Making A Simple Floor Plan In Autocad Part 2 Of 3

Making a Simple Floor Plan in AutoCAD (Part 2 of 3)

In the previous part of this tutorial, we covered the basics of creating a floor plan in AutoCAD, including setting up the drawing area and using the Line and Rectangle tools. In this part, we will explore more advanced features to add detail and precision to our plan.

Drawing Walls

To draw walls, use the Wall tool. This tool allows you to create walls with a specified thickness and height. First, click on the Wall tool from the Draw panel. Then, specify the start and end points of the wall and enter its thickness and height in the Properties panel.

Adding Doors and Windows

Once the walls are in place, you can start adding doors and windows. For doors, use the Door tool, and for windows, use the Window tool. Both tools are located in the Architecture panel. When placing doors and windows, make sure they are aligned with the walls and have the correct dimensions.

Creating Layers

Layers are a fundamental concept in AutoCAD. Layers allow you to organize and manage different elements of your drawing. For example, you might create separate layers for walls, doors, windows, and furniture. To create a new layer, click the Layer Properties Manager from the Layer panel. Then, click the "New" button and give the layer a name.

Scaling and Dimensioning

To ensure that the dimensions of your floor plan are accurate, it is important to scale it correctly. To do this, use the Scale command. First, select the objects you want to scale. Then, enter the scale factor in the command line. To add dimensions to your plan, use the Dimension tool. This tool allows you to create linear, angular, and radial dimensions.

Using Blocks

Blocks are reusable drawing elements that can save time and effort. For example, you might create a block for a door or window and then insert it multiple times into your floor plan. To create a block, first draw the element you want to use as a block. Then, select it and click on the "Create Block" button from the Insert panel. Give the block a name and specify its base point.

Next Steps

In the next part of this tutorial, we will cover more advanced topics, such as adding furniture, shading, and exporting your floor plan to other formats.