Before changing the units to "Architectural," (which you should do EVERY TIME YOU OPEN AUTODCAD) this is the AutoCAD default unit.
Decimals
This is what you would use while drafting to draw a clean & accurate specific curved line, similar to how you use a ruler as a straightedge.
French Curve
Rounded to the nearest FOOT, what are the standard dimensions of a door?
3'x7'
The lines leading to a vanishing point
Orthogonal Lines
My fiancee's name
Ryan
This feature allows you to automatically align elements to precise points or edges of other objects or grids.
Object Snapping
A tool to assist in drawing & measuring specific scaled-down proportions, such as 1/4":1'
Architect Scale Ruler
10"x12" is the standard _____ & _____ of stairs.
Rise & Run
The side, top, and front view of an object
Orthographic Projection
My original career plan/college major before switching to Education
Set Design
This 3D form looks like a donut.
Torus
A specific type of ruler for quickly drawing straight lines on 0/90/180 degree angles.
T-Square
The standard residential ceiling height.
8'
You always use your Architectural Handwriting when filling out on of these on a hand-drawn plan.
Title Block
My sport, AND typical position in that sport, in high school & college
Cheerleading Base
Lighting & Materials can be found under this tab
Visualize
A tool to assist you in erasing small lines without accidentally erasing other parts of the drawing that you want to keep.
Eraser Shield
How you would write the proportion of every one inch being equal to every one foot.
1":1'
A 3D representation of an object on a 2D surface that uses a non-perspective, "equal measure" technique, where your axes sit on a 30° or 60° angle. It features parallel lines that never converge, allowing for precise measurements and no distortion, commonly used in engineering, architecture, and technical illustration.
Isometric
What kind of car do I drive?
Big ol' mom van (Toyota Sienna)
This tool creates a 3D solid or surface by sweeping a 2D or 3D curve around an axis
Revolve
A tool to assist you in drawing circles to a designated radius.
Compass
1/8":1' explained
Every 1/8th of an inch of the drawing is equal to 1 foot in real life
A flat, 2D, non-perspective view of the side, front, or back of a structure
Elevation
My two summer jobs are right next door to eachother. After a morning teaching art classes, I'd jump next door to this other job.
Bouldering Instructor