CAD Base Drawing Template

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A starting-point base drawing template for AutoCAD LT, but can be used in all versions of AutoCAD.

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Template Notes

• Uses plot style "AIA Standard.ctb" from:

  • Autodesk - How to set up AIA Layer Standards in AutoCAD LT

• Create additional discipline layers using an AutoLISP script from:

  • github.com/LetsBIMtogether/AutoLisp

• AIA CAD Layer Guidelines used for reference:

  • AIA CAD Layer Guidelines (Duke Facilities)

Features

• Organized naming logic for everything including blocks, layers, styles, etc.

  • Gives a good starting point to build off of and scale.

• A legend for every element, created starting from a blank file.

  • Layer, linetype, and CTB pen weight legends.

  • Text and dimension styles.

  • Blocks.

  • Properties are set up for all above so you can match properties (Command MA)

• Dynamic blocks.

  • Includes a few dynamic blocks.

  • For additional dynamic blocks included with AutoCAD, use the TOOLPALETTES command.

Advanced Dynamic Block Sample

• Sample of an advanced block that, when built with your workflow in mind, eliminates a good chunk of production time.

• Schedulable properties (includes a schedule).

• 22 user grips, 17 user properties, 24 parameters, and 19 actions.

• Action and parameter naming structure for maintainability.

• No spaghetti.

• Fully modifiable in AutoCAD LT.

Print Samples

• Sample Print - Floor Plan (PDF)

• Sample Print - Reflected Ceiling Plan (PDF)

License

Licensed under the MIT License.

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