Setting Out a Drawing,How Do The Pro's Do it!
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Topic: Setting Out a Drawing,How Do The Pro's Do it!
Posted By: manich44
Subject: Setting Out a Drawing,How Do The Pro's Do it!
Date Posted: 16.May.2011 at 18:07
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Hi, When I start a drawing I open a q-new template (architecture) then open my A4 or A3 title block paper space template.
Then I save as I go along .How do the pros do it? do you save each view/layer as seperate drawing in model space?.
Whats the correct order of things when creating a drawing involving several layers as i seem to get in a mess sometimes.
Any advice greatly apreciated
Mark....
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 16.May.2011 at 18:17
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I just completed a single drawing that has four layouts in it. I have a plan view, two layouts with elevations, and a detail sheet. I did it this way because it seemed easier than creating four separate drawings. I think it is up to the user to decide what works best for them. What's the correct order of things re: layers? Not exactly sure what you are asking. What field do you work in? Do you work for yourself or for a company? ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: manich44
Date Posted: 16.May.2011 at 19:06
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Hi John Connor,
Thanks for the reply.
I am in architecture/Building control,also a Part time student
Yes the order of things.May sound a dumb question but how do you set out your lay outs? The way you say you do things seems a lot simplier than the way I struggle through.
Whats the order of things the way way you do it?
Thanks...
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 16.May.2011 at 23:46
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Each company has its own way of putting together a set of drawings. Approach it logically in terms of how the building is constructed. You wouldn't start off with the roof plan being the first sheet now would you? Typically I do go with this order: site plan, foundation, plan view, elevations, sections, plumbing, electrical, roof plan then a couple of pages of details. How do you do it? ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |