Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
How to Learn Autocad 2009
How to Learn Autocad 2009
1. Order the AutoCAD 2009 tutorial CD-ROM from Apex Web Media (see Resources). The tutorial CD contains 6½ hours of video that teaches you the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2009. Keep a notebook and pencil handy while you watch the video.
2. Purchase the "AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible" by Ellen Finkelstein. The comprehensive guide to AutoCAD 2009 is suitable for beginners as well as people who are familiar with previous versions of AutoCAD. The book contains detailed explanations on all of the commands and features of AutoCAD 2009, including common shortcuts. The book comes with a DVD that contains a trial version of AutoCAD 2009 as well as hundreds of sample AutoCAD drawings.
3. Read the book "AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 for Dummies." The easy-to-follow book contains nine sections that will teach you the fundamentals of creating drawings in AutoCAD 2009. The book teaches skills such as navigating the AutoCAD 2009 interface, using dimensions and hatching drawings.
4.Earn an online AutoCAD 2009 certificate at the University of California, East Bay. The AutoCAD training program can be completed at home and covers every aspect of AutoCAD 2009, from creating basic drawings to advanced plotting techniques. The self-paced course is taught by an experienced instructor who has worked in the architectural industry for several years.
5. Take an AutoCAD 2009 class at a local community college or trade school. Many of these classes offer continuing education credits for working professionals. AutoCAD classes usually involve live demonstrations of AutoCAD features as well as take-home assignments and computer lab time.
Read more: How to Learn Autocad 2009 | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4886453_learn-autocad.html#ixzz1m2UC16k7
Friday, February 3, 2012
Perspective - How to Draw Perspective
Learn to Draw Perspective Step by Step
By Helen South, About.com Guide
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* perspective drawing
* beginner drawing
An understanding of perspective drawing is important no matter what subject you choose. It's easier than you think. Just start at the beginning, follow the examples, then progress to the next lesson when you are comfortable. Don't be afraid to experiment with perspective drawing. Your eyes will tell you when something looks right or wrong. Have fun!
1. Simple Boxes in One Point Perspective
""H South, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Learning to draw simple boxes in one point perspective is a great introduction to 'three d' perspective drawing. Because the shapes are simple, you can easily see if you've made a mistake. Follow along with this lesson to draw our own three-d boxes using one point linear perspective.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Oregon Standard Drawings and Oregon Standard Details
The purpose of Oregon Standard Drawings and Oregon Standard Details is to provide information as a convenience to those who access them. These Drawings and Details are also intended to communicate design standards and practices to the Design Engineer.
What are Standard Drawings?
Standard Drawings are stamped by an ODOT Engineer of Record and are backed by engineering analysis, calculations, and/or other justification to support them. Standard drawings are available for use on public work projects, but cannot be modified by designers on a project-by-project basis. It is the responsibility of the project professional of record that standard drawings are used as originally intended. Standard drawings are compliant with Oregon Standard Specifications.
What are Baseline Reports?
Baseline Reports are additional data for a designer to use. This gives background and assumptions used in the development of the standard drawing. This report date is shown on the standard drawing.
What are Standard Details?
Standard Details are tools used to quickly add detail to a specific project. Generally these fit into 3 scenarios. 1) A template that needs project specific data added. 2) A new design style that is being tried, or 3) The item is not used often such that updates may need to be added. Standard Details may require modification by the project professional of record. Standard Details are intended to be the responsibility of the project professional and as such incorporated into the project plans.
What is the Effective Date?
On each Oregon Standard Drawing there is an effective date. The drawings are used by multiple government agencies and not all include Standard Drawings in the plan set. The bid date of the project will be in the range of the effective date. This assists with identifying the correct drawing for the project. The Standard Drawing is valid for the life of construction of the project.
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