Having difficulty creating presentation quality drawings in AutoCAD? This template is your solution.
You’ll get:
Eric Reinholdt RA NCARB – AutoCAD template
Graphically compelling visuals right out of the box without fussing or experimenting
An example of line types and styles that effectively communicate with both clients and contractors
A small sample floor plan + elevation for reference
A minimalist, well-designed title block
Artistic pen settings for your plotter
Imagine starting a new drawing without having to track down all your favorite dimension and text styles, your title sheet, all your favorite blocks, notations and settings you used on the last project. It’s all in one place and it includes instructions on how you can fine tweak it to create your own styles.
Using a template file ensures every drawing begins with the correct settings and standard blocks each time, all with just one click. The included files will help you to replicate the simple, graphic style Eric Reinholdt uses for all his residential architecture CAD work in his studio, 30X40 Design Workshop.
What’s Included?
The following documents are included in a single zip file + are compatible with both MAC + PC versions of AutoCAD (2013/2018 versions included). **Choose from Metric or Imperial units**
> Getting Started Instructions (PDF) – 5 pages
> AutoCAD Floor Plan Template (.dwt) – **Metric + Imperial templates**
Arch D (24″ x 36″) + A1 (841×594) size title blocks
Line weights + line types
Text + dimension styles
Imperial: 3″, 1 1/2″, 1″, 1/2″, 1/4″, 1/8″, 1/16″
Metric: 1:5, 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200
Basic layer setup
Shading styles / colors
Typical annotation blocks
Furniture blocks
Minimalist set of planimetric blocks used by 30X40
Dynamic door + window blocks (version dependent)
Small sample floor plan
Small sample elevation with tree line layout
Sun path diagram (must modify per your site location + latitude)
> Color table (.ctb) with preset pen settings, widths and colors
> Sample Floor Plan Drawing (PDF)
Title block included with template (see also our Title Block expansion pack)
What’s NOT included:
The floor plan + interior elevations shown below. These show the linework possible to achieve with the template.
The Title block seen below is available as a separate download here (it also includes multiple sizes, cover sheets, and a general notes sheet with symbol legend)
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VERSION COMPATIBILITY:
These files are designed to be used with the 2013 (and newer) versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Although it’s possible they may also work with earlier versions and/or other CAD programs designed to read AutoCAD files we can’t guarantee they will.
More products we offer:
Need more title blocks? Download six more + cover sheets with 30X40’s Title Block Pack (video below)
Carry the minimalist drawing style of 30X40’s template through your entire drawing set by adding the electrical plan expansion pack.
Electrical Plan Blocks
General Notes + Legend
New Title Blocks
Tutorial Video + Styling Guide
Course Curriculum
AutoCAD template
30X40 Design Workshop’s AutoCAD Template File
Download AutoCAD template here
Installation instructions
Minimalist UI (My settings) (1:38)
Line Weight Settings
Metric Users
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