AutoCAD Architecture Tutorials

Efficiency with Renovation Mode

start renovation mode, set renovation options for objects, click close renovation mode tool to end session, modify renovation display by changing object properties, activate demolition, revision plan in AutoCAD Architecture, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library,

Utilizing Materials for Rendering

employ materials browser to navigate, manage materials, add materials to library by opening materials editor, apply materials to individual objects, faces, modify, organize materials, convert material into editable format in AutoCAD Architecture drawing, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library,

ACA: AEC Content on the Ribbon

reference current workspace tool palette from ribbon tool, create ribbon tools in CUIx file by placing commands on ribbon panel, load partial customization file, populate new panel, add ribbon tab to workspace, David Koch, The Architect’s Desktop,

Cloud Sync for AutoCAD Architecture/MEP Plug-In Preview

right-click on construct, click check out or check in, go to project navigator to view files checked out by current user, employ SSMPropEditor to update multiple sheet properties, Jimmy Bergmark, JTB World Blog,

ActiveX and AutoLISP Programming, Pt 2

code to obtain noted objects, values, apply vlax-dump-object on AecArchBase preferences object to view list of properties stored in AutoCAD, David Koch, The Architect’s Desktop,

On Display, in ACA

3 major elements of display system, learning about display manager, sets, representations, configurations in AutoCAD Architecture, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library,

Take Advantage of Annotations

keynotes to annotate different types of drawings, using notes, labels, dimensions, hatches in AutoCAD Architecture 2013, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library,

ACA: Imperial MVB in Metric Drawing

creating proper millimeter-based content file in AutoCAD architecture 2014, David Koch, The Architect’s Desktop,

Tools & Timesavers

improved command line, customizable AUTOCOMPLETE command, multifunctional grips, associative arrays, express tools as real commands in AutoCAD Architecture 2013, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library,