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Common AutoCAD Errors

This document discusses common errors in AutoCAD submissions and tips for improving drawing quality. It identifies mistakes like mixed cut styles, incorrect hatching, lack of clarity in elements, and missing information. Specific student errors are outlined, like wrong title blocks, watermarks, improper line weights. Examples of mistakes in drawings, case studies, and reports are provided. The document also offers advice on using markup for corrections, removing watermarks, reducing file sizes, proper naming conventions, and eliminating backgrounds in drawings. Overall it stresses the importance of fixing errors for quality submissions and following guidelines for consistency and clarity.

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Common AutoCAD Errors

This document discusses common errors in AutoCAD submissions and tips for improving drawing quality. It identifies mistakes like mixed cut styles, incorrect hatching, lack of clarity in elements, and missing information. Specific student errors are outlined, like wrong title blocks, watermarks, improper line weights. Examples of mistakes in drawings, case studies, and reports are provided. The document also offers advice on using markup for corrections, removing watermarks, reducing file sizes, proper naming conventions, and eliminating backgrounds in drawings. Overall it stresses the importance of fixing errors for quality submissions and following guidelines for consistency and clarity.

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Common AutoCAD Errors & Improvement Tips - Chris Mewburn

Introduction:

 Discussing common errors in AutoCAD submissions.


 Focus on improving project quality.
 Highlighting errors for learning.

Mixing Cut Styles:

 Confusion from mixed cut styles.


 Use consistent dark lines with fills.
 Avoid unnecessary fill usage.

Correct Hatch Selection:

 Match hatch with accurate material.


 Avoid dashes for glazing representation.

Lack of Clarity in Drawings:

 Unclear doors, windows, openings.


 Ensure clear representation for flow.

Missing Information:

 Lack of windows, mullions, contours.


 Adds depth, quality, and clarity.

Title Blocks and Watermarks:

 Professional title block appearance.


 Remove software-generated watermarks.

Context and Surroundings:

 Include project context elements.


 Landscape, context buildings, urban features.

Overall Improvement:

 Fix errors for quality submissions.


 Follow consistency and clarity.

Errors in Studio Student's Drawings:

 Errors in student submissions:


 Wrong title copying.
 Watermarks present.
 Improper line weights causing lack of depth.
 Missing windows, openings.
 Incorrect material texture in elevation.
 Lack of depth, shadow, light, texture.
 Missing people, trees in landscape.
 Confusion in ground lines.
 Incomplete, hard-to-read sections, elevations.
 Absence of context in axonometric drawing.

Identifying Errors Exercise:

 Quick identification of errors:


 Missing windows, mullions.
 Absent stair arrow.
 Lack of glazing, depth.
 Missing contour, shadow.
 Insufficient basement plan info.
 Overemphasized dash lines.
 Missing balustrade, ground line.
 Difficult to interpret cut-through.

Understanding Depth and Detail:

 Depth and detail accuracy vital.


 Use proper line weights for clarity.

Examples of Mistakes in Drawings:

 Examples of drawing mistakes:


 Missing accessible toilet.
 Unclear fire exit.
 Hidden object behind rail.
 Absent staircase landing.
 Wrong ramp gradient.
 Misaligned sections.
 Missing doors, wrong swings.
 Incorrect space representation.

Mistakes in Case Studies:

 Errors in case studies and reports:


 Unreferenced online images.
 Incomplete sketches.
 Lacking clear concept.
 Spelling, grammar mistakes.
 Neglecting scaling for presentation.
 Insufficient annotations, explanations.
 No reference list.

Examples of Good Case Studies:

 Effective case study examples:


 Detailed sketches with annotations.
 Scaled-down drawings.
 Strategic use of colors.
 Precedents with explanations.
 Quick mass modeling for clarity.
 Clean scanned drawings.
 Comprehensive reference list.

Using Markup for Corrections:

 Utilizing markup for corrections.


 Annotations and revisions for accuracy.

Delete Watermarks in Acrobat Pro:

 Removing watermarks in Acrobat Pro:


 Edit PDF, select watermark, delete.
 Erase viewport lines if needed.
 Save edited drawing.

Reduce File Size in Acrobat Pro:

 Reduce file size in Acrobat Pro:


 File > Reduce File Size.
 Choose reduction level.
 Save compressed file with new name.

Proper Naming of Files:

 Effective file naming convention:


 Unit_Assessment_StudentNumber_Date.
 E.g., Methods 2_Assessment 1_Chris_12345678_2021-10-01.

Removing Gray Background in Photoshop:

 Eliminating gray background:


 Open scan in Photoshop.
 Create Curves adjustment layer.
 Remove gray noise from graph.
 Adjust contrast if needed.
 Flatten and save as JPEG or PNG.

Importance of Corrections and Effort:

 Appreciating corrections in drawings.


 Last 5% effort yields 95% result.
 Enhance work quality with extra effort.

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