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Jan 3, 2025 5 min read

Understanding Pochetting in Floor Plans: A Visual Guide

Learn how to create visual clarity for solid elements in floor plans by understanding the concept of pocheting. Discover the importance of using hatch patterns…

David Sellers

Dec 17, 2024 3 min read

Creating an Electrical Power Box Symbol in AutoCAD

Learn how to create a detailed electrical power box symbol in AutoCAD with step-by-step instructions in this informative video tutorial. Master the art of…

David Sellers

Nov 23, 2024 3 min read

Mastering AutoCAD Object Snaps: Perfectly Aligning Geometry

Learn how to perfectly align geometry in AutoCAD by mastering object snaps. Discover how to use quadrants and object snaps to ensure precision in your drawings.

David Sellers

Nov 19, 2024 5 min read

Adding Range Elements in AutoCAD: Horizontal Lines, Temperature Knobs, and Burners

Learn how to add range elements in AutoCAD, including horizontal lines, temperature knobs, and burners, in this step-by-step tutorial. Master the art of drawing…

David Sellers

Nov 19, 2024 7 min read

Creating the Section Hat: Advanced Tools for Drawing Circles in CAD

Learn how to create precise section hats in CAD using advanced drawing tools. Follow step-by-step instructions to draw circles, lines, and hatches for a…

David Sellers

Nov 16, 2024 6 min read

Creating the A401 Roof Plan Sheet File: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create the A401 roof plan sheet file in AutoCAD with step-by-step instructions and tips for optimal plotting. Don't miss out on this essential…

David Sellers

Nov 11, 2024 4 min read

Drawing Detail Hat for Drafting Symbols: Step-By-Step Tutorial

Learn how to draw the detail hat layer and base circle in this step-by-step tutorial on drafting symbol development. Create separate files for the detail hat…

David Sellers

Oct 28, 2024 5 min read

Building E100 Sheet File in AutoCAD: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to build an E100 sheet file in AutoCAD step by step. From xref attaching plan models to setting up the title block and drawing viewport, this article…

David Sellers

Oct 25, 2024 6 min read

Drawing Dimensions in AutoCAD: An In-Depth Tutorial

Learn how to set up dimension styles and draw linear dimensions in AutoCAD with this informative video tutorial. Discover how to create accurate and…

David Sellers

Oct 23, 2024 6 min read

Checking Elevation Views and Creating Elevation Sheets in CAD 201

Learn how to efficiently create elevation views and sheets in AutoCAD by following a step-by-step guide in this informative article. Master the process of…

David Sellers

Oct 16, 2024 6 min read

Finishing Interior Dimensions and Text Overrides in CAD Floor Plan

Learn how to complete dimensions and add text overrides to floor plan views in this comprehensive guide. Master the art of accurate dimensioning to create…

David Sellers

Oct 9, 2024 7 min read

Copying Geometry Using Copy with Base Point in AutoCAD

Learn how to copy geometry onto different views in AutoCAD using the copy with base point tool. Follow step-by-step instructions to ensure precision and…

David Sellers

Oct 3, 2024 5 min read

Creating Geometry for Bathroom Sink: Faucet, Handles, and Drain

In this video, learn how to add faucet, handles, and drain geometry to the bathroom sink drawing. Watch as construction geometry is used to create accurate…

David Sellers

Oct 2, 2024 6 min read

Adding Roof Geometry with Slope Calculations: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to add roof geometry to your project in this informative video tutorial. Follow along as we create the outline of the roof structure and clean up the…

David Sellers

Sep 12, 2024 8 min read

Continuing with Dimensions: Drawing Linear Dimensions in AutoCAD

Learn practical tips for efficient dimensioning in AutoCAD with this video tutorial on mastering dimension tools. Enhance your skills and streamline your…

David Sellers

Sep 8, 2024 9 min read

Creating a Foundation Layer for Your Plan Model

Learn how to create a structural foundation plan by following a step-by-step workflow. Explore how to set up layer states, add geometry, and identify key…

David Sellers

Sep 5, 2024 3 min read

Using Crossing Windows for Efficient Geometry Erasing in AutoCAD

Learn how to efficiently erase geometry in AutoCAD using crossing windows. Follow along as we demonstrate how to use crossing windows to erase unnecessary…

David Sellers

Sep 1, 2024 4 min read

Adding Attributes to Drawing Symbols: Doors, Windows, Details, and More

Learn how to add attributes to your drawing symbols before insertion in this step-by-step guide. Discover how to create tags, prompts, and default values for a…

David Sellers

Aug 31, 2024 7 min read

Creating an E-Transmit Package and Printing a PDF in AutoCAD

Learn how to create the final submission for your CAD101 Introduction to AutoCAD course by generating an e-transmit package and printing a PDF of your A201…

David Sellers

Aug 26, 2024 5 min read

Inserting Blocks in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to insert blocks in AutoCAD and set up the perfect insertion point for your drawings. Explore the options available in the blocks dialog box and get…

David Sellers