Help with a AutoCAD class project - EASY (but hard for me)

[amd041]

I am having trouble comprising the border and making the lines for the border.

 

I also can not figure out how to set to the origin.

 

I have attempted numerous times, and I am seeking help.

 

I have to finish this project A.S.A.P.

 

I may have further questions as I progress.

 

I did take notes during class, but was unable to follow the instructors steps (my LCD is broken on my laptop). I am currently using AutoCAD 2004 with architectural settings on in inches in the units, and set to precision of 1/256".

 

Help would be utmost appreciated.

 

Happy Holidays.

 

See the attachment here for the file. Its actually quite simple.

arch380-project-1%20Model%20(1).pdf

[BIGMIKE09281946]

I have a frame that I use for most of my projects. Give it a try.

006A HACAD EX6 FRAME.dwg

[amd041]

Hey, that's an awesome border and everything. I am currently trying this out for tutorial help:

 

youtube.com/watch?v=FhcILzESEfQ

 

I am also planning on buying the Autocad Bible by Ellen Finkelstien tommorow, but Barnes & Noble is closed for the holiday.

 

I figured out origin after typing 'l' for line. My current problem is figuring out how to draw the border required by the assignment where you refer to quadrants something like this:

 

'l' then '0,0' then specify points I want to go up vertically 19'6". I think the command is then: @19'6" 90 degrees? But I don't understand the greater than or less than significance.

 

The part confusing me is drawing in units with respect to quadrants.

 

Maybe that will aid someone in my inquiry. I understand rotate, offset and trim (I will be using those commands later in this project).

 

*I am used to Rhinoceros (many commands are the same, yet different in command line form).

[totzky]

'l' then '0,0' then specify points I want to go up vertically 19'6". I think the command is then: @19'6" 90 degrees? But I don't understand the greater than or less than significance.

@19'6"

where

@-relative to the start point(0,0)

90-90 degrees

[totzky]

Working with Cartesian and Polar Coordinate Systems [user's Guide: AUG]Polar coordinate systems use a distance and an angle to locate a point. When you enter polar coordinate values, you indicate a point's distance from the origin or from the previous point and its angle along the XY plane of the current coordinate system.

 

A Cartesian coordinate system has three axes: X, Y, and Z. When you enter coordinate values, you indicate a point's distance (in units) and its direction (+ or -) along the X, Y, and Z axes relative to the coordinate system origin (0,0,0) or relative to the previous point. Usually, when you begin a new drawing in AutoCAD®, you are automatically in the world coordinate system (WCS); the X axis is horizontal, the Y axis is vertical, and the Z axis is perpendicular to the XY plane.

[amd041]

Thanks, totzky.

 

I understood all that about the Cartesian and polar coordinates earlier.

 

I guess my question now is what is the significance of . Is one in the negative side?

 

I pretty much got the border done after Christmas dinner.

 

Hope yalls was as tasty as mine or you holiday was good thus far.

[Guest Xenophon]

thanks BIGMIKE09281946 i might use that title block for my Rhino.

i used to live in west philly, how are things round those parts these days?

 

cool i was on Horter north fairmount park. used to subway to central city for school across the street from Temple

 

since you use rhino i included both versions

I converted these title blocks from metric to inches cleaned up all the dup objects, put the details/viewports on defpoints and no print layer

 

 

here is one from Cad block exchange network, http://cben.net/?query=title , lots there

ARCH D.zip

ARCH D.dwg

Acme D.dwg

Acme D.zip

[totzky]

I guess my question now is what is the significance of . Is one in the negative side?

No, it has no meaning.

Write it as

@19'6"

[Tankman]

I have a frame that I use for most of my projects. Give it a try.

 

Here's another one I use very frequently, daily.

Good luck in your studies! Education always pays!

KEFCO TITLE BLOCKa.dwg

[Tankman]

thanks BIGMIKE09281946 i might use that title block for my Rhino.

i used to live in west philly, how are things round those parts these days?

 

Lived many years almost in West Philly.

Girard College at 21st & Corinthian, Girard Avenue.

[Cad64]

thanks BIGMIKE09281946 i might use that title block for my Rhino.

i used to live in west philly, how are things round those parts these days?

 

Please stick to the topic.

 

And remember, the OP is using Autocad, not Rhino, so why are you posting a .3dm file?

[amd041]

Well, my project is complete. Thanks for the help.

 

Final question: when doing the text for this assignment, how do I justify all of it to the right side of the page?

 

By the way, I have plenty more projects and assignments. Thanks in advance. I will likely have more questions:D.

[totzky]

Final question: when doing the text for this assignment, how do I justify all of it to the right side of the page?

The Command is TJUST.

You can snap on insertion points or nodes of the text if you would like to move them.

[amd041]

Hmm. Not working?

 

Says no such command exists?

 

AutoCAD 2004 maybe?

[amd041]

Still couldn't use TJUST...

 

Assignment #2

 

See attachment.

 

For some reason, I am having trouble drawing circles by using the radius measurement of 3'-6" to start at the center main one.

 

Also, how would I center the circle.

 

Offsetting the circles-- is it different than lines?

arch380-project-2%20Model%20(1).pdf

[Cad64]

TJUST is an Express Tool. Did you load the Express Tools during installation?

[totzky]

If you did not load your express tools use the properties dialogue (Ctrl+1) for their alignment.

[totzky]

For some reason, I am having trouble drawing circles by using the radius measurement of 3'-6" to start at the center main one.

 

Also, how would I center the circle.

Use object snap. In this case center.

 

Offsetting the circles-- is it different than lines?

Yes, it is different. If you offset a circle what you will get is a circle. You can never generate a line out of offsetting a circle.

[chauncy274]

Still couldn't use TJUST...

 

Assignment #2

 

See attachment.

 

For some reason, I am having trouble drawing circles by using the radius measurement of 3'-6" to start at the center main one.

 

Also, how would I center the circle.

 

Offsetting the circles-- is it different than lines?

 

When using the offset command on circles it acts similar to how it does on lines. Whatever distance you set it to, it will create a circle that has a radius that much larger/smaller than the original circle. Go ahead and draw the circle with a 3' radius, then start offset, select the distance of 6", click the circle and select outside the circle, and that should give you the 3'-6" circle. Click inside the circle for a smaller circle, pretty simple.

 

To center up the circle, try right-clicking on O-Snap down on the bottom left corner and goto settings. Make sure that Center and Midpoint is checked. Now if you draw the circle, and move it by clicking the center of it, you can snap it to the midpoint of the titleblock line, or the midpoint of any other line. This will center it up on the page for you.

 

If you have Object Snap Tracking selected (by the O-Snap) you can hover the circle over the midpoint of the line for a second then move it towards the middle of the title block and it will keep it inline with the center of the line for you.

 

 

What does it say when you're trying to draw the circle?

[smorales02]

how are you coming along on the 2nd assignment?