Autodesk AutoSketch 9.0, FR 00309-111408-9000 User Manual

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Chapter 3

AutoSketch Basics

Start a Drawing Immediately. Creates a new drawing based on 
preset settings such as page size and scale. You can always 
change these settings later. Select this option, and then click 
OK. You are ready to begin drawing. 

The following choices on the tab are wizards: 

Create Precision Drawing. Creates a new drawing based on 
settings that you specify. You enter summary information 
(including drawing title, project name, and so on), drawing size 
and scale, units of measurement, and grid spacing

Building. Sets up a drawing of a commercial building, home, or 
exterior site layout. You choose the building shell, dimensions, 
wall thickness, roof generation, database report types and 
fields, layers, page orientation, and useful toolbars. You can 
add symbols such as telephone poles, trees, and hydrants. 

Office Layout. Sets up a drawing of a single office or an entire 

floor of offices. You choose the office shell, dimensions, wall 
thickness, database report types and fields, layers, page orienta-
tion, grid settings, and useful toolbars. You can add symbols 
such as telephones and computer equipment. 

Work Bench Project. Sets up a drawing of a small home, or a 
mechanical or woodworking project. You specify page orienta-
tion, units and precision, scale, grid options, database report 
types and fields, layers, and useful toolbars.