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Intro to 3D-Based CADing for Architecture Design

Deep Dive into CADing with a focus on how we, architects, can take the most advantage of it. Gain confidence in the subject even if you have never tried it. Understand the fundamental values that we require as creators to fully express and create Architecture Drawings by practicing with simple, step by step exercises.

Support your design process by slowly implementing 3D based CADing as a design tool by first understanding what CAD is, and what it can do. This course will take you through the history of CAD and how to take advantage of a rough 3D model, learn how to use Line Weight with a practical exercise, then draw it digitally, and finally insert it in your final sheet to be available to print and present.

  • Exercise 1

    2D CAD Tools

  • Exercise 2

    2D CAD Modifiers

  • Exercise 3

    Fiils

  • Exercise 4

    Make 2D

  • Exercise 7

    Axonometry

  • Exercise 8

    The Layout

About the course

This course is intended for architects who want to integrate 3d based CADing into their design process and have some extra time to dive into the subject. We will start by understanding the mechanics of it, its history, the different methods, and most importantly how it can be integrated into helping clients, professors or colleagues understand your architectural idea.

Skill level and duration

Intended for the curious and the absolute beginners, or for self-taught users who would like to restart with a fresh structure.

The course is 8 chapters long, each with a lecture of no more than 20 minutes and an integrated practical exercise, each requiring between 30 to 45 minutes. In total, allow for three full afternoons.

Recommended Next Step Tutorials

Follow these Tutorials to practice and develop the skills learned here to create a full Manual CADing work in a unified architecture project.

 
 

In this course you will learn

  1. The Story of AutoCAD.

  2. Scale in Architecture Drawings.

  3. Drawing Depth.

  4. The Floorplan.

  5. The Section.

  6. The Elevation.

  7. The Axonometry.

  8. The Layout.

The materials you will need

  1. Latest Version of Rhino or ArchiCAD, Installed and Running (necessary).

  2. Basic understanding of Rhino, or Complete the Course “Ri-0 Rhino Foundations” or “AC-0 ArchiCAD Foundations” (necessary).

  3. High performance computer (optional).

Course Content

  • 8 Videos.

  • One single file with all the exercises.

  • Full Tutorial Script with searchable commands.

0. General CAD Concepts

To start to learn about CADing its crucial to learn the foundations of the program you are going to work. So you can easily relate to a really tricky interface, with a lot of tools, commands, orders and configurations. You will spend a lot of time just watching and traveling around the program but trust me this will be realy useful in the future so you dont’t waste so much something punctual that we are going to see in this course.

Choose your software and follow the excercise

Rhino

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have never opened Rhino or would like to get a foundational understanding of the Software, I invite you to follow this link to the Foundations Tutorial of Rhino It will be a good hour spent either learning how to navigate it or furthering your knowledge.

ArchiCAD

If you have never opened ArchiCAD or would like to get a foundational understanding of the Software, I invite you to follow this link to the Foundations Tutorial of ArchiCAD. It will be a good hour spent either learning how to navigate it or furthering your knowledge.

ArchiCAD CHE

If you have never opened ArchiCAD or would like to get a foundational understanding of the Software, I invite you to follow this link to the Foundations Tutorial of ArchiCAD. It will be a good hour spent either learning how to navigate it or furthering your knowledge.

1. The Story of AutoCAD

Wassily Kandinsky’s stated: “Everything starts from a dot” and “a line its a succession of repetitive dots”. In this chapter we are going to learn how to create a line, an arc, a polyline and how to change its color and figure. The CAD work is as simple as that, A LOT of lines that have different characteristics which work together to create a concrete drawing, a concrete expression, or a concrete idea.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Line

  1. Start command Line.

  2. Select the Start of the Line on the Model.

  3. Select the End of the Line on the Model.

2. Arc

  1. Start command Arc.

  2. To start from a Start Point type StartPoint.

  3. Select the Start of the Arc on the model.

  4. Select the Middle Point of the Arc.

  5. Press Enter.

  6. Repeat again with a more concave Point of Arc.

3. Polyline

  1. Start command Polyline.

  2. Select the Start of the Line on the Model.

  3. Select the Next Points of the Polylline.

  4. To finish the Polyline press Enter.

4. Layer

  1. Go to Layer Tab on the Right Side of the Screen.

  2. Click on the New Layer Icon.

  3. Write the Name of the Layer.

  4. Start command ChangeLayer.

  5. Select the Line that will be changed.

  6. Select the Layer you want to move.

    • You can do it also in the icon at the lower part of the screen or also in the Properties Tab in the right side of the window.

5. Line Type

  1. Start command SetLinetype.

  2. Select the Curve.

  3. On the Window Select the Linetype.

  4. You can do it also in the Properties Tab in the right side of the window. 

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Line

  1. To create a Line Toolbox > Line

  2.  Select the Start of the Line on the View.

  3. Select the End of the Line on the View.

2. Arc

  1. To create Arc. Toolbox > Polyline

  2.  To create the curve select: PP > Arc with defined tangent

  3. Select a far tangent to create a bigger curve.

3. Polyline

  1. To create the Polyline: Toolbox > Polyline

  2. Select the Start of the Line on the Model.

  3. Select the Next Points of the Polyline.

4. Pen

  1. To change Color go to Properties > Pen.

    •  Change to Color N° 95

5. Line Type

  1. To change Linetype go to Properties > Linetype

    • Change to Linetype Dot & Dashed


ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Line

  1. To create a Line Planung > Linien

  2.  Select the Start of the Line on the View.

  3. Select the End of the Line on the View.

2. Arc

  1. To create Arc: Planung > Polylinien

  2.  To create the curve select: PP > Segment mit derTangente

  3. Select a far tangent to create a bigger curve.

3. Polyline

  1. To create the Polyline: Planung > Polylinien

  2. Select the Start of the Line on the Model.

  3. Select the Next Points of the Polyline.

4. Pen

  1. To change Color go to Einstellungen > Stift

    •  Change to Color N° 95

5. Line Type

  1. To change Linetype go to Einstellungen > Linientyp

    • Change to Linetype Strichpunk

2. Scales in Architecture Drawings

Now that we have created our lines, we need to learn how to transform and manipulate them. It is important to understand how to use these tools to configure the lines you have created both in an open space and within the complex group of lines that it inhabits, while giving them more cohesion to express an architecture idea.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Snap Points

  1. Start command Move

    • You can use M as shortcut.

  2. To Snap End Check the box End.

    • Locate on the lower part of the screen.

    • Or you can write in the command bar End.

  3. Select the Vertical and move it near the Horizontal Line.

  4. To Snap Middle:

    • Locate on the lower part of the screen.

    • Or you can write on the command bar Mid.

  5. It will snap to create a T Shape.

2. SmartTrack

  1. Start command SmartTrack.

  2. To turn it on = On.

  3. Start command Move.

  4. Select the Vertical Line and take it.

  5. Put the cursor at the Right End of the Horizontal Line.

    • A white Circle will appear under the cursor.

    • You can move the cursor by Ortho and the Reference will appear.

3. Offset

  1. Start command Offset.

  2. Select the Curve to Offset.

  3. Write Offset Value = 5.

  4. Press Enter.

4. Trim

  1. Start command Trim.

  2. Select one rectangle as cutting object.

  3. Select the Line inside the Rectangle to Trim.

  4. Select the Trimmed Rectangle and trim the lines of the other one.

5. Extend

  1. Start command Extend.

  2. Select the Horizontal Line as the Boundary Object.

  3. Press Enter.

  4. Select the Vertical Line as the Curve to Extend.

  5. Press Enter.

6. Array

  1. Start command ArrayCrv.

  2. Select the Circle as the Object to Array.

  3. Press Enter.

  4. Select the Line as the Path Curve.

  5. You can choose the array as Number of Items or Distance.

    • Distance = 7

    • Items = 9

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Snap Guides and Points

  1. Activate the Snap Guides and Points icon Standard Toolbar

    • You can find it in: Window > Toolbar > Standard

  2. Move the vertical Polyline with: Ctrl + D

    • It will appear a middle guide for you to snap on.

2. SmartTrack

  1. Move the Vertical Polyline with: Ctrl + D

  2. Place the cursor over the final point as reference until it appears a closed circle.

  3. You can now move it with reference of this polyline.

3. Offset

  1. Select the polyline then: PP > Offset All Edges

  2. To Copy the polyline you are going to create: Ctrl

  3. Enter the Value: 3.00.

4. Trim

  1. To Start to Trim press: Ctrl

    • A scissors Icon will appear.

  2. Select the crossed lines inside the boxes.

5. Stretch

  1. Select the Vertical Polyline.

  2. Select the upper point, then: PP > Stretch.

  3. Place it perpendicular to the Horizontal Line.

6. Multiply

  1. Select the Circle and his point. PP > Multiply.

  2. A window will open, select: Drag

  3. Establish the distance between each circle.

  4. Now move the cursor to multiply the circle.

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Snap Guides and Points

  1. Activate the Snap Guides and Points icon Fanghilfen und -punkte

    • You can find it in: Optionen> Fanghilfen und -punkte or (Alt+F)

  2. Move the vertical Polyline with: V

    • It will appear a middle guide for you to snap on.

2. SmartTrack

  1. Move the Vertical Polyline with: V

  2. Place the cursor over the final point as reference until it appears a closed circle.

  3. You can now move it with reference of this polyline.

3. Offset

  1. Select the polyline then: PP > Alle Kanten versetzen

  2. To Copy the polyline you are going to create: i

  3. Enter the Value: 3.00.

4. Trim

  1. To Start to Trim press: Stgr

    • A scissors Icon will appear.

  2. Select the crossed lines inside the boxes.

5. Stretch

  1. Select the Vertical Polyline.

  2. Select the upper point, then: PP > Knotenpunkt verschieben.

  3. Place it perpendicular to the Horizontal Line.

6. Multiply

  1. Select the Circle and his point. PP > Multiplizieren.

  2. A window will open, select: Verschieben

  3. Stablish the distance between each circle.

  4. Now move the cursor to multiply the circle.

3. Drawing Depth

We are now entering the next level, a full two-dimensional mass constructed of more that two points. Fills are a really helpful tool for the CAD drawing of architecture. Here you will learn how to create them, transform them and give them more complexity. Later, you will understand why this tool is so useful in helping produce the architecture project.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Fill Type

  1. Start command Hatch.

  2. Select the Rectangle as the Curve.

  3. Press Enter.

  4. A window will open, select: Grid60.

  5. Press Ok.

2. Filling

  1. Start command Hatch.

  2. Select the Rectangles as Curves.

  3. Boundary = Yes.

  4. Select the Inside Region.

  5. Press Enter.

  6. A window will open: Select Solid.

  7. Press Ok.

3. Controlling Color

  1. Select the Hatch Created.

  2. Go to the Properties Tab and change Display Color.

4. Dividing

  1. Start command Trim.

  2. Select the Horizontal Line as the Cutting Object.

  3. Select the Upper part of the Hatch to Trim.

  4. Press Enter.

5. Hatch Edit

  1. Start command PointsOn.

  2. Select the Hatch.

  3. The Control Points will Appear, select the two upper ones.

  4. Start command Move.

  5. Move it to the upper border of the Square.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Fill

  1. To create a fill go to: ToolBox > Fill Tool.

  2. Draw a square.

  3. Select the fill and change the Fill Pattern to: Dot & Dashed.

  4. Change Fill Pen Pattern to: 82.

2. Filling

  1. To create a Fill go to: ToolBox > Fill Tool.

  2. To activate the Magic Wand press: Space.

  3. Create the Fill Inside the Big Square.

  4. Select the Fill we have just created, then: PP > Substract from Polygon.

  5. Activate the Magic Wand to substract the Small Square. Space.

3. Controlling Color

  1. Select the Fill Created.

  2. Go to the Properties and change Fill Pattern Color > 95.

4. Split

  1. Select the Fill, and activate Split: Edit > Reshape > Split.

  2. Select the Horizontal Line as the Cutting Object.

5. Fill Edit

  1. Select the Fill, then transform it: PP > Offset Edge.

  2. Select the example as reference of Height.

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Fill

  1. To create a fill go to: Planung > Schraffur

  2. Draw a square.

  3. Select the fill and change the Fill Pattern to: Strichpunk.

  4. Change Fill Pen Pattern to: 82.

2. Filling

  1. To create a Fill go to: Planung > Schraffur.

  2. To activate the Magic Wand press: Leertaste.

  3. Create the Fill Inside the Big Square.

  4. Select the Fill we have just created, then: PP > Vom Polygon abziehen.

  5. Activate the Magic Wand to substract the Small Square. Leertaste.

  6. A window will open, select: Solid

  7. Press OK

3. Controlling Color

  1. Select the Fill Created.

  2. Go to the Properties and change Fill Pattern Color > 95.

4. Split

  1. Select the Fill, and activate Split:  Ändern > Spliten.

  2. Select the Horizontal Line as the Cutting Object.

5. Fill Edit

  1. Select the Fill, then transform it: PP > Kanten versetzen.

  2. Select the example as reference of Height.

4. The Floor Plan

Here is where we will answer the question of “How do I extract a Floor Plan of a 3D Model?” Don’t panic, it’s not rocket science, just watch and read our instructions correctly and you will be dominating this skill. The Make2D and View commands are important elements in Rhino and ArchiCAD respectively, so remember these tools, you will use them a lot! Next, we are going to practice the skills we have previously developed, so we are going to trace manually the shapes we created with the Make2D and View commands.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Make 2D

  1. Start command ClippingPlane.

  2. Trace the Rectangle in the Top View.

  3. Move the ClippingPlane in the perspective View to cut the Frist Floor.

  4. Select the Clipping Plane and check to see it in: Perspective.

  5. Select the Building and start command Make2D.

  6. A Window will appear and check it is in View: Top.

  7. Press Ok and will appear the 2D Trace near the Point 0 of the Plan.

2. Freeze Layer and Change to Grey

  1. Create a New Layer for the Trace Plan.

  2. Go to Layer’s Tab on the right side of the Screen and change the color of the New Layer to Grey in the Square, next to the Padlock.

  3. Lock the Padlock of the New Layer.

  4. Take the 2D Created and start command ChangeLayer.

  5. Select the New Layer.

  6. Go to the Properties Tab and change Display Color to: By Layer.

3. Trace

  1. Start command Polyline.

  2. Ungroup and copy Lines.

  3. Create the Polyline in the Layer created in the step 1.4.

  4. Trace the Wall Cut.

  5. Create the Hatch of the Wall in the Default Layer.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Floor Plan Cut Plane

  1. To find it enter on Document > Floor Plan Cut Plane.

    Adjust the following settings.

  • Cut Plane Height to Current Story: 1.00

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the Organizer.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Save View >>>

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Project Map.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint.

    Adjust the following settings

    • Reference ID: 04

    • Name: Ground Floor

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the W-01 Ground Floor.

  2. Right click on the View we have just created: Show as Trace Reference.

5. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with: Toolbar > Document > Polyline

  2. Toolbar > More > Spline Tool

    Adjust the following settings.

    • Pen: 1 - 0.13

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Floor Plan Cut Plane

  1. Go to the 1. Obergeschoss.

  2. Look in the main Menu Verwaltung  > Grundriss-Schnittebene.

  3. A window will appear, set the Schnittebenenhohe zu aktuellem Geschoss to 1.00.

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the  Organisator Vebergen.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Ausschnitt sichern  >>>

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Projekt-Mappe.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: Neues Unabhängiges Arbeitsblatt.

    Adjust the following settings

    • Reference ID: 04

    • Name: Ground Floor

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the arbeitsblatt AB-01 Erdgeschoss.

  2. Right click on the View we have just created: Als Transparentpause anzeigen.

5. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with: Planung > Polylinien and Planung > Spline

  2. Adjust the following settings.

    • Stift: 1 - 0.13

5. The Section

Now let’s explore the Section. This seems similar to the floor plan but you have to add another essential tool, The Section Tool. The tool gives us the idea of what is the relevance of a section, and where we should put it to better express the project. There is a difference in how you measure the Section: this plan gives you information on the constructive elements’ heights and it allows you to see the proportion of the space in its relation to the ground floor.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino
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This Step is no different than point 4.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Section Marker

  1. To create a Section: Toolbar > Document > Section Tool.

    • Go to the Project Map > Section > S-03.

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the View Map.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Save Current View.

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Project Map.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint

  3. Adjust the following settings:

    • Reference ID: 05

    • Name: Section

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the Project Map.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint.

  3. Adjust the following settings:

    • Reference ID: 05

    • Name: Section

5. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with:

    • Toolbar > Document > Polyline

    • Toolbar > More > Spline Tool

  2. Adjust the following settings.

    • Building Pen: 1 - 0.13

    • Earth Pen: 22 – 0.35

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Section Marker

  1. To create a Section: Planung > Schnitt > Schnitt Werkzeug

    • Go to the Projekt-Mappe > Schnitte > S-03.

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the Ausschnitt-Mappe.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Ausschnitt sicher  >>>

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Projekt-Mappe

  2. Click on the Arbeitsblätter category, then the Icon: Neues Unabhängiges Arbeitsblat

  3. Adjust the following settings:

    • Reference ID: 05

    • Name: Schnitt

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the arbeitsblatt AB-01 Erdgeschoss.

  2. Right click on the View we have just created: Als Transparentpause anzeigen

5. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with:

    • Planung > Polylinien

    • Planung > Spline

  2. Adjust the following settings.

    • Building Stift: 1 - 0.13

    • Earth Stift: 22 – 0.35

6. The Elevation

We are adding an interesting feature to tracing the line position and to understanding the relationship of heights with the ground: Shadows. This feature wouldn’t be so important in a section, but in a facade it shows the proximity and textures of the elements, and it is important in expressing any proposal of a facade in architecture.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino
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This Step is no different than point 4.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Elevation Marker

  1. To create a Section: Toolbar > Document > Elevation Tool

    • Go to the Project Map > Elevation > E-01

2. Save Currrent View

  1. Go to the View Map.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Save Current View

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Project Map

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint

  3. Adjust the following settings

    • Reference ID: 06

    • Name: Elevation

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the W-01 Ground Floor.

  2. Right click on the View we have just created: Show as Trace Reference

5. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with: Toolbar > Document > Polyline

  2. Adjust the following settings

    1. Building Pen: 1 - 0.13

    2. Earth Pen: 22 – 0.35

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script WIP!

7. The Axonometry

An axonometry is a schematic representation of the shape and objectives of a project. It  may not be needed for constructive reasons but it is crucial for explaining a project and an idea. We can find thousands of architecture offices that make axonometries to summarize and express their projects. Pezo Von Ellrichausen’s work and their use of axonometries is a good example of how to represent architectural  projects. In this unit we will create another Make2D in Rhino and a 3D View in ArchiCAD so be ready to learn to use another tool and to explore a different way to think about and develop a project.

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Setting a Custom Axonometry

  1. Go to the Perspective View and Click on the Down Arrow.

  2. To Change View: Set View > Isometric > SE.

  3. You can Rotate the View as you want it.

  4. To Create and Check Views start command NamedView.

  5. Click to Save New View as Custom Axonometry.

    • You can Change the View in this Window.

  6. Select the Building and start command Make2D.

  7. A Window will appear and check it is in View: CustomAxo

  8. Press Ok and it will appear the 2D Trace near the Point 0 of the Plan.

2. Setting 45° Angles

  1. Go to the Perspective View and Click on the Down Arrow.

  2. To Change View: Set View > Isometric > SE.

  3. To Create and Check Views start command NamedView.

  4. Click to Save New View as 45.

    • You can Change the View in this Window.

  5. Select the Building and start command Make2D.

  6. A Window will appear and check it is in View> 45.

  7. Press Ok and will appear the 2D Trace near the Point 0 of the Plan.

3. Setting Asymmetric 60°

  1. Go to the Perspective View and Click on the Down Arrow.

  2. To Change View: Set View > Isometric > SE.

  3. Start command Rotate.

  4. Select the House and set the Angle: -15.

  5. To Create and Check Views start command NamedView.

  6. Click to Save New View as 60.

  7. Select the Building and start command Make2D.

  8. A Window will appear and check it is in View: 60.

  9. Press Ok and will appear the 2D Trace near the Point 0 of the Plan.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. 3D Document

  1. Go to the 3D View.

  2. Isolate the Model. F5

  3. Change to Axonometry: 3D Visualization Toolbar > Axonometry

  4. Select the Category of 3D Document: New Viewpoint

    Adjust the following settings:

    • Reference ID: 3D

    • Name: Perspective

  5. Go to the Project Map > 3D Document > 3D-01.

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the View Map.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Save Current View

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Project Map.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint

    Adjust the following settings

    • Reference ID: 07

    • Name: Axonometry

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the Project Map.

  2. Click on the Worksheet category, then the Icon: New Viewpoint

    Adjust the following settings

    • Reference ID: 07

    • Name: Axonometry

4. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with:

    • Toolbar > Document > Polyline

    • Toolbar > More > Spline Tool

  2. Adjust the following settings:

    • Building Pen: 1 - 0.13

    • Earth Pen: 22 – 0.35

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. 3D Document

  1. Go to the 3D View.

  2. Isolate the Model. F5

  3. Change to Axonometrie: 3D Visualization Toolbar > Axonometrie

  4. Select the Category of 3D Document: Neues 3D-Dokument aus 3D

    Adjust the following settings:

    • Referenze-ID: 3D

    • Name: Perspective

  5. Go to the Projekt-Mappe > 3D-Dokumente > 3D-01.

2. Save Current View

  1. Go to the Ausschnitt-Mappe.

  2. To Save the View click on the Icon of: Ausschnitt sicher  >>>

3. Start Worksheet

  1. Go to the Projekt-Mappe.

  2. Click on the Arbeitsblätter category, then the Icon: Neues Unabhängiges Arbeitsblat

    Adjust the following settings

    • Referenze-ID: 07

    • Name: Axonometry

4. Trace Reference

  1. Go to the arbeitsblatt AB-01 Erdgeschoss.

  2. Right click on the View we have just created: Als Transparentpause anzeigen

4. Let’s CAD

  1. Trace with:

    • Planung > Polylinien

    • Planung > Spline

  2. Adjust the following settings:

    • Building Stift: 1 - 0.13

    • Earth Stift: 22 – 0.35

8. The Layout

With the Layout we have the conclusion of all the drawings we have developed. The Layout is a global tool, almost all the programs dedicated to architecture have it, and its has practical application in the field. Architects must also take into consideration decisions based on the dialogue between scale and paper size. Welcome to the final task involved with drawing. What comes next?: 3D Printing!

Choose your software and follow the exercise

Rhino

Rhino Script

1. Paper Space

  1. Start command Layout.

  2. Select the Rhino PDF as Printer.

  3. Select as Size: A4 - Landscape.

  4. Press OK.

  5. It will take you to a Paper Layout View.

2. Paper Format

  1. DoubleClick on the Viewport.

  2. DoubleClick inside the Detail and Locate the Plan Drawn with Pan.

  3. Go to the Properties Tab and set 1:20 Scale:

    • Layout = 1 milimeters.

    • Model = 200 meters.

  4. Hide the Trace Layer.

3. Line Thickness

  1. To see true Line Weight start command: PrintDisplay.

  2. Go to the Layer Tab at the right side of the screen.

  3. Change the Layer Print Width to 255 Back (The Diamond Icon).

  4. Change the Hatch Print Width from Default to: 0.03.

  5. Change the Border Line from Default to 0.25.

4. Export PDF

  1. Start command Print.

  2. Check that the Size, Resolution is all right.

  3. To Save the PDF press: Ok.

ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD Script

1. Paper Space

  1. Go to the Layout Book.

  2. Create a New Layout.

    Adjust the following settings.

    • Layout Name: 08 BK Layout

    • Master Layout: A3 Landscape

2. Insert Views

  1. Go to the View Map.

  2. Click and drag the Worksheets we have created over the Layout.

  3. To Move it:

    • Ctrl + D

    • Pet Palette > Drag

3. Export PDF

  1. You can Save the PDF: Ctrl + Shift + S

  2. Or go to Publisher Sets > Layouts > Publishing Properties

    • Publishing Method: Save files

    • Create Single File

    • Format: PDF

    • Name: AC-xW1c_PDF

    • Select Path

ArchiCAD CHE

ArchiCAD CHE Script

1. Paper Space

  1. Go to the Layoutbuch.

  2. Create a New Layout.

    Adjust the following settings.

    • Layoutname: 08 BK Layout

    • Masterlayout: A3 Landscape

2. Insert Views

  1. Go to the Ausschnitt-Mappe.

  2. Click and drag the Worksheets we have created over the Layout.

  3. To Move it:

    • Ctrl + D

    • PP > Drag

3. Export PDF

  1. You can Save the PDF: Ctrl + Shift + S

  2. Or go to Publisher Sets > Layouts > Einstellungen  > Publisher-Set Einstellungen

    • Publishing Method: Save files

    • Create Single File (In einer PDF-Datei zusammenführen)

    • Format: PDF

    • Name: AC-xW1c_PDF

    • Select Path

9. Sources

For the development of this course, an array of media, entries, and documents were consulted which I aim to list here. Please report any reference that might be missing so it can be promptly added.

 

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