But, It is much more convenient to work when you have your own collection of blocks for AutoCAD. Prepared her once and use constantly. Saving time is colossal! These can also be blocks for AutoCAD "Electrician", and blocks for car "Furniture" and even 3D blocks for AutoCAD of various complexity and detail.

So, consider the blocks of furniture for the AutoCAD as an example. First, collect all the blocks in the same file that you must enter the collection. You can either create them from scratch, or download from the Internet, and then insert into this file. Note that it may also be a library of dynamic blocks for AutoCAD.

Fig. 1. AUTOCAD file containing furniture blocks.

Create your own library of blocks in autocades on the "instrumental palette". To do this, we will deal with the "Management Center", which is located on the "View" tab → Palettes panel. For quick call "Control Center" There is a hot key Ctrl + 2. The palette appears shown in Fig. 2:

Fig. 2. Call the AutoCAD palette "Control Center".

You need to go to the Open Drawings tab. On the left there will be a list of drawings that are now open in AutoCAD. The control center is unique in that it shows all the objects that are in our drawing file, i.e. Blocks, dimensional styles, layers, etc.

Fig. 3. Working with the palette AutoCAD "Management Center".

We will make an active drawing with the name "Project". To do this, just choose its LKM. On the right side, respectively, all the elements that are in this drawing are displayed. Now we are interested in "blocks". Double-click on this PKM icon. All blocks that are in this file will be shown.

Fig. four. Set of blocks for AutoCAD.

Your block library for AutoCAD will contain those elements that will be highlighted here (for example, the frame can be allocated with everything and using ctrl keys Put extra). Next PCM click on any highlighted block and select "Create an instrumental palette".

Fig. five. Own collection of blocks for AutoCAD.

In this case, the blocks remain in the file from which they were moved to the palette. Only references to these blocks are created in the autocada. So if the source file with the blocks to rename \\ Delete \\ Move the palettes in these blocks will stop working.

In the tool palette (Ctrl + 3), a new tab with the name "New Palette" is created, containing previously dedicated blocks. To rename the tab to click on its name PCM and select "Rename the palette". Let's call her "cottage furniture". Also here you can rename all blocks (PCM → "Rename").

Fig. 6. Its library blocks AutoCAD "Furniture" on the tool palette.

Now these elements are stored directly in the system. To quickly call instrumental palettes, it is enough to take advantage hot key Ctrl + 3.

Fig. 7. Own library blocks for AutoCAD can be supplemented with new objects.

This block in real time is added to the palette.

Good day Dear user software From the Great Autodesk.

In the design process, typical objects are created which are subsequently used in many industries, thereby speeding up the design speed. But most designers do not want to share their workflows, because it's theirs intellectual property. In general cases, it is right, but among them there are those who contribute and their contribution to this world and share their blocks, thereby freeing more time for new work Well, or for rest.

And so we have collected for you the most juicy selections from the space of RuNet, as the base will be updated, so follow the changes. You can also offer us your collections of blocks, thereby facilitating the lives of many people.

May the same free distribution of block collections for AutoCAD !!

Dynamic blocks of metal and other things.

Your attention is presented to the first archive - dynamic blocks of structural elements of various series. These are dynamic blocks of slabs of overlapping, professional flooring, foundations. The main pearl of this archive is the dynamic blocks of metal rolling a hundred ACCM-20-93. Download dynamic blocks You can link below.

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The composition of the archive of blocks

Dynamic block of reinforcement grid

Further, we should have a very promotary and multifunctional assistant constructors for reinforced concrete, this is a block of cut reinforcement grid. In the block, you can adjust the releases, the diameters of the longitudinal and transverse reinforcement, as well as to mirror the location of the rods. Download the unit can below.

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Static blocks of trees and shrubs

For registration landscape design We offer you to download a selection of shrubs and trees blocks. It is a pity that, unlike dynamic blocks, they do not differ as high mobility, but also do not help poorly in the design process.

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Static blocks of people and cars.

Often when designing interiors and exteriors, for better perception, the customer of the situation needs to be placed on the drawings of people and auxiliary items, such as cars. For this, keep yourself the gallery of the blocks of people and transport.

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Blocks of furniture and plumbing equipment

The main on the requirements of the design of the floods of floors is the indication of bathrooms and restrooms. For the rapid designation, images of sanitary equipment are used. Draw it every time meaningless. For this, save yourself for AutoCAD these blocks of plumbing equipment. As well as blocks of the most frequently used furniture (beds, tables, couch).

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Building equipment blocks for AutoCAD

For the creation of POS projects and the PPR simply needed blocks of construction equipment. And we provide you with the opportunity to download them straight here)

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Library of 3D furniture blocks and its 2D projections.

For those who are engaged in visualization, this archive is a real find. There are many 3D furniture blocks for auto channel, and for further correct design projects design projects have projections of this furniture on plans.

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Blocks for electricians.

As we know the scope of AutoCAD is very wide. In this, they enjoy not only designers in the construction area but also in the design of electrical systems. And for them we slipped this archive. In it you will find blocks of analog and integrated circuits, as well as the classical designations of the most common elements of the schemes (transistors, resistors, coils, etc.)

To work with materials in AutoCAD, the Materials palette is used on which all controls needed to create and configure material parameters.

1. Run instrument Materials (MATERIALS) by selecting the command from the menu View ⇒ Toning ⇒ Materials (View ⇒ Render ⇒ Materials) or clicking the button Materials (MATERIALS) Toolbar Toning (Render), or entering the command in the command window Materials (Materials) or just MAT (Mat).
2. The "Materials" palette will appear on the screen. The default palette displays the properties of the material. Global (Global), which can be created based on a template Realistic (REALISTIC) - Fig. 4.4. Materials Palette is a very powerful and flexible tool that provides and configure materials, so we will study its control elements gradually and in the amount that is necessary to solve a specific task.

Fig. 4.4. Palette "Materials" (Materials) with a blank for a new material

1. Click on the button Creating a new material (CREATE NEW MATERIAL), which is under the area of \u200b\u200bviewing of samples of the current drawing materials Materials available in the drawing (Available Materials in Drawing). In line Name (Name) windows appeared Creating a new material (CREATE NEW MATERIAL) Enter the name of the new material "ZBB panel". If you want, you can enter the description of the material in the string Explanation (Description), although it is not necessary. To create a material "ZBB panel" Click on the button OK..

   Material Global (Global) It makes sense to modify only if the overwhelming majority of the three-dimensional drawing objects are made of the same material. In other cases, it is better to leave the material Global (Global) unchanged.

2. View of the Material Palette (Materials) will change - it will appear new Material "ZBB panel" with default properties for template Realistic (REALISTIC) - Fig. 4.5.

Fig. 4.5. Palette "Materials" (Materials) with the parameters of the new material "Panel ZBB"

1. Leave the selected template Realistic (Realistic) and check the box Object (By Object) Parameter Diffuse (Diffuse). This parameter controls the basic color of the material that can be configured by clicking on the color sample located next to next. However, if the checkbox is checked Object (By Object), the type of object is determined by the color of the material itself, but the properties of the object (therefore, when installing this check box, the color sample parameter Diffuse (Diffuse) will disappear). In other words, if the object is assigned the material for which the checkbox was checked Object (By Object), but the texture was not assigned, such an object will be displayed by the color that you have chosen for the corresponding layer, not the color of the material. Since to control the color of objects is much simpler than the color of the materials, the author recommends when creating new materials, always install the checkbox Object (By Object).
2. If necessary, scroll through the list of controls in the section Material Editor - ZhB Panel (Material Editor - ZBB panel) Palettes "Materials" (Materials), and find a section in it Scattering texture (Diffuse MAP) (it is directly under the runner Self-control (Self-Ilumination)). Install if you need check box Scattering texture (Diffuse MAP) In order to enable the texturing mode of objects to which the material "ZBB panel" will be assigned. To set the texture itself, select the section in the list Scattering texture (Diffuse Map) Element Texture (Texture Map) and click on the button located below it Selection of drawn (SELECT).
3. Find with the opened window Select image file (Select image file) on the disk folder with the Library of Standard AutoCAD textures, select the Concrete.Precast Structural Concrete.Smooth.jpg in this folder and click on the button OK. To assign this texture, the material "Panel ZBB" is shown in Fig. 4.6: in the area preview You will see how the selected material will look like with the current parameters; Name button Selection of drawn (SELECT) will be replaced by the first letters of the texture file name (in this case - concrete.preca ...); On the right of the renamed buttons will appear icons setting and removing texture, and the left is the runner of the diffusion setting texture and the basic color of the material.

Fig. 4.6. Material "ZBB panel" assigned standard texture of the AutoCAD materials library

In the Russian version of AutoCAD 2007, the default texture is located in the System_pad folder: \\ Documents and Settings \\ All Users \\ Application Data \\ Autodesk \\ AutoCAD 2007 \\ R17.0 \\ RUS \\ TEXTURES. For more information about the location of the installed textures, see the folder section to search for textures of the list tab files The Settings dialog box.

In some cases, it makes sense not to establish the above checkbox Object (By Object). For example, if you want to create a material that should look like a reddish concrete, reset this check box, adjust the desired shade of red for the parameter Diffuse (Diffuse), assign concrete texture material, and then moving the slider in the section Scattering texture (Diffuse map), achieve the desired balance of red and pattern texture.

1. In order to assign a new material to the drawing object, click on the Apply Material To Objects button (Apply Material to Objects), which is on the Materials palette (Materials) under the area of \u200b\u200bprevailing. AutoCAD will switch to object selection mode by displaying the corresponding invitation in the command window.
2. Click one of the edges of the object representing the wall, and press the key. ENTER To complete the selection.
3. In order to make sure that the ZBB panel is really assigned to the LBS Wall object, click on any of the objects of the object, then right-click and select the command from the context menu Properties (Properties). You can also choose from the command menu Change ⇒ Properties (Modify ⇒ Properties) or click on the button Properties (Properties) Standard toolbar, or enter the command in the command window Properties (Properties) or just CA. (PR).
4. Making sure that on the palette appeared Properties (Properties) in the section 3D rendering (3D Visualization) Property Materials (MATERIALS) matters Panel ZBB (Fig. 4.7), click on the closing buttons "Properties" palettes and "Materials", and then click ESC To cancel the selection of an object representing the wall of the room on the drawing.

Fig. 4.7. The material "ZBB panel" is assigned a dedicated object.

1. To adjust the rendering parameters, click the button. Additional toning parameters (Advanced Render Settings) Toolbar Tonir (Render) or select the command from the menu View ⇒ Toning ⇒ Additional Toning Parameters (View ⇒ Render ⇒ Advanced Render Settings), or enter the command in the command window Regitton (Rpref) or just RT (Rpr).
2. In the "Advanced Render Settings" palette (Advanced Render Settings) in the upper list of pre-installed rendering modes mode Middle (Medium) and set the parameter Purpose (Destination) Groups General (General) value View screen. (ViewPort) - Fig. 4.8 to redirect the results of the rendering not in separate window, and directly to the drawing area.

Fig. 4.8. Reassignment of the output of the results of rendering in the drawing area

1. Close the Advanced Render Settings (Advanced Render Settings) palette by clicking the closing button and start the tool Tonir (Render) by clicking the button Tonir (Render) toolbar Tonir (Render) or selecting the command from the menu View ⇒ Toning ⇒ Toning (View ⇒ Render ⇒ Render), or entering the command in the command window Toning (Render) or just TONE (RR).

   Button Tonir (Render) There is also a "Advanced Render Settings" panel (Advanced Render Settings), so it is possible to perform rendering without closing the latter.

2. After some delay, during which AutoCAD will create an image of square elements, you will see the result of rendering, similar to the result in fig. 4.9.

Fig. 4.9. The first result of rendering

By default, rendering is performed on a black background. The author had to configure rendering so that the background was white, proceeding exclusively from the requirements of printing. By itself, the background color does not affect the quality of rendering, or on its execution. We will return to the question of setting up the rendering background, we will return in the next chapter when we talk about creating named species, but for now, do rendering, not paying attention to the background of the resulting image.

As can be seen from the result obtained, there is absolutely no drawing of the texture on the object, which was visible even in the preview area of \u200b\u200bthe Material palette (Materials), see, for example, fig. 4.7. This is explained by the fact that the parameters of the material are not configured. In our case, we see not imitation of the surface of the reinforced concrete plate, but the imitation of the wall covered with a shallow concrete mosaic. To eliminate this defect you need to adjust the dimensions of the texture under the size of the object. In addition, the object image looks unrealistic, because, as already noted, the default AutoCAD document uses two light sources directed to the center of the drawing area due to the left and right shoulder of the observer. The main purpose of using these light sources is not realistic image, but to ensure the minimum level of illumination sufficient for visual face recognition, which are located on different planes. Finally, our object does not discard the shadows, which also significantly reduces the effect of the realistic image.

Blocks, when working in AutoCAD, optimize and accelerate the performance of the drawings by about 30-40%.

In this article you can download, for yourself, ready-made blocks of various furniture, trees and plants, cars, plumbing equipment, etc. .. especially these blocks are suitable for the execution of architectural drawings and will be useful for architects and designers.

First consider blocks of trees and plants. The blocks of plants and trees are collected in one file, as well as colors that are made in the drawing, both in terms of and in the profile.

This file placed in the archive, download which you can click on the link:

The file is saved in the 2007 version of AutoCAD so that there are no problems with its opening in other versions. In the drawing you will find about 304 blocks. Archive size: 6.44 MB.

For those who need blocks of people, cars and elements of improvement

The file is located a large number of blocks (total number - 330pcs.). To download them, follow the link:

The file has a DWG format and placed in an archive, the size of which is about 5.00 MB.

And for a complete set, I suggest you download a huge collection of furniture blocks and plumbing. The entire library contains 719 blocks and is collected in one file (DWG drawing). This file is archived and has a size (archive) 3.34 MB

Creating three-dimensional models is a much more time-consuming occupation than their design on the plane. However, modeling in 3D has its advantages that compensate for the complexity to create such a model.

AutoCAD allows you to build 3D models of three types: Surface, solid-state and frame. Each type has its characteristics that are suitable for different situationsThey correspond to their features of creating and editing technologies. For this reason, by the way, one should not be combined in one drawing different types Simulation.

So, to a number of undoubted advantages of building three-dimensional models in AutoCAD can be attributed:

1. Ease of work with such a model: You can view it from all sides and from any side.
2. In autocada, there is a function of automatic generation on the plane of the main and additional species.
3. It is possible to build sections on the plane.
4. Thanks to the suppression of hidden lines and realistic toning, you get a great image.
5. You can check the interactions.
6. You can export a model made in autocada to an animated application.
7. AutoCAD has the ability to conduct engineering analysis.
8. Finally, you easily remove the desired characteristics for production.

A frame model is a "skeleton" 3D object. It consists of points, curves and segments that indicate the face describing the object. AutoCAD allows you to create framework models, placing flat objects anywhere three-dimensional region. This accommodation can be performed in the following ways:

In the process of creating an object, you enter the three-dimensional coordinates of the points (x, y and z);

Install the two-dimensional coordinate system (x, y) and indicate the plane of constructing on it;

If there is already a created two-dimensional object, the frame model is built by moving and determining its spatial orientation.

In addition to all this, AutoCAD will make it possible to build 3D objects of a frame model, such as splines and three-dimensional polyline. Each object of the 3D model is created separately, its placement and modeling takes a long time.

Work in AutoCAD: Perform drawings

This section contains drawings of parts and nodes made in the autocada. All these drawings can be downloaded. But it is possible to apply them only as a sample for its own development of the necessary documentation, both technological and design.

Autocada is the best offer from all available. software Productcreated by Autodesk, which allows you to create three-dimensional and two-dimensional models.

Therefore, it is not surprising that it occupies a leading position among itself such programs. automated design, CAD. AutoCAD applies to the architectural and engineering industry. As a graphical basis, autocadus is also used in the mass of CAD programs that set geometric descriptions of projects. By approximate evaluation of experts, approximately 70% of all drawings is compiled on the basis of AutoCAD, to create an automated mode.

Design in three-dimensional space without appropriate skills, both objects and processes. All drawings and projects created in AutoCAD are compiled in a common digital base.

The ability to change the parameterization of the drawing (design, part), that is, depending on the new task, change the parameters of the previously created similar drawing. Possibility of presentation and cartoons. Convenient saving paper archives in digital format, as well as much more.

We work with AutoCAD: blocks

All elements of the drawing together are called the block. Essentially for the program, this is a single object at that point where you insert it. The block definition includes: name, set of elements and location. You can also encounter the names of the "block description", "link to block" or "block definition". In all these cases, there is one and the same.

Such a variety of terminology used in AutoCAD is non-random: This is a characteristic feature of the program. Therefore, get used to using synonyms and do not be surprised, meeting them in different places of one description.

To create a block, apply the tool with the same name, it is in the "Drawing" panel. In the default drawing file, the block definition is preserved. Even if you delete all incoming elements, the definition is not going anywhere.

In any drawing, you can insert the items you need, applying the "Paste block" tool. Actually, these same blocks can be saved in separate filesBut we consider this question another time.

To create a block, you are preferable to use a zero layer, which allows you to create a "neutral block". To do this, before starting work, you need to decide whether any objects of the block will be moved in advance in the zero layer. Actually, it is there that they need to be created to avoid different confusion when inserting elements from those layers that differ from zero.

Actually, if you know exactly that this particular block inserts into the drawing on one layer, you can create it immediately where it is needed.

Set of utilities for AutoCAD - VetCad ++

These utilities are designed to facilitate the designer work with AutoCAD. They are intended for professional designers of industrial and civil engineering, useful equally in one, and in another area.

VetCad ++ is additional features For auto channel, including additional opportunities in order to form specifications, conducted by steel consumption. With them you can simulate a drawing of the position, run from the calculation and deposit into the specification. The program allows you to make drawing drawings with all standards.

The VetCad ++ utility set allows you to automate the execution and design of all construction documentation. It expands the AutoCAD functional package, creating a more convenient design environment.

Using Vetcad ++ utilities, a number of tedious and long operations will be automatized and will take much less time to develop all the desired construction documents (design of construction drawings, forming various samples and specifications).

Features VetCad ++.

You can issue a drawing in full compliance with standards (including curly brackets, designations of wets for GOST, welded seams, hole designation, cliff lines, nodes, marks and sections).

Positions, attaching to them the necessary parametersThat facilitates their counting and will make it possible to form specifications automatically. Based on these specifications, it will be easy to form a statement of steel consumption.

Products such as grids and frames (ki) will be deleted and entered into an automatic base in order to facilitate their further use in specifications.

You will form the database of the desired drawings, nodes and parts yourself, which is constantly updated and you can edit texts in the built-in text editor. Statistics on the length of lines, polylines, the number of blocks, splines and arches will be automatically read from the drawing, as well as about the amounts and quantities of text primitives.