Introduction to BuildersCAD classes:
Getting started
- Startup of
BuildersCAD: the default Database pn_std.db
- Where you will find your work in the Windows Explorer
- Creating a new database
- Selecting a sheet size to orient input
- BuildersCAD menu structure
- Automatic layer management: BuildersCAD keeps your work organized
- User review: start BuildersCAD, create a new database, add a sheet outline
- Review: What kind of work you do & what
you want to accomplish with BuildersCAD
- Homework: Review the Learning Guide!
Basic Concepts
- Concepts you need to understand: Cartesian coordinates, new ref, dbl ref
- Using a 3-button mouse: drag commands
- Drawing Tools: dimensions, lines, text, notes
- Building a title block
- Plotting basics
Entering Walls
- Review the concept of Wall Levels and the default elevations
- What to consider when selecting a wall for layout
- How to create new or modify existing walls to your standard
- Input of exterior walls
- Input of interior walls
- Opening placement
- How to create new or modify existing openings
Parts
- Review of default Part Categories
- Creating RIs
- Creating new Parts with custom RIs
Roofs
- How Roofs works
- Using Quick Roofs
- Draw an outline
- Assign markers
- Generate planes
- Dealing with multiple plate elevations
- Using multiple roofs (modules) in a roof plane system
Elevations and Sections
- Generating an elevation
- Using Drawing Tools to complete an elevation
- Cutting Sections
- Using Drawing Tools to complete a section
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