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INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING AND AUTOCAD 2D

CONTENTS

Part 7

Module 33: Blocks

Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe a block and explain how blocks are stored and inserted in a
drawing file.

2. Describe
Previous: how
Module 32: blocks
Hatching work with layers.
3. Apply the BLOCK and INSERT commands. Next: Module 34: Drawing Utilities
 4. Explain the importance of layer 0 when blocks are created.

Blocks

WORK ALONG: Creating and Inserting Blocks

Key Principles

Lab Exercise 33-1

Time allowed: 90 minutes.

Drawing Name Template Units

AutoCAD 2D Lab 33-1 N/A Feet and /Inches

Step 1

Open the drawing: AutoCAD 2D Lab 29-3. (Figure Step 1)

Figure Step 1

Step 2

Using the SAVEAS command, save and name the drawing: AutoCAD 2D Lab 33-1.

Step 3

Make the changes

Previous: Module 32: to the floor plan as shown in the figure. Note the size changes
Hatching

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and some walls were removed. Use the STRETCH command to make all of the size
changes. (Figure Step 3)

Figure Step 3

Step 4

Draw the 10 objects shown in the figures anywhere in model space. Draw them on
layer: 0. Ensure it is assigned the color Black/White. (Figure Step 4A and 4B)

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 Figure Step 4A

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 Figure Step 4B

Figure Step 4C

AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:   The plant block can be drawn by eye. Draw a

construction circle and draw random lines. Use a 3 point arcs to
complete it. (Figure Hint 1)

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Step 5

Create a block from each object. Use the following:

A Name the block as shown under the

B Set the BLOCK command to delete the blocks after

C Set the base point as shown on the

D Give the block a description and set the Block unit to

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Step 6

On layer: Furniture, insert the blocks as shown in the figure. Match the drawing
the best that you can by eye. (Figure Step 6)

Figure Step 6

AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:   Insert one block for each required object and
then use the ARRAY or COPY commands to speed the insert process.

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Step 7

Enable layout: Module Layout D. On layer: Viewport, create a viewport setting its
scale to 1/2″=1′-0″ and lock the display. In Paper space, on layer: Text, label the
rooms as shown. Pick your own text size and font. Fill in the titleblock. (Figure
Step 7)

Figure Step 7

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Step 8

Turn layer: Viewport off to complete the drawing. (Figure Step 8)

Figure Step 8

Step 9

Save and close the drawing.

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Lab Exercise 33-2

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