ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOL LIBRARY

When you are using a CAD system, you should make an effort to only draw an object once. If you need to duplicate the object, use a command such as: Copy, Array, Mirror or Block. This will make drawing with CAD more efficient.

In the following exercise, you will create a file full of architectural symbols that you will use often when creating an architectural drawing. You will create them once and then merely drag and drop them, from the DesignCenter, when needed. This will save you many hours in the future.

Save this library file as Library so it will be easy to find when using the DesignCenter or create a Library Palette.

1. Open My Feet-Inches Setup

2. Select the Qtr equals foot tab.

3. Draw each of the Symbol objects, shown on the following pages, actual size. Do not scale them.

4. Create an individual Block for each one using the BLOCK command.

   Use the number as the name. The actual name is too long.

5. Save this drawing as: Library

6. Plot the drawing, of your library symbols, for reference.

   The format is your choice.

   Use Page setup: 24 X 18 ARCH

Consider creating a library palette. Refer to page 10-11 .

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