Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCad

AIM:-

1. To Create a Template, using attribute command insert the text 9and then convert the template to block.
2. To Create the Doors of warehouse and convert those to blocks.
3. To Create the Electrical legend and convert those to blocks.
4. To Create Different types of Door finishing for a residential buildings and convert those to blocks.
5. To Create the bentup bars as shown and convert each bentup bar to block and then make table as shown in figure and then as per bar bending schedule as shown place the block and text as well.

INTRODUCTION:-

• The main aim is to draw the title sheet and then add the text using the attribute command. Once the text is added then the whole figure is converted into a block. The following commands used in these is explained below briefly.
• In AutoCAD, a block is a collection of objects that are combined into a single named object. It is used to create the repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. Blocks help you save time, maintain consistency, and reduce file size, since you can reuse and share content.
• The command used to create attribute is Attdef. Attribute definitions are a great way of storing text information as part of blocks in AutoCAD drawings. Attributes can be added to block definitions for making them more informative. An attribute is a label or tag that attaches data to a block. Examples of data that might be contained in an attribute are part numbers, prices, comments, and owners' names.
• In the list of attributes, to edit the attribute use edit command Attedit or double-click the attribute you want to edit, or select the attribute and click Edit. In the Edit Attribute dialog box, make changes on the following tabs and click OK: Attribute tab.
• Batman is command used in AutoCAD. It manages the attributes for a selected block definition. The Block Attribute Manager is displayed. If the current drawing does not contain any blocks with attributes, a message is displayed.
• Attdisp is a command used to control the visibility overrides for all block attributes in a drawing. The drawing is regenerated after you change the visibility settings unless REGENAUTO, which controls automatic regeneration, is off. The current visibility of attributes is stored in the ATTMODE system variable.
• Field is a command used to create a text field with dynamic contents. You can run the FIELD command in any localized version of AutoCAD by typing field in the commandline.

COMMANDS USED:-

• Block.
• Insert.
• Attributes.
• Field.
• Rectangle.
• Line
• Text.
• Array.
• Mirror.
• Copy.
• Offset.

AIM1:-

To Create a Template, using attribute command insert the text 9and then convert the template to block.

1. Custom 1_title block
2. Custom 2_title block

PROCEDURE:-

Custom1_title block:-

• Create a rectangle of size 66.63mm and 158 mm
• Divide it with line for the text box into columns
• For rows, take offsets approx.
• By multiline text, type rev, description, by, date on the first row by text height 2.5 and style - Times New Roman.
• For rows and column, take offsets match the requirement approx.
• Again, use multiline text and type the required text in caps with text height 1.5 and style as Times New Romans.

• Create Layer and name it as template and set the color as cyan and apply the line weight as 0.3. To view the line weight use the command the Lw to visible the thickend layer.

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Custom1_ title block"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use delete option then the converted block is deleted after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.

Custom2_title block:-

• Draw rectangle of 252 and 46 mm With lines divide the to the required rows and columns. With the use of multiline text insert the following: height 2.5.
• Create a small rectangle at the right corner, explode it, create rows and columns.

• By attributes, create the text inside it.
• Command "ATT" - attribute definition dialogue box appears.
• Insert the tag line - tag we are giving, visible before creating the block.
• Prompt: Question we need to add what we need to enter.
• Default: the value shown in drawing after making it as a block.

• Repeat the same process again and again. For each element that is create attributes similarly for the rest of the text. The attributes created, now convert the object drawn to block.

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Custom2_ title block"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use delete option then the converted block is deleted after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.
• Now double click on the block converted to obtain the edit attribute tab. In which we can edit the attribute as per requirement. I have the changed the text of the attribute to get better understanding over the template created. However, I kept the attribute text as such that is nothing is edited.

• Click ok to get back the screen.
• And then deleted the blocks created.

Result:-

• The Blocks are created as per requirement that is Custom1_title block and Custom2_title block. That is to open the blocks which were deleted. Type the 'i' in the command line to open the insert window to attach the blocks.

Custom1_title block:-

Custom2_title block:-

AIM2:-

To Create the Doors of warehouse and convert those to blocks.

1. Door 1 - 2330 x 2750 mm
2. Door 2 - 2330 x2750 mm

PROCEDURE:-

Door 1 -2330x2750mm:-

• Create a rectangle of size 2330x2750mm.
• Offset 50mm as a frame. 90mm for the left side. Explode the rectangle.
• By divide "DIV" divide the top line into 4 segments. From the division point, draw lines vertically to divide it into shutters.
• By divide "DIV" divide the left side into 3 segments. From the division point, draw lines horizontally to divide it into shutters.
• Offset 25mm on both sides for the thickness, delete the centre line.
• Create a rectangle to show the panels.Offset 20mm from the 1st rectangle and offset 100mm from the 2nd rectangle.Draw lines joining the corners of the outside and inside rectangle.

• Create the panel as a block, so that it is easy to copy. Create lock by rectangle command, and fillet the corners with radius 5mm.
• By using the copy all the frames are copied.
• Layer is created and all the objects are kept in different layers.
• Hatch is used for frame and lock as shown.

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Door_1"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use delete option then the converted block is deleted after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.

Door 2 -2330x2750mm:-

• Create a rectangle of size 2330x2750mm.Offset 50mm as a frame. 90mm for the left side.Explode the rectangle.
• By divide "DIV" divide the top line into 4 segments. From the division point, draw lines vertically to divide it into shutters. To make the points visible, Command "DDPTYPE" select the style of point.
• Offset 25mm on both sides for the thickness, delete the centre line.Create lock by rectangle drawn on opposite sides and fillet the corners with radius 5mm.
• Make layers and insert lock, frame in different layers.
• Hatch is used for frame and loack as shown.

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Door_2"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use delete option then the converted block is deleted after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.
• Click ok to get back the screen.
• And then deleted the blocks created.

Result:-

• The Blocks are created as per requirement that is Door_1 and Door_2. That is to open the blocks which were deleted. Type the 'i' in the command line to open the insert window to attach the blocks.

DOOR_1:-

DOOR_2:-

AIM2:-

To Create the Electrical legend and convert those to blocks.

1. Create each electrical symbol
2. Convert to block
3. Arrange them in legends

PROCEDURE:-

Create each electrical symbol:-

Single gang switch:- Draw a circle of radius 64mm and with line draw an inclined line vertical and horizontal line perpendicular to the inclined as required.

Double gang switch:- Draw circle and draw two horizontal lines and a vertical incline line.

Triple gang switch:- Draw circle, 1 vertical incline line and three horizontal lines.

Single two-way switch:- Draw same as single gang switch and with donout command give internal dia as zero and for external diameter select it in the circle.

Double two way switch:- Draw same as double gang switch and create donout.

Triple two-way switch:- Draw same as triple gang switch and create donout.

Switch cross:- Create a circle and donout inside and with line command draw an inclined vertical and perpendicular horizontal. Mirror the line in both directions.

Switch serial:- Copy the switch cross and delete two bottom lines, remove the donout also.

Single socket:- Create a circle, divide it into half and draw a line at the top.

Single socket for lamp:- From the single socket, draw a horizontal line perpendicular to vertical.

Double socket:- Draw the single socket and copy it to create same and place it using snap on.

Floor socket single:- Draw a rectangle surrounding single socket.

Floor single socket for lamp:- Draw a rectangle surrounding single socket for lamp

Floor socket double:- Create two single socket and place a rectangle surrounding it.

Floor socket single telephone:- Draw a single socket, a triangle and surrounded by a rectangle.

Floor socket double, telephone:- Draw 2 single socket and a triangle surrounded by a rectangle.

Telephone socket:- Draw a triangle

Internet socket:- Insert text "i" in the triangle.

Tv socket:- Insert text “TV' in the triangle.

Weatherproof socket:- Insert text "w" in the triangle.

Duct base section:- Draw a rectangle - select the bottom grip point - select add vertex - then pull the vertex to create a bend, with line draw the lines.

Wall bracket:- With rectangle draw the base, create a circle, draw a line connecting the rectangle and circle, draw a cross line inside the circle.

Picture lamp:- Draw two rectangles connected by a line.

Convert to block:-

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Single gang switch"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected delete option then the converted block is deleted. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.
• Similarly define each one of them as block giving the respective names. Do the same procedure for the remaining symbols.
• Creating and arranging them in layers.

Arrange them in legends:-

• First create a rectangular table having 10 rows and 6 columns.
• Place each of the blocks in the respective rows and columns.
• To enter text with the block from the insert tab- select field- select object -select block.
• E.g.: for single gang switch - select from the field. - select uppercase in format.

• Place the text in the respective rows give text height to 150. Similarly place all the title inside the legends.

RESULT:-

• After table creation place the text give the height of 150 and font as Times of New Roman.
• By using insert command insert the blocks and by using field command insert the text just by dragging the text from field tab and the final result is shown below.

AIM:-

To Create Different types of Door finishing for a residential buildings and convert those to blocks.

1. D1
2. D2
3. D3
4. D4
5. D5
6. D6

PROCEDURE:-

D1 - 2'10" x 6'11" :-

• Draw rectangle with dimension 2'10" and 6'11".Draw offset 1.5" for frame.Draw offset 1" for shutter.
• Draw lock by two rectangles perpendicular to each other and fillet the corners with radius 0.1"and circle.Write text by multiline text "D1".

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Single gang switch"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected delete option then the converted block is deleted. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.
• Similarly define each one of them as block giving the respective names. Do the same procedure for the remaining DOORS.

D2 - 3'4" x 6'11" :-

• Draw rectangle with dimension 3'4" and 6'11".Draw offset 1.5" for frame. Draw offset 1" for shutter.
• Draw rectangle for panel 1'11" and 2'9.1", then offset 1" two times. Draw a rectangle 5.4" x 5.7", offset 0.3".
• Copy it with copy command "co" - select mode - select the rectangle- select array-enter no: of array as 3 -place it as required.Copy the 3 rectangles to 4 rows.
• For the second panel draw a rectangle of 1'11" x 2'0.6". Offset 1" 3 timesDraw another rectangle inside this of 1'0.8" x 1' 1.2" and offset 1".
• Draw lock by circle in between the two panels.Write text by multiline text "D2".
• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "D2"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select delete option.

D3-2'9" x 6'11" :-

• Draw a rectangle of 2'9" x 6'11".
• Offset 1" for thickness ,2"offset for frame, 1" thickness. Offset 1.5" as shutter thickness.
• Draw a rectangle at the top for ventilation 1'3" x 9.3", give offset 1" for thickness.Hatch inside the rectangle.
• Create lock by rectangle two of them, perpendicular to each other and a circle.
• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "D3"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select delete option.

D4-3'9" x 9'2.5" :-

• Draw rectangle "REC" of dimension 3'9" x 6'10".Explode it and create an arc with 2-point method with both point as the endpoints.Offset the arc and the line with 1.5" and then 1".
• Offset 8" from arc and rectangle for panel and divide it into two .Take 1" offset 2 times to show the thickness on top figure and bottom rectangle.Create rectangles inside the panel.
• For lock, create a circle.
• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "D4"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select delete option.

D5-4'1" x 8'11" :-

• Draw a rectangle of 3'5" x 6'8".Offset 1.5" for frame.Offset 1" as shutter thickness. Create another rectangle inside with offset 4.4".
• Create another rectangle on the bottom 2'2.9" x 2'2.6".Offset 1" two times for both rectangles.
• Create rectangle inside for panels with offset 0.5".Copy it for 3 columns and 4 rows.Similarly copy it in bottom rectangle for 3 rows and 3 columns.
• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "D5"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select delete option.

D6-3'9" x 9'2.5" :-

• Draw rectangle "REC" of dimension 3'5" x 7'11.6".Explode it and create an arc with 2-point method with both point as the endpoints.Offset the arc and the line with 1.5" and then 1" for frame.
• Offset 8" from arc and rectangle for panel and divide it into two.Take 1" offset 2 times to show the thickness on top figure and bottom rectangle.Create rectangles inside the top panel, 3 row and 4 columns.
• For bottom panel, offset the rectangles by 1" 3 time as and 3.3" and again 1".For lock, create a circle.
• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "D6"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select delete option.

RESULT:-

All doors are created as shown above.

AIM:-

To Create the bentup bars as shown and convert each bentup bar to block and then make table as shown in figure and then as per bar bending schedule as shown place the block and text as well.

1. Draw each shape
2. Convert it to block
3. Insert it in the table as Bar bending schedule.

PROCEDURE:-

Draw each shape:-

• A -20mm:- Draw a line of 750cm for straight bar.Create arc for the bend. Create on one side and mirror it on another side.

• B-16mm :- Draw line of 300mm for straight bar.Draw vertical line of 41cm and extend a horizontal line and draw a line inclined at 45 degree from the base of vertical line up to horizontal line. Trim off the unwanted lines.Copy the same on the other side.Draw a horizontal line of 139cm and copy it on other side .Draw bend with arc and mirror the same on other side.

• C -16mm :- Draw a line of 210cm .Draw vertical line of 41cm and extend a horizontal line and draw a line inclined at 45 degree from the base of vertical line up to horizontal line. Trim off the unwanted lines.Copy the same on the other side.Draw a horizontal line of 180cm and copy it on other side.Draw bend with arc and mirror the same on other side.

• D -12mm :- Draw a line of 750cm for straight bar.Draw an arc downwards.Mirror it on the other side.

• E- 10mm :- Draw a rectangle of 23cm and 43 cm.Fillet the corner with fillet radius 5cm.Draw two line of 120cm.

Convert it to block:-

• To open a block tab use B command in command line. Then block definition dialogue box appears- give name as "Single gang switch"- select pick point and select a point in the table- select the object- select the whole table including the text. Give scale uniformly and tick allow exploding. Select convert to block option.

• As we can select any the option in retain, convert to block and delete I have selected delete option then the converted block is deleted. If we select retain option the object it wiil be retain and same as the actual drawing and a block is created for the objects that we have selected. If we want to use convert to block command that is the object we selected is converted to block and then remains as such in the display screen. after pressing on OK button. And then use insert command to insert the object whatever is required.
• Similarly define each one of them as block giving the respective names. Do the same procedure for the remaining patterns that is A, B, C, D, E.

Insert it in the table as Bar bending schedule:-

• Create a table with rectangle and divide it into 6 rows and 7 columns.With multiline text enter type, shape size, length, no, total length, unit weight, total weight and all other text.By command "I" insert each of the block in respective columns.

RESULT:-

• After table creation place the text give the height of 150 and font as Times of New Roman.
• By using insert command insert the blocks and by using text command insert the text and the final result is shown below.

OVERALL RESULT:-

• Template is drawn that is title sheet and then add the text using the attribute command. After the text is added then the whole figure is converted into a block.
• Doors of warehouse are created and converted those to blocks.
• Electrical legend are created and converted those to blocks.
• Different types of Door finishing for a residential buildings are created and converted those to blocks.
• Bentup bars as given in the figure is drawn and converted each bentup bar to block and then made a table as given in the figure and then as per bar bending schedule given the border is made and then placed the block and text as well.
• By using insert command overall blocks made in this challenge shown below.