Learn AutoCAD LT 2000 for Architects [Paperback]

James Padgett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wordware AutoCAD LT Library | Publication Date: December 10, 2000

Learn AutoCAD LT 2000i for Architects is a complete learning system for professional architects who are new to AutoCAD LT. The author focuses on the features that apply to architectural drawing in order to get users up and running as quickly as possible. The book begins with an overview of AutoCAD LT basics, including how to set up the program whether you’re using version 98, 2000, or 2000i. A floor plan tutorial follows, along with chapters on developing sections, drawing elevations, and adding details. The author concludes with a lesson on using Real Architect LITE, the architectural drafting application included on the companion CD. Additional topics include using layers, modifying templates, scaling viewports, and adding dimensions.

The companion CD contains a free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD LT 2000i, the Real Architect LITE program, and PDF files of the architectural drawings used in the example drawings.

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From the Inside Flap

With this book:

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD LT that can be applied to architectural drafting.

Create a floor plan using a template file.

Develop a section to show important structural elements.

Draw elevations, and add hatching to the walls and roof.

Add truss and footing details to your floor plan, both manually and with a template.

Use Real Architect LITE to simplify your drawing tasks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc. (December 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155622754X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556227547
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,529,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best AutoCAD book I've seen, July 9, 2001

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"s_forrester" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn AutoCAD LT 2000 for Architects (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It was straight forward and to the point. The authors step by step approach was refreshing and easy to follow. The book uses alot of graphics that really help to clarify each task. The book was laid out in a logical manner and each phase of development of a set of house plans was explained in depth.

The first chapter dealt with the various methods of starting a new drawing and really helped me to get a handle on drawing setup. It also had a good explanation of scales, text and dimension sizes and the use of layers.

Chapter 2 was on how to create a simple floor plan from start to finish. It had a clear explanation on printing the floor plan at the end of the chapter. It also got into creating a custom template drawing for architectural work. I have since created a really nice template drawing of my own that sets up my border, text and dimension styles and a bunch of other things.

Chapter 3 and 4 dealt with creating a foundation plan, roof plan, building sections and the four exterior elevations. The explanations about using paperspace are the best I have ever read and helped to make this confusing concept finally clear to me.

Chapter 5 deals with using an architectural add on program that came on the CD with the book. This is a nifty little program and I ended up buying the full product and use it all the time.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a simple, in depth guide to using AutoCAD LT for architectural work.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginning & intermediate cad users, April 3, 2001

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Steve B (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn AutoCAD LT 2000 for Architects (Paperback)

If you're new to cad and you're an architect or draftsperson this is a great book to get started with. The main thrust of the book is to help you put together a set of working drawings for a cottage home. Although the cottage and drawings are basic, the techniques learned can be applied to more complex subjects. Along the way, Padgett does an excellent job of teaching some relatively complicated cad subjects such as working w/ multi-scaled viewports in 'paper space'. The benefits of understanding and applying that useful drafting concept in the real world of deadlines and billable time, alone, made this book well worth the money I spent.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Newbies., June 26, 2001

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"j_jordan22" (Hillsboro, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn AutoCAD LT 2000 for Architects (Paperback)

I am a new user of AutoCAD LT and have been struggling with it. I have been drafting for over 7 years but am just now making the jump to CAD. This book has been a great help to me. It was easy to follow and I was able to get a good handle on how to actually use AutoCAD LT to draw a set of plans. I found the book to be a great introduction for a new user like myself. Since reading the book, I have been able to complete a couple of jobs using AutoCAD LT and it's nice to get a return on the money and time I invested. I would recommend the book to anyone that wants a good simple intro into architectural drafting using CAD.