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Jul 3, 2025 4 min read

How to Accurately Draw Swinging and Sliding Doors in Floor Plans Using Rectangle and Arc Tools

Draw and position various door types in your floor plan using simple rectangle and arc tools. This step-by-step guide covers swinging doors, sliding Jack and…

David Sellers

Apr 11, 2025 7 min read

Creating and Positioning 2'4 Doors with Arcs Using Copy, Rotate, and Mirror Tools in AutoCAD

Place and modify standard 2'4" doors in your floor plan using essential AutoCAD tools. Master copy, mirror, and rotate functions to accurately position door…

David Sellers

Aug 15, 2025 6 min read

Creating Accurate Interior Door Openings Using Offset, Trim, and Extend Methods in Floor Plan Design

Model interior door openings using offset, trim, and extend commands in this step-by-step walkthrough. From Jack and Jill bathrooms to master closets…

David Sellers

Apr 13, 2025 4 min read

How to Stay Organized When Adding Interior Door Openings in Your Floor Plan Design Process

Get ready to tackle interior door planning with precision and consistency. In this session, we focus on methodically adding door openings without missing key…

David Sellers

Jul 23, 2025 6 min read

Creating Clean and Accurate Door Openings in Your Floor Plan Using Offset and Trim Commands

Create precise door openings in your architectural model using offset and trim tools effectively. This tutorial walks you through exterior door placements…

David Sellers

Aug 16, 2025 5 min read

Refining Wall Layouts in the Master Bedroom and Storage Area Using Precise Offsets and Trim Tools

Get precise with your wall layouts as we tackle the master bedroom and storage space in this detailed AutoCAD walkthrough. Learn how to avoid costly assumptions…

David Sellers

Jul 3, 2025 5 min read

Refining Interior Wall Layouts with Fillet and Offset Tools for Accurate Room and Closet Design

Learn how to fine-tune interior wall layouts using fillets, offsets, and trims in your digital floor plan. This step-by-step walkthrough focuses on shaping…

David Sellers

Jul 25, 2025 5 min read

Refining Interior Spaces with Precise Wall Placement and Trimming Techniques in CAD Drafting

Construct interior walls using CAD commands like offset, trim, and fillet. This step-by-step guide walks through building bedroom, bathroom, and closet layouts…

David Sellers

Apr 27, 2025 6 min read

Setting Up Wall Layouts and Layer Management for Complex Rectilinear Floor Plans in AutoCAD

Lay out walls and create precise cutouts for an irregularly shaped floor plan using layers and dimensions in your CAD design. This video walks you through…

David Sellers

Aug 22, 2025 5 min read

Creating Construction Documents for a Four-Bedroom House Using AutoCAD in CAD 301 Course

Kick off your AutoCAD journey by drafting real-world construction documents for a four-bedroom home. Learn how to set up templates, organize layers, and begin…

David Sellers

Feb 18, 2025 17 min read

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Jan 10, 2020 5 min read

Updating House Model Space Entity and Xref Management in AutoCAD

Learn how to optimize Xref management and integrate model space entities in AutoCAD to update house models effectively. Explore step-by-step instructions for…

Al Whitley

Feb 8, 2019 6 min read

Repathing XREFs in AutoCAD: Detaching and Reattaching with New Paths

Discover how to easily repath XREFs in AutoCAD by detaching and reattaching them with updated paths in this informative article. Learn step-by-step instructions…

Al Whitley

Jul 24, 2019 5 min read

Exploring CAD File Structure in CAD 304 Lesson 4: Unzipping and Organizing Files

Unzip and organize CAD files in Lesson 4 of CAD 304. Learn how to remap xrefs and understand file structure. Get ready to dive into organizing your CAD projects…

Al Whitley

Sep 3, 2019 4 min read

Customizing AutoCAD Status Bar and Workspace Settings

Learn how to customize the status bar in AutoCAD, including adjusting dynamic input settings, polar OSNAP angles, and transparency options. Save your preferred…

Al Whitley

Oct 7, 2019 5 min read

How to Customize User Interface Functions in AutoCAD

Learn how to customize the user interface in AutoCAD by showing or hiding tabs and panels, and adjusting layer properties for better visibility and…

Al Whitley

Jul 31, 2019 2 min read

Configuring Drawing Template File: Units, Views, and Layouts Tutorial

Learn how to set your units and create an opening view in AutoCAD with this step-by-step guide. Find out how to configure your drawing layouts efficiently and…

Al Whitley

Mar 18, 2019 8 min read

Creating and Managing Dimension Styles in AutoCAD

Learn how to create and customize dimension styles in AutoCAD to enhance your drawings. Discover the key components of dimension styles and how to import them…

Al Whitley

Nov 24, 2019 5 min read

Configuring AutoCAD: Creating Drawing Template and User Interface Files

Learn how to configure AutoCAD by working with two essential files: the drawing template file and the AutoCAD user interface file. Discover how to customize the…

Al Whitley

Mar 20, 2019 3 min read

Proactive CAD Management: Identifying and Solving Common Challenges

Learn how to proactively address CAD management issues by identifying bottlenecks, proposing solutions, and prioritizing tasks. Discover common challenges like…

Al Whitley