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    LibreCAD Basics Tutorial
    LibreCAD Basics Tutorial
    LibreCAD Basics Tutorial
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    LibreCAD Basics Tutorial

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    LibreCAD Basics Tutorial makes it easy to learn to draft in LibreCAD. Using easy, real-world examples, you will master the basics of this open-source CAD software. You'll learn the basics of drawing, editing, dimensioning, and printing as you create the examples given in this book. After completing this book, you will have the satisfaction of having completed a set of residential drawings.

    • Create a floor plan
    • Create a Staircase
    • Create Elevations
    • Create Roof plans
    • Print drawings
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTutorial Books
    Release dateJul 24, 2020
    ISBN9781393512844
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      LibreCAD Basics Tutorial - Tutorial Books

      LibreCAD

      Basics Tutorial

      Tutorial Books

      © Copyright 2020 by Tutorial Books

      This book may not be duplicated in any way without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the form of brief excerpts or quotations for review. The information contained herein is for the personal use of the reader. It may not be incorporated in any commercial programs, other books, databases, or any software without the written consent of the publisher. Making copies of this book or any portion for a purpose other than your own is a violation of copyright laws.

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      The author and publisher make no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and expressly disclaim all warranties, including without limitation warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for every situation. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for damages arising thereon.

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      All brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. The author and publisher are not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.

      Contents

      Tutorial 1: Creating the Floor Plan

      Creating Layers

      Creating Outer Walls

      Creating Inner Walls

      Creating Openings and Doors

      Creating Kitchen Fixtures

      Creating Bathroom Fixtures

      Adding Furniture using Blocks

      Adding Windows

      Creating Grid Lines

      Adding Dimensions

      Tutorial 2: Creating the Stairs

      Creating the Stairs

      Creating the Section elevation of the Staircase

      Creating the Handrail

      Tutorial 3: Creating the Elevation View

      Tutorial 4: Creating the Roof Plan

      Tutorial 5: Title Block and Printing

      Inserting the Title block into a drawing

      Exercise

      Tutorial 1: Creating the Floor Plan

      In this tutorial, you will learn to create an architectural floor plan.

      Double-click on the LibreCAD icon on your desktop.

      The components of the LibreCAD user interface are shown in the figure given next:

      On the Menu bar, click Options > Application Preferences.

      On the Application Preferences dialog, click the Defaults tab. Next, select Units > Inch and click OK.

      On the Categories toolbar, click Line drop-down > Rectangle.

      Click in the Command Line located at the bottom right corner. Next, type 0,0 and press ENTER.

      Type 1200, 960 in the command line, and press Enter.

      On the Menu bar, click View > Auto Zoom; the rectangle is zoomed and fitted in the graphics window. Note that the rectangle will act as the border of the drawing.

      Creating Layers

      Click the Layer List tab on the right Widgets area.

      On the Layers List widget, click the Add a Layer icon.

      Type Wall in the Layer Name box on the Layer Settings dialog. Next, select Green from the Color drop-down.

      Select 0.35 mm (ISO) from the Width drop-down. Next, click OK.

      Click the Add a Layer icon, and then type-in Door in the Layer Name box.

      Select Yellow from the Color drop-down. Next, select 0.35 mm (ISO) from the Width drop-down. Next, click OK.

      Click the Add a Layer icon, and then type-in Grid in the Layer Name box.

      Select Gray from the Color drop-down. Next, select 0.25 mm (ISO) from the Width drop-down.

      Select Dash (Small) from the Line type drop-down. Next, click OK.

      Likewise, create other layers, as shown below.

      Creating Outer Walls

      Make sure that the Grid icon is turned OFF on the View toolbar.

      Select the Wall layer from the Layers list Widget.

      On the Categories toolbar, click Line drop-down > 2 Points. Next, click inside the rectangle at the location, as shown.

      Click in the command line and type @412<0. Next, press ENTER; a horizontal line is created.

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