AutoCAD for Mac 2020: Construction Drawings

1h 56mIntermediate2020-04-29

Authors

Jim LaPier

Consultant and Designer at IMPACT Designs, LLC

Course details

AutoCAD for Mac is a critical tool for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals working in the Mac operating system. In this course, explore workflows and strategies for using AutoCAD for Mac to create accurate construction drawings for nearly any project. Instructor Jim LaPier walks through the entire process, explaining how to approach everything from basic plans and elevations to more detailed final drawings.

Learn about construction drawing theory, such as how to convey your design intent. Then, explore the key elements of all construction drawings and how to approach them in your workflow. Discover how to create basic title blocks and layouts, work with layers, add annotations, create viewports, print layouts, and more.

Skills covered

AutoCAD for MacConstruction2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - AutoCAD for Mac - Construction drawings
02 - What you should know
03 - AutoCAD versions

1. Construction Drawing Theory

04 - Conveying intent
05 - Construction drawing characteristics

2. Sheet Sizes

06 - Metric vs. imperial
07 - Determining size
08 - Page Setup Manager
09 - Using Page Setups

3. Title Blocks

10 - Title block parts
11 - Layers
12 - Creating a basic title block
13 - Adding attributes
14 - Blocking our work
15 - Creating a layout
16 - Applying a page setup
17 - Limits and units
18 - Saving as a template

4. Layers

19 - Industry standard layers
20 - Setting layers to not plot

5. Plans and Elevations

21 - Checking coordinate systems
22 - Plans
23 - Elevations
24 - Sections
25 - Named views
26 - Details

6. Annotations

27 - Leaders
28 - Callouts
29 - Tables
30 - Dimensions
31 - Paper space

7. Viewports

32 - Creating viewports
33 - Viewport layer settings
34 - Setting views
35 - Customizing scales

8. Layouts and Printing

36 - Printing layouts
37 - Batch publishing

Conclusion

38 - Next steps