A plan section in CAD refers to a graphical representation of a building or object sliced horizontally to reveal details of its interior layout, often showcasing walls, windows, doors, and other structural elements.
This view provides a comprehensive understanding of spatial relationships and helps architects, engineers, and designers visualize and communicate design concepts effectively.
Course Content
Draw section in AutoCAD, Following Steps
Open AutoCAD and Set Up Drawing:
Open AutoCAD and create a new drawing file. Set the appropriate units and scale for your drawing. Draw the Object or Building:
Use basic AutoCAD commands (e.g., Line, Rectangle, Circle) to draw the object or building's floor plan or elevation. Identify the Section Line:
Determine the location of the section line on your drawing. This line represents the cut through the object to show its internal features.
Draw the Section Line:
Use the Line command to draw the section line. It should be a straight line representing the path of the cut. Extend the Section Line:
Use the Extend command to extend the section line to intersect all the relevant objects you want to display in the section. Create the Section View:
Use the COPY command to create a copy of the objects or building components you want to show in the section. Position them along the section line to represent the internal features. Add Hatching (Optional):
To differentiate between the solid and void areas in the section, you can use the HATCH command to add hatching or shading to the section view.
Add Dimensions (Optional):
If desired, use the DIMENSION command to add dimensions to the section view. Dimensions help indicate the sizes and distances of various elements in the section. Review and Refine:
Review your section drawing and make any necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy and clarity. Save and Export:
Save your AutoCAD drawing in the appropriate format (.dwg) and plot or export it if needed for printing
