What line width (or weight), do I use where, when structural drafting? In CAD, what color should I draw my structural elements. What line definitions suit what application? Below is a basic list which provide answers to these questions. This article should be read in conjunction with the article: Standard colors and line weights in CAD. Drawing … [Read more...] about What line width where?
Drafting Standards
Text Heights in Drawings
Good text heights makes a drawing legible. Too small, and it's difficult read. Too large, and it is a struggle for all the information to fit in. A drawing is easier to read if the same text height are used. For example: all notes and dimensions should be the same height. Likewise title text should also be consistent. In CAD environments, normally everything is drawn … [Read more...] about Text Heights in Drawings
Acronyms and Abbreviations in Engineering
Acronym: An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. example CAD. Abbreviation: a shortened form of a word or phrase. Example: DIA for diameter. Using too many acronyms or abbreviations can make a drawing harder to understand. I recommend shorted words only if you can't fit the whole word on the drawing. This stop those pesky "what … [Read more...] about Acronyms and Abbreviations in Engineering
Power User AutoCAD Tips and Tricks
Some old school - power user - tips and tricks for using AutoCAD software. A long-right-click moves, copies or blocks When objects are grip-selected, a long-right-click can move, copy or make a block these objects. Hold the right-mouse-button till the cursor changes to an arrow, then move the objects. On release copy, move or block can be selected from the context … [Read more...] about Power User AutoCAD Tips and Tricks
How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs
The drafters drafting survival guide to pre-stressed/post-tensioned concrete slabs. By Allan Wise Please note: This information has been compiled by drafters working in the Australian PT concrete slab industry. This information may apply to other countries/systems. Disclaimer this is information is for a guide only. While this article was complied by … [Read more...] about How to Draw PT Concrete Slabs
What are the basic welding symbols?
By DGMWelding symbols used in Australia are based on the Australian Standard AS 1100.101-1992. You can research the full range of welding symbols in the Engineering Drawing Handbook produced by Standards Australia and the Institution of Engineers.Here is a selection of basic symbols to learn as a first step.Weld finishes (contour)With butt welds the welding symbol will tell you … [Read more...] about What are the basic welding symbols?