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Understanding Different Types of Doors and Windows in Floor Plans
This tutorial walks through understanding different types of doors and windows in floor plans, covering essential tools and techniques for...
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Al Whitley
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AutoCAD and Blueprint Reading Instructor
Al was the Founder and CEO of VDCI | cadteacher for over 20 years. Al passed away in August of 2020. Al’s vision was for the advancement and employment of aspiring young professionals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries.
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Understanding Electrical Drawings: Symbols, Abbreviations, and Lighting Fixtures
This tutorial walks through understanding electrical drawings: symbols, abbreviations, and lighting fixtures, covering essential tools and...
Al Whitley
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Understanding Architectural Drawings: Floor Plans, Elevations, Building Sections, Wall Sections, and Details
This tutorial walks through understanding architectural drawings: floor plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, and details,...
Al Whitley
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Understanding Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Wall Sections, and Details in Construction Drawings
This tutorial walks through understanding floor plans, elevations, sections, wall sections, and details in construction drawings, covering...
Al Whitley
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Understanding Electrical Schedules: Analyzing Circuits and Panel Boxes in Buildings
This tutorial walks through understanding electrical schedules: analyzing circuits and panel boxes in buildings, covering essential tools...
Al Whitley
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Reassigning Xrefs and Managing Viewports in AutoCAD
This AutoCAD tutorial walks through reassigning xrefs and managing viewports in autocad, covering essential tools and techniques for your...
Al Whitley
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The Impact of Technology on Education: Enhancing Learning Through Innovation
This tutorial walks through the impact of technology on education: enhancing learning through innovation, covering essential tools and...
Al Whitley
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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Time Management Skills
The purpose of these first few vids is to go over setting up the A3. 2 file.
Al Whitley
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Understanding Interior Elevation and Door-Window Schedules in Architectural Plans
This tutorial walks through understanding interior elevation and door-window schedules in architectural plans, covering essential tools and...
Al Whitley
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Configuring AutoCAD for VDCI Template: Command Options and System Variables
This AutoCAD tutorial walks through configuring autocad for vdci template: command options and system variables, covering essential tools...
Al Whitley
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Understanding the Landscape Plan in Civil Engineering Drawings
This tutorial walks through understanding the landscape plan in civil engineering drawings, covering essential tools and techniques for...
Al Whitley
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Developing a Title Block for VDCI with Base Point 00 and New Layer A-TTLB
This tutorial walks through developing a title block for vdci with base point 00 and new layer a-ttlb, covering essential tools and...
Al Whitley
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Analyzing Cabinetry and Millwork Drawings from Mount Blue Associates in San Diego
I would like for us to spend some time reviewing cabinetry and millwork drawings. These drawings have been provided to us by our friends at...
Al Whitley
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Creating a Professional Drawing Sheet Layout in AutoCAD
This AutoCAD tutorial walks through creating a professional drawing sheet layout in autocad, covering essential tools and techniques for...
Al Whitley
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Understanding Sheet Index Pages and Document Organization in Construction Drawings
This tutorial walks through understanding sheet index pages and document organization in construction drawings, covering essential tools...
Al Whitley
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Understanding Dimensioning in Architecture and Engineering: A Detailed Explanation
This tutorial walks through understanding dimensioning in architecture and engineering: a detailed explanation, covering essential tools...
Al Whitley
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Understanding the Basement Plan Scale and Building Size Ratios
This tutorial walks through understanding the basement plan scale and building size ratios, covering essential tools and techniques for...
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Understanding Different Types of Doors and Windows in Architectural Floor Plans
This tutorial walks through understanding different types of doors and windows in architectural floor plans, covering essential tools and...
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How to Set Up Plotter Configuration Files for Different Layout Environments in AutoCAD
This AutoCAD tutorial walks through how to set up plotter configuration files for different layout environments in autocad, covering...
Al Whitley
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Recompiling A3.3 File for Final Exam: Wall Sections, Keynotes, and Details
This tutorial walks through recompiling a3.3 file for final exam: wall sections, keynotes, and details, covering essential tools and...
Al Whitley
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Installing AutoCAD Help Menu for Offline Access
This AutoCAD tutorial walks through installing autocad help menu for offline access, covering essential tools and techniques for your...
Al Whitley