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Chapter 5
Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design .............................113
What Is CADD? ..........................................113
Why Use CADD? ........................................115
CADD Hardware ........................................116
Input Devices
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Monitors
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Printers and
Plotters
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Storage Devices
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Networks
Types of CADD Software ...........................119
General-Purpose CADD Packages
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AEC-Specifi c CADD Packages
Selecting a CADD Program .......................120
Common General-Purpose
CADD Features .......................................120
Objects
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Drawing Units
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Dimensions
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Hatch Patterns and Materials
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Text
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Editing Tools
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Layers
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Colors
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Linetypes
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Display Controls and
Drawing Aids
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Blocks and Attributes
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3D Modeling and Rendering
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Animations
AEC-Specifi c CADD Features ...................126
Schedule Automation
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Wall Generation
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Stair Generation
Typical CADD Commands .........................129
Drawing Commands
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Editing and
Inquiry Commands
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Display Control
Commands
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Dimensioning Commands
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Drawing Aids
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3D Drawing and Viewing
Commands
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3D Rendering and
Animation Commands
CADD Equipment Maintenance and
Drawing File Storage ..............................140
Material Safety ...........................................140
The Ergonomic Environment .....................141
Ergonomic Guidelines
SECTION 2
Architectural Planning
Chapter 6
Primary Residential
Design Considerations..........................147
Site Considerations ....................................147
Topography
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Costs and Restrictions
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Zoning and Codes
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The Community
Housing Considerations .............................153
Family Needs
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Budgeting for Housing
Working Drawings ......................................155
Primary Plans
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Other Plans
Chapter 7
Planning the Living Area .........................165
Areas of a Residence ..................................165
Designing for Accessibility
•
Designing
with CADD
Traffi c Circulation ......................................168
Living Room ................................................168
Size
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Location
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Décor
Dining Room ...............................................174
Plan
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Size
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Accessibility
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Location
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Décor
Entry and Foyer ..........................................179
Entry
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Foyer
Family Room ...............................................183
Size
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Décor
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Accessibility
Special-Purpose Rooms .............................184
Outdoor Living Areas .................................185
Patios
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Porches
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Courtyards
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Gazebos