Creating a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad

Aim: To create a plan sections as shown in fig.

Procedure:

• In command prompt type UNITS and change the unit to decimal.
• In command prompt type XLINE and draft one horizontal and vertical line and trim out the extra line remaining with one corner.
• In command prompt type OFFSET and take the offset of the lines according to the measurements given in the plan.
• In command prompt type RECTANGLE and place the columns at respective places according to plan.
• In command prompt type DTEXT and type the text whereever required in the plan.
• In command prompt type HATCH and select the concrete type and place the pattern in column areas.
• In command prompt type LINETYPE and load the line types and select long dash short dash patterns for section lines and dash patterns for window chhajas.
• For drawing section AA in command prompt type XLINE and take the projections of the floor plan.
• In command prompt type OFFSET and draft the floor slabs with the given height distance in floor plan.
• In command prompt type LINE and draw the doors and also use line command to draft the stairs according to given measurements.
• Use RECTANGLE command to draw the windows in the elevation by considering specific lintel height.
• In command prompt type LINE and draft the beams at respective locations.
• In command prompt type DIMLINEAR and show the linear distances.
• For Section BB make use of XLINE.
• Draft beams in section BB using LINE command.
• Take appropriate distances of the columns for ground floor in section BB.
• TRIM out the extra line parts.
• Show linear dimesnions using DIMLINEAR command.

RESULT: