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Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
Summary
Summary
What will we learn in Chapter 3?
The tools necessary to draw an
orthographic projection in AutoCAD.
Key points
AutoCAD uses layers to help organize line
types and weights.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
3.1) Introduction
Introduction
Line types and line weights give valuable
information to the print reader.
Introduction
AutoCAD enables you to create different
line types and to print using different
line weights.
This is accomplished through the use of
layers.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
3.2) Layers
Layers
Layers are like transparencies, one laid
over the top of another.
Each layer contains its own line type.
The line color controls the printed line
thickness.
Layers
Lets use
layers to
organize
this
drawing.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
3.4) Properties
Properties
The properties of an individual object may
be changed by selecting the object and
then selecting the Properties icon in the
View tab - Palettes panel.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
Prints each
color black
Edit pen
thickness
Choose
a color
Assign a
line weight
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
Title Blocks
Every engineering drawing should have
both a border and a title block.
Border - defines the drawing area
Title block - gives pertinent information
Title Block
A title block may include:
Name of drafter
Checked by
School or Company
Drawing title
Part name
Part number
Material of part
Number of required parts
Sheet number
Number of sheets
Scale of drawing
Date
Last revision
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
3.8) Blocking
Blocking
Commands used
BLOCK: Allows you to create a grouping of
objects that can be used repeatedly in the
current drawing.
WBLOCK: This command writes a BLOCK
to a file. This allows you to use the BLOCK
in all drawings not just the current one.
Blocking
Commands used
INSERT: Allows you to retrieve a BLOCK or
WBLOCK.
EXPLODE: (Modify panel ) Allows you
to separate a BLOCK into its individual
parts.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
Layout/Paper Space:
The model is scaled to fit on the paper used
to print the drawing (usually 8.5 x 11).
Layout/Paper Space:
Multiple view directions through the use of
view ports.
Layout/Paper Space:
Annotations may be included in any view
port.
Layout/Paper Space:
Annotations will scale automatically if the
object is defined as annotative.
Creating Orthographic
Projections in AutoCAD
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