Formation AutoCAD pour Débutant #1 - Vue en Plan

Introduction

This tutorial is designed for beginners learning AutoCAD, focusing on the essential settings and layout for designing a house plan. Following these steps will help you navigate AutoCAD more effectively and set up your workspace for creating detailed architectural drawings.

Step 1: Setting Up AutoCAD

• Launch AutoCAD: Open the AutoCAD application on your computer.
• Select a Template:
  • Choose a template that suits architectural design, such as "acad.dwt".
• Set Units:
  • Type UNITS in the command line and press Enter.
  • Choose the appropriate unit type (e.g., architectural, decimal) for your design.

Step 2: Adjusting the Workspace

• Change the Workspace:
  • Go to the top-left corner and select the workspace dropdown to choose "Drafting and Annotation".
• Set Up Toolbars:
  • Right-click on the toolbar area and ensure that essential toolbars are visible (e.g., "Home", "Annotate").

Step 3: Configuring Grid and Snap Settings

• Grid Display:
  • Type GRID in the command line and set it to a visible grid to help with layout.
• Snap Settings:
  • Use the SNAP command to ensure your cursor snaps to specific locations for precise placement of elements.

Step 4: Layer Management

• Create Layers:
  • Open the Layer Properties Manager by typing LAYER in the command line.
  • Click on "New Layer" and name layers according to your plan (e.g., Walls, Doors, Windows).
  • Assign colors and line types to differentiate the layers visually.

Step 5: Drawing the Floor Plan

• Outline the Walls:
  • Use the LINE command to draw the outer walls of the house.
  • Specify dimensions using the coordinate system or by entering lengths directly.
• Add Interior Walls:
  • Continue using the LINE tool or the RECTANGLE command for interior divisions.

Step 6: Inserting Doors and Windows

• Using Blocks:
  • Insert door and window blocks by using the INSERT command.
  • Choose from existing blocks in your library or create your own.
• Place Items:
  • Position doors and windows accurately by snapping to the wall lines.

Step 7: Final Adjustments and Annotations

• Dimensioning:
  • Use the DIMLINEAR command to add dimensions to your drawing for clarity.
• Text Annotations:
  • Use the TEXT command to label rooms and important features.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to set up AutoCAD for creating a house plan, including workspace adjustments, layer management, and essential drawing techniques. As you progress, consider exploring more advanced features and commands to enhance your architectural designs. For further learning, check out the playlist provided in the video description for additional tutorials.