Challenge

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

NNeha Pajankar23 Oct 2021

1. Create the templates as shown in Figures. Take the size of the title block as per industry standards or you can assume it as per the size of the paper. Use text and attributes wherever required. After creating the title block you need to save it as a block with names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock, respectively.

Aim: To create the template as shown in the figure above, in AutoCAD.

Introduction: The template is created in AutoCAD using primarily the Rectangle and Line tools. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final result is given.

Procedure:

Custom1_titleblock

STEP 1

Go to START MENU, select AutoCAD
In the Command line type in: STARTUP [ENTER]
Enter 'UNITS' command in the command tab.
In the Drawing Units dialog box, select 'Decimal' in Type: ' 0.0' in Precision; and 'Millimeters' in Insertion scale.
Click on 'OK'.
Set the limits by entering LIMITS in the Command tab. The lower-left corner is specified as 0,0; and the upper-right corner is specified as 1000,1000.

STEP 2

Click on layer properties in the layer panel on the ribbon
Click on new layer to create the following layers text and title box
Specify difffent colour for the diffrent layers and then close the layer properties manager dailog box.

STEP 3

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC' command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @75,150.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Line tool by entering 'L' command in the command tab.
Draw lines to form the different sections within the box.
Press Esc.

STEP 4

Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Provide text height as 4.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Assign the different lines and text to their respective layer.

STEP 5

Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as Custom1_titleblock, pick the base point as the ottom right corner of the block, Select the entire title box created and press Enter.
Click OK.

Custom2_titleblock,

Step 1

In the same drawing as the Custom1_titleblock.
Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @500,50.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Line tool by entering 'L' command in the command tab.
Draw lines to form the different sections within the box.
Select the lines, go to properties, and change Line weight to 0.30 mm.
Press Esc.
Again, Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, then for dimension Enter @80,35.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Line tool by entering 'L' command in the command tab.
Draw lines to form the different sections within the box.
Press Esc.
Trim, Extend and Erase the unwanted lines.

STEP 2

Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Provide text height as 6.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter ATTDEF in the command prompt.
Type in R1C1 in Tag, First row in Prompt, and C in Default.
Click OK.
Repeat the same process for all rows and columns in the smaller box.

STEP 3

Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as Custom2_titleblock, pick the base point as the bottom right corne the block, Select the entire title box created and press Enter.
Click OK.

RESULT:

2. Create the doors type for warehouse as shown in the Figure. You need to create each door type as per standard size or given dimensions. Create the blocks of this door type after creating them.

Aim: To create the doors as shown in the figure above, in AutoCAD.

Introduction: The doors are created in AutoCAD using primarily the Rectangle and Line tools. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final result is given.

Procedure:

a) DOOR1:

STEP 1

Go to START MENU, select AutoCAD
In the Command line type in: STARTUP [ENTER]
Enter 'UNITS' command in the command tab.
In the Drawing Units dialog box, select 'Decimal' in Type: ' O' in Precision; and 'Millimeters' in Insertion scale.
Click on 'OK'.
Set the limits by entering LIMITS in the Command tab. The lower-left corner is specified as 0,0; and the upper-right corner is specified as 10000,10000.

STEP 2

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC' command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @2330,2750.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 10, select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 300, and then offset the other three sides of the rectangle.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 10, and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 20, and then offset the previous three offsetted lines.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.

STEP 3

Select the Divide tool from the draw panel.
Select the inner edge of the smaller rectangle, and enter number of segments as 4.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw vertical lines from each section point.
Press Esc.
Delete the section points.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 10, select the section lines and click on either sides.
Repeat offset, specify a distance of 50, select the left inner edge of the smaller rectangle and click inside.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the unwanted lines and Erase them.

STEP 4

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC' command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @350,600.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 20, select all the sides of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 50, and select all the previous offsetted lines and then click on the inside..
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw diagonal lines from each corner point.
Press Esc.

Select the Copy tool by entering 'CO' command in the command tab.
Copy the pattern created above and paste to the desired locations.
Press Esc.
Select the Polyline tool from the Ribbon.
Draw the droor handle as shown.
Press Esc.

STEP 5

Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DOOR1, pick the base point as the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 6

Enter 'DST' command in the command tab to open the Dimension Style Manager dialog box.
Click on the Modify tab.
Under the Lines option change the colour of the dimension and extension lines.
Under the Symbols and Arrows option change the Arrow size to 60.
Under the Text option change the Text height to 50.
Click OK. Then click on Set Current and Close the dialog box.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 80.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.

b) DOOR2:

STEP 1

Select the DOOR1 block and click on the Explode Icon on the Ribbon.
Select the Copy tool by entering 'CO' command in the command tab.
Copy the door frame, and sections (without the patterns) of DOOR1.
Paste it rigt below Door1.
Press Esc.

STEP 2

Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DOOR2, pick the base point as the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 3

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 80.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.

RESULT:

3. Create each symbol as a block with the name given in the legend. After creating the blocks arrange them in the legend as shown in the Figure.

Aim: To create each symbol as a block and arranging them accordingly in the legend using AutoCAD.

Introduction: The symbols are created in AutoCAD using primarily the Rectangle, Circle and Line tools. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final result is given.

Procedure:

STEP 1

Go to START MENU, select AutoCAD 2022.
In the Command line type in: STARTUP [ENTER]
Enter 'UNITS' command in the command tab.
In the Drawing Units dialog box, select 'Decimal' in Type: ' 0.0' in Precision; and 'Millimeters in Insertion scale.
Click on 'OK':
Set the limits by entering LIMITS in the Command tab. The lower-left corner is specified as 0,0; and the upper-right corner is specified as 10000,10000.

STEP 2

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.

Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SINGLE GANG SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the circle. Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 3

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off. • Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 30. select the line of length 50 and offset it.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DOUBLE GANG SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 4

Select the Circle tool by entering C command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 30, select the line of length 50 and offset it twice.
Press Esc..
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as TRIPLE GANG SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the circle Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK

STEP 5

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 15, select the circle and click inside.
Press Esc..
Enter H, select the solid pattern and pick point inside the smaller circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SINGLE TWO WAY SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 6

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 15, select the circle and click inside.
Press Esc.
Enter H, select the solid pattern and pick point inside the smaller circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 30. select the line of length 50 and offset it.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DOUBLE TWO WAY SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
. Click OK.

STEP 7

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50. Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 15, select the circle and click inside.
Press Esc.
Enter H, select the solid pattern and pick point inside the smaller circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 30, select the line of length 50 and offset it twice.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as TRIPLE TWO WAY SWITCH, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 8

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Enter O in the command prompt, specify distance as 15, select the circle and click inside.
Press Esc.
Enter H, select the solid pattern and pick point inside the smaller circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Rotate and copy the lines to three other locations.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SWITCH CROSS, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select
the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 9

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab, and turn Ortho off.
Draw an inclined line of lenght 100 from the circumference of the circle, and another line of length 50.
Press Esc.
Rotate and copy the lines to three other locations.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SWITCH SERIAL, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 10

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SINGLE SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 11

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a line of length 30 from the top of the vertical line.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as SINGLE SOCKET FOR LAMP, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 12

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter CO in the prompt and copy the socket next to it.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DOUBLE SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 11

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter REC in the prompt.
Draw a rectangle around the socket symbol.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as FLOOR SOCKET SINGLE, pick the base point as the center of the circle. Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 12

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter CO in the prompt and copy the socket next to it.
Press Esc.
Enter REC in the prompt.
Draw a rectangle around the socket symbol.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as FLOOR SOCKET DOUBLE, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 13

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle adjacent to the socket symbol.
Press Esc.
Enter REC in the prompt.
Draw a rectangle around the socket symbol.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as FLOOR SOCKET SINGLE, TELEPHONE, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 14

Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 50.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter CO in the prompt and copy the socket next to it.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle adjacent to the socket symbol
Press Esc.
Enter REC in the prompt..
Draw a rectangle around the socket symbol
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as FLOOR SOCKET DOUBLE, TELEPHONE, pick the base point as the
center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 15

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle symbol.
Press Esc.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as TELEPHONE SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle. Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 16

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle symbol.
Press Esc.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 30.
Copy the text box inside the triangle.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as INTERNET SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 18

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle symbol.
Press Esc.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 30.
Copy the text box inside the triangle.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as TV SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 19

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a triangle symbol.
Press Esc.
Enter 'MTEXT command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 30.
Copy the text box inside the triangle.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as WEATHERPROOF SOCKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 20

Select the Polyline tool by entering 'PLINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the plug head.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines representing the plug pins.
Press Esc.
Select the lines, go to properties and change lineweight to 0.35 mm.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw a line representing the cable.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as DECT BASE STATION, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 21

Login| Sign Up
Select the Circle tool by entering 'C' command in the command tab.
Specify the center and enter radius circle as radius 60.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw two lines through the centre of the circle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the bottom portion of the bracket.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as WALL BRACKET, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 22

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @250,30.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the bottom portion of the Lamp
Enter 85 pointing the crosshair downwards.
Enter 60 pointing the crosshair right.
Enter 30 pointing the crosshair downwards.
Enter 130 pointing the crosshair left.
Enter 30 pointing the crosshair upwards.
Click 'Close!
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as PICTURE LAMP, pick the base point as the center of the circle, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 23

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @8000,3800,
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 300, select top line and offset it twice.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 400, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it 7 times.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 600, select left hand line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 2066, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it
Repeat the above offset steps twice.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Trim tool by entering TR command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE command in the command tab.
Draw diagonal lines from each corner point.
Press Esc.

STEP 24

Enter 'i' command in the command line.
In the Insert dialogbox, select the symbols created in steps 2 - 22 and insert them into the table one by one.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 150.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Save the drawing.

RESULT:

4. Create the door type for residential building as a block. Save the name of the blocks as type. Use given dimensions or assume dimensions as per industry standards.

Aim: To create each the door types for residential building as a block using AutoCAD.

Introduction: The doors are created in AutoCAD using primarily the Rectangle, Circle and Line tools. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final result is given.

Procedure:

STEP 1

Go to START MENU, select AutoCAD 2022.
In the Command line type in: STARTUP [ENTER]
Enter new value of startup: 1
Go to Application Menu and select New
In the 'Create New Drawing dialog box, select 'Imperial' setting.
In the Advanced Setup and select the Architectural' unit of measurement and select precision as '0'-0":
Set the limits by entering LIMITS in the Command tab. The lower-left corner is specified as O'0",0'0"; and the upper-right corner is specified as 1000,1000'.
Enter 'UNITS' command in the command tab.
In the Drawing Units dialog box, select 'Architectural' in Type; ' 0'-0" ' in Precision; and 'Inches' in Insertion scale.
Click on 'OK.

STEP 2

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @2'10",6'11"
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the door handle.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D1, pick the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

STEP 3

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @3'4",6'11".
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Offset the lines to create the pattern.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D2, pick the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

STEP 4

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @2'9",6'11".
Enter X in the command tab,
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @11",8"
Enter H, select ANS137, pick point inside the rectangle.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering "LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the door handle.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D3, pick the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

STEP 5

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC' command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @3'4",7.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Offset the lines to create the pattern.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start, End and Direction option and draw an arc at the top of the door.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", and offset the arc multiple times.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the door handle.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D4, pick the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object cre and press Enter.
Click OK.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

STEP 6

Select the Rectangle tool by entering REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point. Enter @3'4",6'11".
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Offset the lines to create the pattern.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering TR command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE command in the command tab.
Draw the door handle.
Press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D5, pick the bottom right corner of the door, Select the object created and press Enter.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line. Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

STEP 7

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @3'4",7.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", select the left side of the rectangle and then click on the inside.
Repeat offset, specify distance as 1", and then offset the three sides of the smaller inner rectangle.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Offset the lines to create the pattern.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start. End and Direction option and draw an arc at the top of the door.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 2", and offset the arc multiple times.
Press Esc.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw the door handle.
Press Esc.

Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location. Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 6".
Click Enter and press Esc.

RESULT:

5. Create each shape as a block as shown in the Figure. Save the block and insert them on the table as shown in the Figure.

Aim: To create each bar as a block and inserting them on the table as shown in the Figure, in AutoCAD.

Introduction: The bar details are created using primarily the Rectangle and Line tools. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final result is given.

Procedure:

STEP 1

Go to START MENU, select AutoCAD 2022.
In the Command line type in: STARTUP [ENTER]
Enter 'UNITS' command in the command tab.
In the Drawing Units dialog box, select 'Decimal' in Type: ' 0.00' in Precision; and 'Millimeters' in Insertion scale.
Click on 'OK':
Set the limits by entering LIMITS in the Command tab. The lower-left corner is specified as 0,0; and the upper-right corner is specified as 10000,10000.

STEP 2

Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw an line of lenght 750.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start, End and Direction option and draw an arc on both ends of the line.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location.
Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 40.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as A(20mm), pick the bottom right corner of the door. Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 3

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw an line of lenght 300.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start, End and Direction option and draw an arc on both ends of the line.
Select the Line tool by entering LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw inclined lines depicting the bending in the bar.
Press Esc.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location.
Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 40.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as B(16mm), pick insertion of the bar. Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 4

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw an line of lenght 210.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw inclined lines depicting the bending in the bar.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start, End and Direction option and draw an arc on both ends of the line.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw inclined lines depicting the bending in the bar.
Press Esc.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location.
Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 40.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as C(16mm), pick insertion of the bar, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click ok

STEP 5

Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw an line of lenght 750.
Press Esc.
Select the Arc tool from the Ribbon, select the Start, End and Direction option and draw an arc on both ends of the line.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw lines of length 11 from the arcs.
Press Esc.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location.
Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 40.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as D(12mm), pick insertion of the bar, Select the object created and press Enter.
Click OK.

STEP 6

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @230,430.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Enter F in the command prompt.
Specify radius as 20.
Fillet the corners of the rectangle.
Press Esc.
Select the Line tool by entering 'LINE' command in the command tab.
Draw hook lines of length 12 cm.
Press Esc.
Select the Dimension tool by entering 'DIM' in the command line.
Select the first point and second point of the object to be measured, then drag the dimension line to the desired location.
Repeat for all the objects to be measured.
Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 40.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Enter B in the command promt.
In the Block Definition dialogue box, type in the name of the block as E(10mm), pick insertion of the bar. Select the object
Created and press ok

STEP 7

Select the Rectangle tool by entering 'REC command in the command tab.
Specify the start point, Enter @5500,3000.
Press Esc.
Enter X in the command tab.
Select the rectangle created and explode it.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 400, select top line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 500, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it 4 times.
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Offset tool by entering 'O' in the command tab.
Specify an offset distance of 700, select left hand line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 1400, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 600, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 400, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it.
Repeat Offset, specify distance as 600, and select the previous offsetted line and offset it twice
Press Esc to cancel the OFFSET command.
Select the Trim tool by entering 'TR' command in the command tab.
Press ENTER.
Select Edge option; and click on No Extend.
Select the unwanted lines.
Press 'Esc' to cancel the TRIM command.

STEP 8

Enter 'MTEXT' command in the command line.
Specify the start point of text as required.
Enter text height as 150.
Copy the text box to wherever necessary.
Enter ED in the command promt and edit the text boxes as required.
Click Enter and press Esc.
Save the drawing.

Enter i command in the command prompt.
in the insert dailogbox, select the symbols created in step 2-6, click OK and insert them into the bar bending schedule table one by one.
Save the drawing.

RESULT:

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

Ship work like this
in your own course.

Talk to a career counsellor

Ship work like thisin your own course.

Talk to a career counsellor

Ship work like this
in your own course.