An introduction to 3D draughting & solid modelling using AutoCAD

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If you wish to revise your 2D skills, refer to the An introduction to 2D AutoCAD. 1.2. About 3D and this 3D tutorial. This tutorial is intended to work as a …

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Introduction to 3D AutoCAD Page 1 of 15
Neill Hughes, 07/12/06
An introduction to 3D draughting & solid modelling using AutoCAD
Faculty of Technology
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
These notes are to be used in conjunction with the AutoCAD software help system.Introduction to 3D AutoCAD Page 2 of 15
Neill Hughes, 07/12/06
Contents:
1 Introduction. ………………………………………………………………………………………………3
1.1 Pre-requisites………………………………………………………………………………………..3
1.2 About 3D and this 3D tutorial. ………………………………………………………………….3
2 Drawing in 3D. ……………………………………………………………………………………………4
2.1 Introduction. ………………………………………………………………………………………….4
2.2 Specifying a position in 3D space. ……………………………………………………………4
2.2.1 Creating lines in 3D using coordinates………………………………………………..4
2.2.2 Creating lines in 3D using object snap………………………………………………..5
2.3 Specifying and using coordinate systems in 3D space. ……………………………….5
2.3.1 Using the UCS. ……………………………………………………………………………….6
3 Surfacing in 3D…………………………………………………………………………………………..7
3.1 Introduction. ………………………………………………………………………………………….7
3.2 Creating basic surfaces. …………………………………………………………………………7
3.3 Creating more complex surfaces. …………………………………………………………….8
4 Solid modelling. ……………………………………………………………………………………….10
4.1 Introduction. ………………………………………………………………………………………..10
4.2 Primitive solids. ……………………………………………………………………………………10
4.3 Composite solids………………………………………………………………………………….10
4.4 Extruded and revolved solids. ………………………………………………………………..10
5 Design tools in ‘Architectural Desktop’. …………………………………………………….12
5.1 Accessing Tool Palettes/Design Tools…………………………………………………….12
5.2 Using the design tools…………………………………………………………………………..12
5.2.1 Walls. …………………………………………………………………………………………..12
5.2.2 Windows and doors. ………………………………………………………………………13
5.2.3 A roof. ………………………………………………………………………………………….13
5.3 Adding extra design tools from the Catalogue Library. ………………………………13
5.3.1 Creating a new tool palette. …………………………………………………………….13
5.3.2 Adding a tool from the library. ………………………………………………………….13
5.3.3 Creating section views….