Creating the As-Built Floor Plan
Using a downloadable SketchUp file from 3D Warehouse, this chapter walks through the beginning steps to create the architectural elements of a commercial building by creating walls and floors, cutting holes for doors and windows, and constructing stairs. Tags and drawing on the x-, y-, or z-axis are essential parts of these processes.
This chapter will cover the following topics:
- Creating walls and floors by tracing an AutoCAD plan
- How to cut in window and door openings
- Constructing stairs
