Blocks for AutoCAD. Blocks of people, furniture, trees, cars, amenities and plumbing equipment

The Blocks and Fields course is a first-of-its-kind video course on the capabilities of dynamic blocks, and the interaction between blocks, attributes, and data extraction. This is a professional video course dedicated to an in-depth study of the most powerful technologies in AutoCAD, such as dynamic blocks, attributes, fields, and data extraction.

The result from passing the courses:

you will be able to solve complex problems using dynamic blocks;
learn how to use the fields in practice;
will create automatic specifications;
learn to link all this into a single working algorithm.

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AutoCAD. Blocks and fields. Smart design. Course announcement from the author. (Alexey Merkulov)

Content:

Part 1. BASIC PART

What are blocks?

This lesson shows you how the block works. To successfully create any of the most complex blocks, you need to understand the logic of their work. You will learn what the definition and occurrence of a block is, as well as visually see the relationship of blocks, attributes and extractions.

1.2 Subtleties of block definition.

After watching this lesson, you will learn 3 ways to create a block and you can create blocks in just one click.

1.3 Fields in AutoCAD. Introduction.

Here we will get acquainted with the field tool. You will see a demo of how the fields work at a basic level.

1.4 Benefits of working with fields.

Let's take a closer look at the basic principles of calculating the area of premises using fields. Let's create an interactive room explication.

Part 2. DYNAMIC BLOCKS

Lesson 2.1 Blocks. Concept and purpose.

What is a block? Block culture. Definition and entry of a block. Ways to create a block and insert a block into a drawing. Benefits when working with blocks.

Lesson 2.2 Subtleties when working with blocks.

What are the "ByBlock" properties for? Good manners when working with blocks. Subtleties of copying blocks between drawings. Correct renaming.

Subtleties and tips when working with blocks in AutoCAD

Lesson 2.3 Dynamic blocks as optimization of static ones. Introduction.

Advantages of working with dynamic blocks over static ones. Creating a dynamic block. Methods for creating dynamic blocks.

Lesson 2.4. The parameter is point. Base point.

Principles of assigning a point parameter and a base point parameter. All possible operations for a point parameter using the example of a leader.

Lesson 2.5 Linear parameter.

Key points and subtleties when working with a linear parameter and its properties. Operations applicable to this parameter.

Lesson 2.6. Polar parameter.

The main points and subtleties when working with the polar parameter and its properties. Operations applicable to this parameter.

Lesson 2.7 Parameter XY.

The main points and subtleties when working with the XY parameter and its properties. Operations applicable to this parameter.

Lesson 2.8 Rotate, Align and Flip

Principles of working with parameters that do not require assignment of operations. Create dynamic properties in the form of rotation, alignment and reflection.

Lesson 2.9 Selection parameter.

Working with a parameter and a selection operation. Populating the property selection table.

Lesson 2.10 The parameter visibility.

Visibility parameter, main points and subtleties of creation. Visibility state table. Create invisibility properties and track them as needed.

Lesson 2.11 Parametric Constraints.

The essence of geometric and dimensional dependencies. Working with the parameter manager. Establishing a relationship between block parameters. Creation of the block properties table.

Lesson 2.12 The next level. Parameters and operations.

Detailed analysis of the creation of a complex block (gable roof girder with ribbed slabs). The nuances of operations and dependencies.

Lesson 2.13 The next level. Parametric dependencies.

When is it convenient to use parametric dependencies? Detailed analysis of the creation of a complex block (I-beam by assortment). The nuances of parametric dependencies.

Lesson 2.14 Tool palettes as a way to work with blocks.

How to work with blocks when there are a lot of them? What is a tool palette? Creation of a group of tool palettes. Placement of blocks on the palette. Nuances of storing tool palettes.

Lesson 2.15 Tool palettes. Editing and customization.

Adding text and separators to palettes. Creation of a convenient tool palette. Setting the block properties with which the latter will be inserted into the drawing from the tool palette.

Part 3. ATTRIBUTES AND FIELDS

Lesson 3.1. Block attributes as a way of storing information.

What are attributes? Attribute definition. What are attribute modes responsible for? Attributes editing methods. Updating attributes. The main purpose of attributes.

Lesson 3.2 Fields in Autocad. Introduction.

What is a field? What is it for? Working with drawing properties, as well as creating fields on them. Field display options. Conditions for automatic field updates.

Lesson 3.3 Fields in Autocad. Application area.

Field of application of fields on specific examples. The subtleties of working with fields.

Lesson 3.4 Fields in Autocad. Filling the frame and stamp.

The subtleties of working with fields in block attributes using the example of filling a frame. Create custom properties, and then fields on them in the drawing stamp table.

Lesson 3.5 Advantages when working with fields.

Technology of filling in the table "Explication of premises" using fields.

Part 4. INTERACTIONS

Lesson 4.1 Relationship of blocks, attributes and fields.

An example of creating a block with attributes and fields (reinforcement mesh). Demonstration of the possibilities of joint work of dynamic block properties, attributes and fields.

Lesson 4.2 Retrieving Data. Theory.

What is Data Extraction? What data is being retrieved? Step-by-step technology of the data extraction process, the main parameters and nuances. Updating data link.

Lesson 4.3 Retrieving Data. Practice. Building a smart block.

Highlights for creating a Data Extraction using an example of a Coverage Panel Layout. Creation of the correct block that will carry all the necessary information (through attributes).

Lesson 4.4 Retrieving Data. Practice. Placing a block on a coverage scheme and extracting data.

Highlights for creating a Data Extraction using an example of a Coverage Panel Layout. Block layout and data extraction.

Lesson 4.5 Programming in Autocad. Demonstration of VBA capabilities.

Why write programs? Acceleration of work tenfold. The most basic programming function is the manipulation of Autocad blocks and attributes. Demonstration of automation.

Part 5. PRACTICE

Lesson 5.1 Introduction.

Announcement of the upcoming practical part of the video course.

Lesson 5.2 The layout of the frame elements. Block creation.

Create a dynamic column block that contains all the necessary information through attributes.

Lesson 5.3 Layout of frame elements. Data extraction.

Column block placement according to plan. Data extraction.

Lesson 5.4 Column. Block creation. Part 1.

Creates a complex column block with dynamic properties in a vertical direction.

Lesson 5.5 Column. Block creation. Part 2.

Continued work on the column block. Create dynamic properties in the section, that is, in the X and Y directions.

Lesson 5.6 Column. Block correction for BOM. Creation of a specification.

Adding the necessary attributes to the column block, referring to the lengths of certain elements, as well as calculating the quantity. Creation in the table of the specification of fields that refer to the attributes of the column block.

Lesson 5.7 Layout of wall panels. Block preparation.

Creation of a "smart" block of a wall panel and filling it with information through attributes.

Lesson 5.8 Layout of wall panels. Placing blocks and extracting data.

Placing a previously created block in views. Data extraction.

Good day, dear user of software from the great Autodesk.

During the design process, typical objects are created that are later used in many industries, thereby accelerating the design speed. But most of the designers do not want to share their best practices, because it is their intellectual property. In general cases, this is correct, but among them there are those who make their own contribution to this world and share their blocks, thereby freeing up more time for new work or for rest.

And so we have collected for you the most juicy collections from the runet space, as far as possible, the base will be updated, so stay tuned. You can also offer us your selection of blocks, thereby making life easier for many people.

Let the free distribution of collections of blocks for AutoCAD begin !!

Dynamic blocks of rolled metal and others.

We present to your attention the first archive of dynamic blocks of structural elements of various series. These are dynamic blocks of floor slabs, corrugated board, foundations. The main pearl of this archive is the dynamic blocks of rolled metal according to STO ASChM-20-93. Download dynamic blocks you can follow the link below.

(Downloads: 5189)

Composition of the block archive

Dynamic mesh reinforcement block

Next we have a very agile and multifunctional assistant to the constructors for reinforced concrete, this is a block for cutting a reinforcing mesh. In the block, you can adjust the outlets, the diameters of the longitudinal and transverse reinforcement, as well as mirror the arrangement of the bars. You can download the block below.

(Downloads: 2656)

Static blocks of trees and shrubs

For landscape design, we suggest you download a selection of blocks of shrubs and trees. It is a pity that, unlike dynamic blocks, they do not differ in such high mobility, but they also do not badly help in the design process.

(Downloads: 5321)

Static blocks of people and cars.

Often, when designing interiors and exteriors, for a better perception of the situation by the customer, it is necessary to place people and auxiliary objects, such as cars, on the drawings. Therefore, save yourself a gallery of blocks of people and transport.

(Downloads: 4160)

Blocks of furniture and sanitary equipment

The main requirement for floor plans is to indicate bathrooms and toilets. For quick designation, images of plumbing equipment are used. Drawing it every time is pointless. Therefore, save yourself these blocks of plumbing equipment for AutoCAD. As well as blocks of the most commonly used furniture (beds, tables, cabinets).

(Downloads: 6925)

Construction Machinery Blocks for AutoCAD

To create POS and PPR projects, blocks of construction equipment are simply needed. And we give you the opportunity, download them right here)

(Downloads: 3959)

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

For those who are engaged in visualization, this archive is a real find. Here are collected a lot of 3D blocks of furniture for the autocad, and for further correct design of design projects there are projections of this furniture on the plans.

(Downloads: 5166)

Blocks for electricians.

As we know, the scope of AutoCAD is very wide. Therefore, it is used not only by designers in the construction field, but also in the design of electrical systems. And we have saved this archiver for them. In it you will find blocks of analog and integrated circuits, as well as the classic designations of the most common circuit elements (transistors, resistors, coils, etc.)

Blocks, when working in AutoCAD, optimize and speed up the execution of 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. These blocks are especially suitable for performing architectural drawings and will be useful for architects and designers.

Let's look at tree and plant blocks first. One file contains blocks of plants and trees, as well as flowers, which are made in the drawing, both in plan and in profile.

This file is included in the archive, which you can download by following the link:

The file is saved in the 2007 version of AutoCAD so that there will be no problems opening it in other versions. You will find about 304 blocks in the blueprint. Archive size: 6.44 MB.

For those who need blocks of people, cars and amenities

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

The file is in dwg format and is 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 blocks of furniture and sanitary ware. The entire library contains 719 blocks and is collected in one file (dwg drawing). This file is zipped and has a size (archive) of 3.34 MB

Do you use dynamic fields and blocks in your work? If not, then you can safely close AutoCAD and start drawing on paper, since the speed of creating a drawing will be approximately the same. The technology of fields and blocks allows you to simplify and speed up the design several times.

Alexey Merkulov and Maxim Markevich have prepared for you a one-of-a-kind course on the use of dynamic blocks, fields and attributes, as well as their interaction with each other.

Blocks, Fields, and Attributes are technologies that AutoCAD is considered to be the most user-friendly and flexible CAD tool on the market. Only the correct connection of these tools allows you to speed up your work as much as possible and minimize the risk of errors.

What are the main functions of blocks and fields:

Acceleration of design by inserting ready-made objects;
Interactive tables. Changing the corresponding values in the tables when changing the drawing;
Standardization of design, with the help of which all employees can work with a single library of blocks;
Accumulation and storage of all typical project elements.

What lessons are included in the video course?

What are blocks and how they work. In order to successfully create the most complex blocks, you need to understand the logic of their work. In this lesson, you will learn what block entry and definition are, and also see the visual relationship of extracts, attributes and blocks;
Subtleties of block definition. Basic ways to create blocks in one click;
Benefits of working with fields. Basic principles of calculating the areas of premises in which fields are used and the creation of an interactive explication of premises;
Subtleties when working with blocks. Good form rules.

Alexey Merkulov's video course "Blocks and Fields in AutoCAD" is designed for both experienced and novice users.