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The following tutorial is intended to provide you with a step by step approach to understanding basic drawing setup for AutoCAD 2009 LT Architectural templates. This interactive learning application is designed for adult and young adult learners. It is a self-paced, project-based approach to understanding FORMAT settings for two-dimensional drawings.

Features Covered in This Tutorial:

1. Drawing type
2. Units
3. Drawing Limits: Scale, Scale Factor, & Sheet Size
4. Styles: Text, Dimensions, and Multileaders
5. Drafting Settings
6. Annotation Scale
7. Save, Edit Templates, & New Drawings from Templates

Start the tutorial or, if this is your first time, please start with the following User Guide.

User Guide

Topics in this Section

 

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Installation, Configuration, & Hardware

Follow these instructions to properly use the tutorial application. It is intended to be viewed within the suggested browser and used in tandem with AutoCAD 2009 LT. Additional practice instructions and the reference table are in PDF format. Drawing files provided are in the DWG AutoCAD 2009 LT format.

Start by downloading the following software and checking your system. Install in order of appearance below. Be sure to restart your system before changes can take effect.

Software:

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Configuration

Once all the necessary software is installed, test to ensure proper operation. Review the settings below.

Software:

        • AutoCAD 20009 LT: Use as a maximized window on one screen if using dual screens. Use the default profile and workspace.
        • Flash Player: Check the Global Security Settings Panel to allow the application access.

        flash player settings

        • Adobe Reader: Use the default settings.
        • Firefox: Install Flash player plug in.
        • Internet Explorer: Install Flash player plug in.

 

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Hardware

The intended working environment for this tutorial application is a single CPU with mouse, keyboard, and dual 19" or larger screens. Play the application in one web browser window on one screen while working in AutoCAD on the other. If dual screens are not available, toggle between the browser and AutoCAD by using ALT-TAB or using the task buttons.

Computer:

        • Recommended System Requirements

          For 32-bit AutoCAD LT® 2009:

          • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 2.2 GHz or greater
            or
            Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or greater
          • Microsoft® Windows Vista™, Windows® XP SP2 operating systems
            1. 512 MB RAM Microsoft Windows XP
            2. 1 GB RAM Microsoft Windows Vista
          • 550 MB free disk space for installation
          • 1024x768 VGA with True Color
          • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 internet browser (SP1 or higher)
          • CD-ROM or DVD drive

     

Peripherals:

        • Recommended

          • Optical, 3-button mouse
          • Ergonomic, full-size keyboard with number-key pad

Audio:

        • Recommended

          • Integrated audio driver
          • stereo speakers or headphones

Video:

        • Recommended

          • Open GL compliant video card, 256MB minimum video RAM
          • Dual 19" flat panel screens
          • Minimum1024x768 VGA with True Color video projector (for Teachers)

 

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Suggested Use for Teachers

This tutorial application is intended to support and supplement teacher-led instruction. It is recommended that all Installation, Configuration, & Hardware requirements are met first before sharing this web page address with students. Also, please review the application on your own to make notes for integration with your curriculum.

It is suggested that a lecture on basic drawing setup precede the use of this tutorial application. The lecture should discuss key points:

Formatting:

  • Units
  • Scale
  • Limits
  • Sheet size
  • Text size and styles
  • Dimension styles
  • Multileader styles
  • Drafting Settings
  • Annotation scale

The tutorial application is a structured presentation utilizing animation to illustrate difficult concepts. Navigating the application as sequentially will provide procedural knowledge to basic drawing setup. Alternatively, the navigation also provides non-linear access to the various steps allowing for focused review of specific steps. Each section is presented as a series of steps finishing with a video review. The video will play in a separate browser window so that the entire AutoCAD screen can be viewed. The resources section provides links to additional sources on the web for instruction, additional practice exercises, as well as an interactive quiz. The Tutorial section provides a step by step overview of basic drawing setup and is accompanied by a PDF version which can be printed and used in tandem. The Additional Practice section provides examples that vary in scale and sheet size to provide problem solving practice in determining settings (these links are also provided within this User Guide). The quiz provides feedback to you and the student regarding their basic understanding of drawing setup for Architectural drawings.

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Suggested Use for Students

This tutorial application is intended to support and supplement teacher-led instruction. It is recommended that all Installation, Configuration, & Hardware requirements are met first before starting the application.

Before you begin, review the enclosed PDF tutorial, then practice along with the tutorial application. Review the quick reference table for scale, drawing limits, and sheet size information. Review the Notes for a summary of the Basic Drawing setup outline and procedure.

Each section is presented as a series of steps finishing with a video review. The video will play in a separate browser window so that the entire AutoCAD screen can be viewed. The resources section provides links to additional sources on the web for instruction, additional practice exercises, as well as an interactive quiz. The Tutorial section provides a step by step overview of basic drawing setup and is accompanied by a PDF version which can be printed and used in tandem. The Additional Practice section provides examples that vary in scale and sheet size to provide problem solving practice in determining settings (these links are also provided within this User Guide). The quiz provides feedback to you regarding basic understanding of drawing setup for Architectural drawings.

Upon completion of this tutorial you should be able to produce a basic drawing setup for Architectural drawings at any scale on any standard sheet size. You should also be able to demonstrate minimum competency in these areas:

Formatting:

  • Units
  • Scale
  • Limits
  • Sheet size
  • Text size and styles
  • Dimension styles
  • Multileader styles
  • Drafting Settings
  • Annotation scale

 

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Tutorial: Basic Drawing Setup for Architectural drawings

This exercise leads you through the process of changing Format settings for Architectural drawings in AutoCAD 2009 LT. This tutorial should be used in tandem with the tutorial application for best results.

Audience: Users new to the AutoCAD 2009 LT user interface engaged in a program of occupational training for entry-level employment.

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of the FORMAT menu commands.

Features Covered in This Tutorial:

  1. Drawing type
  2. Units
  3. Drawing Limits: Scale, Scale Factor, Sheet Size, & Drawing Limits
  4. Styles: Text, Dimensions, and Multileaders
  5. Drafting Settings
  6. Annotation Scale

 

Files: All necessary files for this tutorial can be found in http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/files/.

Recommended: Before continuing:

  1. Download the tutorial_files.zip file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.
  2. Unzip tutorial_files.zip to C:\My Documents\AutoCAD 2009 LT tutorial.
  3. Download the tutorial.pdf file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.
  4. Download the notes.pdf file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.
  5. Download the table.pdf file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.

Before you begin

The intent of this tutorial is to develop procedural knowledge of basic drawing setup and to supplement the tutorial application. This tutorial assumes you have received some basic instruction on the FORMAT menu and you can manipulate the user interface.

 

 

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Additional Practice

These exercises are intended to provide you with additonal practice in changing Format settings. Use the same tutorial file but make adjustments to the FORMAT settings for the changes indicated below, following the steps outlined in the tutorial.

(Additional instructions will be added later, along with sample completed files for review).

Problem-Solve the following:

  1. Scale: 1/4"=1'-0", Sheet Size: Tabloid (17"x11")

    Determine the drawing limits.

  2. Scale: 1/8"=1'-0", Sheet Size: Letter (11"x8.5")

    Determine the drawing limits.

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Quick Reference Table & Notes

Use the reference table to review the various scale, scale factor, sheet sizes, and drawing limits. Use the notes as an overview of the basic drawing setup procedure.

Files: All necessary files for this tutorial can be found in http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/00-resources/.

  1. Download the table.pdf file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.
  2. Download the notes.pdf file from http://www.csun.edu/~ji687095/Masters/app/001-resources.

 

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