Overview

AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning helps students understand the commands and features of AutoCAD 2015 and demonstrates how to use the program to complete interior design and space planning projects. Covering both two- and three-dimensional drawings, the text provides abundant exercises that walk students step-by-step through the use of AutoCAD prompts and commands. Using numerous illustrations, the text captures the essence of this powerful program and the importance it plays in the interior design, architecture and space planning professions. Features include:

Covers new AutoCAD 2015 interface

Progresses from basic commands to complex drawing exercises.

Provides over 100 exercises and projects.

Highlights seven projects appropriate for interior design, space planning and architecture students.

Includes coverage of the AutoCAD DesignCenter

Covers solid modeling in two chapters

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