AutoCAD: 2D & 3D Elevations

Learn how to enhance and create professional 2D and 3D elevation designs in AutoCAD.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Introduction: Using Elevations In AutoCAD

• Using 2D elevations in AutoCAD
• Using 3D elevations in AutoCAD
• The purpose of elevations in AutoCAD

2. Setting Up for 2D Elevations

• Setting up an accurate 2D plan
• Setting up a construction lines layer
• Using construction lines to develop the elevations
• Using TRIM and EXTEND
• Isolating the elevations in modelspace

3. Setting Up Layers and Hatches

• Setting up the elevation layers
• Applying the elevation layers
• Working with hatches on the 2D elevation
• Apply background colors to hatch patterns
• Changing transparency of background color
• Adding annotation

4. Annotating the 2D Elevation

• Setting up a new dimension layer
• Setting up an annotative dimension style
• Setting the annotation scale
• Dimensioning the plan and 2D elevation

5. Adding 2D Elevations to the Layout

• Setting up an elevation viewport
• Positioning the elevation in the viewport
• Setting the viewport scale
• Setting the annotation scale
• Freezing viewport layers

6. Setting Up for 3D Elevations

• Setting up an accurate 3D model
• Setting up your modelspace viewports
• Setting visual styles
• Using the View Manager

7. Developing the 3D Elevations

• Creating named views with the View Manager
• Setting the viewport scale
• Using visual styles
• Setting the annotation scale
• Adding annotation

8. Adding 3D Elevations to the Layout

• Setting multiple elevation viewports
• Positioning the elevation in the viewports
• Setting the viewport scale
• Setting the annotation scale
• Freezing viewport layers

9. Printing 2D and 3D Elevations

• Setting up a page setup
• Positioning viewports effectively
• Setting viewports effectively
• Publishing multiple elevation layouts

Conclusion

• Next steps