topic Re: Fence Layout in AutoCAD Forum

Fence Layout

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:08:21 GMT

How is this done in CAD? Im still new to CAD and working with fence installation . How is this done, Please see image attach. Im trying to indicated where and how far apart each post is going to be.

Re: Fence Layout

pendean — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:40:31 GMT

Are you taking classes by chance? hope so, this is not the place to learn the basics.

Here are topics to cover your loaded questions:
Copying: https://tutorial45.com/autocad-tutorial-12-move-and-copy-objects-in-autocad/
Alternate to copying to get the spacing https://tutorial45.com/autocad-tutorial-10-arrays-in-autocad/
Dimensioning https://www.dummies.com/programming/autocad/how-to-add-dimensions-to-a-drawing-in-autocad-2014/

Re: Fence Layout

GrantsPirate — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:56:02 GMT

You would use array command to place the posts. Showing every 10' dimension is a waste of time, call it out below the overall dim, much like they did for the shorter fence. Give dims to the 4' gate post. Use the dimension tools to add dimensions.

Re: Fence Layout

tboehler — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:20:14 GMT

Our fence design details vary greatly depending on the client and type of project. From a note saying "Fence this area" to a set of detailed designs.

In general I will give coordinates for each corner post or post that changes bearing, and maybe gates. Dimensioning the space between posts once or twice as typical, dimension all gates, dimension any non-typical lengths, distances (offsets) from important features. Bearing and distance of the fence alignment is sometimes asked for (or add a dimension of each straight segment).

We also supply details (elevation views) either drawn by us or from the manufacturer. That have complete details on the construction of the fence.

Re: Fence Layout

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:28:13 GMT

thank you so much.