ABSTRACT

AutoCAD for Theatrical Drafting provides an introduction to the software AutoCAD, specifically focusing on how to navigate the commands most commonly used when creating design, construction and installation drafting plates for theatrical use.

Beginning with a step-by-step tutorial of how to download the program and a review of theatrical drafting standards, the text details commands used in 2D drafting and 3D modeling and how to create theatrical drafting plates using AutoCAD that meet those drafting standards. It also provides guidance on how to transition from 2D drafting to 3D modeling, how to use 3D models to create camera views and animations and how to use 3D models for production and engineering purposes.

Intended as a resource for the beginning and intermediate AutoCAD user, AutoCAD for Theatrical Drafting provides easy-to-follow instructions that readers can refer to while using the AutoCAD software.

chapter

Introduction

chapter 1|7 pages

Downloading Autocad®

chapter 2|6 pages

A Review of Theatrical Drafting Practices

chapter 3|16 pages

Exploring Model Space

chapter 4|11 pages

Drafting 2D Shapes

chapter 5|12 pages

Modifying 2D Shapes

chapter 6|8 pages

Layer and Property Managers

chapter 7|6 pages

Blocks and Block Editing

chapter 8|7 pages

Creating Title Blocks and Reference Lines

chapter 9|9 pages

A Brief Introduction to Dynamic Blocks

chapter 10|8 pages

External References

chapter 11|9 pages

Exploring Paper Space

chapter 12|9 pages

Dimensions and Notations

chapter 13|3 pages

Plotting and Publishing Sheet Layouts

chapter 14|9 pages

Exploring 3D Model Space

chapter 15|7 pages

3D Modeling

chapter 16|4 pages

Manipulating 3D Objects

chapter 17|11 pages

Solid Editing

chapter 18|12 pages

Plating 3D Models

chapter 19|6 pages

Camera Views and Animation

chapter 20|6 pages

Autocad for Production and Engineering