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Use the Project Navigator to create a repeatable system for creating model views that can be used on every project.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Transcript
00:03
View drawings represent individual plans, sections, elevations, schedules,
00:09
and details that are defined from a snapshot of a modeled construct.
00:13
These drawings can be placed in a sheet to tell a contractor what they need to do.
00:18
In a traditional AutoCAD environment, some users may create one drawing that contains several different plans, details, sections,
00:27
and more in model space, and also include several layout tabs that use viewports to show each view on a sheet.
00:35
There are several inefficiencies in this approach, such as file size, and the risk of data loss should the drawing file become corrupt.
00:43
A better process for view drawings is to use the Project Navigator to create one repeatable system that can be used on every project.
00:51
It allows you to both create the views you need, and improve the efficiency of your CAD program.
00:57
On the Quick Access Toolbar, click Project Navigator.
01:01
From the View tab, right-click a category, and then choose New View DWG.
01:07
There are three options available: General—the overwhelming majority of views are based on how the model has been created;
01:15
Section/Elevation—this creates a view that is a section or elevation 2D view of a model;
01:23
and Detail—this creates a non-plan related detail using 2D detail components, blocks, and more.
01:31
Select General.
01:33
From the Add General View dialog, there are three sets of options to configure:
01:38
General—which establishes the name description, category, and template used to create the view;
01:45
Context—where levels are selected and help filter the available constructs to create the view;
01:51
Content—this lists the constructs that have been assigned to the levels selected on the context page.
01:58
Start by creating a view based on a construct, and give it a name: First Floor HVAC.
02:06
Click Next.
02:08
The context displays the available levels.
02:11
Select the First Floor level of the building to show all constructs associated with that level.
02:16
Click Next.
02:18
The available constructs are displayed.
02:20
In this example, Level 1, Plan r1 is already selected.
02:24
Click Finish to complete the command and define the view.
02:28
Once a view is created, you can add your annotations to this drawing.
02:33
Double-click First Floor HVAC to open it to your selected view.
02:38
When you share your backgrounds with other users,
02:42
they will not have to manipulate items such as your text, your dimensions, and your leaders.
02:47
You can place items such as room tags anywhere you want, since you are simply using data that is associated with the construct.
02:54
This way, you will not have to edit a copied tag that does not update on its own.
Video transcript
00:03
View drawings represent individual plans, sections, elevations, schedules,
00:09
and details that are defined from a snapshot of a modeled construct.
00:13
These drawings can be placed in a sheet to tell a contractor what they need to do.
00:18
In a traditional AutoCAD environment, some users may create one drawing that contains several different plans, details, sections,
00:27
and more in model space, and also include several layout tabs that use viewports to show each view on a sheet.
00:35
There are several inefficiencies in this approach, such as file size, and the risk of data loss should the drawing file become corrupt.
00:43
A better process for view drawings is to use the Project Navigator to create one repeatable system that can be used on every project.
00:51
It allows you to both create the views you need, and improve the efficiency of your CAD program.
00:57
On the Quick Access Toolbar, click Project Navigator.
01:01
From the View tab, right-click a category, and then choose New View DWG.
01:07
There are three options available: General—the overwhelming majority of views are based on how the model has been created;
01:15
Section/Elevation—this creates a view that is a section or elevation 2D view of a model;
01:23
and Detail—this creates a non-plan related detail using 2D detail components, blocks, and more.
01:31
Select General.
01:33
From the Add General View dialog, there are three sets of options to configure:
01:38
General—which establishes the name description, category, and template used to create the view;
01:45
Context—where levels are selected and help filter the available constructs to create the view;
01:51
Content—this lists the constructs that have been assigned to the levels selected on the context page.
01:58
Start by creating a view based on a construct, and give it a name: First Floor HVAC.
02:06
Click Next.
02:08
The context displays the available levels.
02:11
Select the First Floor level of the building to show all constructs associated with that level.
02:16
Click Next.
02:18
The available constructs are displayed.
02:20
In this example, Level 1, Plan r1 is already selected.
02:24
Click Finish to complete the command and define the view.
02:28
Once a view is created, you can add your annotations to this drawing.
02:33
Double-click First Floor HVAC to open it to your selected view.
02:38
When you share your backgrounds with other users,
02:42
they will not have to manipulate items such as your text, your dimensions, and your leaders.
02:47
You can place items such as room tags anywhere you want, since you are simply using data that is associated with the construct.
02:54
This way, you will not have to edit a copied tag that does not update on its own.
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