by Shaun Bryant | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: October 2013 | ISBN: 9781771371698

In this AutoCAD – Space Planning training course, expert author Shaun Bryant teaches you the fundamentals of space planning, and how to utilize the tools available to you in AutoCAD. This video tutorial is designed for users that already have a working knowledge of AutoCAD. You will start out by learning how to set up objects within AutoCAD, including title blocks, units, and layers. You will then define space, learning about object snaps (OSNAP), gross external area (GEA), and gross internal area (GIA). This video based training course will teach you about using and working with blocks, such as how to utilize and edit attributes, edit blocks, and about the WBLOCK command. Shaun will demonstrate how to extract data using the extract data wizard, and will teach you how to extract to a table and a spreadsheet. Finally, you will learn to create a link to MS Excel, and how to update linked files. Once you have completed this computer based training course on space planning in AutoCAD, you will have an in-depth understanding of the subject, and how to apply it to your own personal or company projects. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • Introduction 00:01:02
   • Space Planning 00:02:09
   • Using The Working Files 00:01:32
   • How To Access Your Working Files 00:01:15
2. Setting Up
   • Title Blocks 00:04:08
   • Units 00:05:16
   • Layers 00:04:01
   • Block Libraries 00:05:06
   • Structural Plan 00:04:52
   • Facilities Plan 00:05:32
3. Defining Space
   • Object Snaps - OSNAP 00:04:53
   • Gross External Area - GEA 00:04:18
   • Gross Internal Area - GIA 00:02:55
   • Vertical Penetrations - VPA 00:03:40
   • Rooms 00:06:53
   • Service Areas 00:04:03
   • Common Areas 00:04:32
   • Divisions And Departments 00:04:09
   • Utilizing Space 00:01:43
4. Using Blocks
   • Desks 00:04:56
   • Chairs 00:03:02
   • Workstations 00:03:09
   • People 00:02:31
   • Space Information 00:02:12
5. Working With Blocks
   • Utilizing Attributes 00:05:27
   • Editing Attributes 00:06:26
   • Editing Blocks 00:03:39
   • The WBLOCK command 00:05:36
6. Extracting Data
   • Extract Data Wizard 00:08:38
   • DXE Files 00:05:21
   • Data Extraction Settings 00:04:58
   • Extracting To A Table 00:04:04
   • Extracting To A Spreadsheet 00:04:33
7. Using Tables
   • Setting Up A Table Style 00:04:02
   • Using Fields In Tables 00:09:01
   • Using Formulas 00:05:58
8. Linking To External Data Sources
   • Creating Links To MS Excel 00:02:58
   • Updating Linked Files 00:01:50
9. Conclusion
   • Finishing Up 00:01:29
10. Credits
    • About Shaun Bryant 00:01:04