Designing Window in AutoCAD 3d

For a simpler method of designing a window in AutoCAD, you can use 2D drawing and basic extrusion techniques. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Steps to Draw a Simple Window in AutoCAD

1. *Open AutoCAD:*
- Start AutoCAD and open a new drawing.

2. *Set Up the Drawing Environment:*
- Ensure you are in the 2D Drafting & Annotation workspace.

3. *Draw the Wall:*
- Use the `RECTANGLE` command to draw the outline of the wall.
```plaintext
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner point: (Select a point)
Specify other corner point: (Select the opposite point)
```

4. *Draw the Window Outline:*
- Use the `RECTANGLE` command to draw the outline of the window on the wall.
```plaintext
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner point: (Select a point on the wall where the window should be)
Specify other corner point: (Select the opposite point of the window)
```

5. *Convert to 3D:*
- Switch to the 3D Modeling workspace.

6. *Extrude the Wall:*
- Use the `EXTRUDE` command to give the wall a thickness.
```plaintext
Command: EXTRUDE
Select objects to extrude: (Select the wall rectangle)
Specify height of extrusion: (Enter the thickness of the wall)
```

7. *Extrude the Window Opening:*
- Use the `EXTRUDE` command to give the window opening a thickness.
```plaintext
Command: EXTRUDE
Select objects to extrude: (Select the window rectangle)
Specify height of extrusion: (Enter the thickness of the window, matching the wall thickness)
```

8. *Subtract the Window Opening:*
- Use the `SUBTRACT` command to cut the window opening from the wall.
```plaintext
Command: SUBTRACT
Select solids, surfaces, and regions to subtract from: (Select the wall)
Select solids, surfaces, and regions to subtract: (Select the window opening)
```

9. *Create the Window Frame:*
- Draw another rectangle for the window frame around the window opening using the `RECTANGLE` command.
- Use the `OFFSET` command to create the inner edge of the frame.
```plaintext
Command: OFFSET
Specify offset distance: (Enter the frame thickness)
Select object to offset: (Select the window rectangle)
Specify point on side to offset: (Click inside the window rectangle)
```

10. *Extrude the Frame:*
- Use the `EXTRUDE` command to give the window frame thickness.
```plaintext
Command: EXTRUDE
Select objects to extrude: (Select the window frame)
Specify height of extrusion: (Enter the thickness of the frame)
```

Simplified Example:

```plaintext
1. Draw Wall: RECTANGLE (0,0) to (200,100)
2. Draw Window: RECTANGLE (50,30) to (150,70)
3. Switch to 3D Modeling
4. Extrude Wall: EXTRUDE, Select Wall, Height = 20
5. Extrude Window: EXTRUDE, Select Window, Height = 20
6. Subtract Window from Wall: SUBTRACT, Select Wall, Select Window
7. Draw Frame: RECTANGLE (50,30) to (150,70), OFFSET 5 inside
8. Extrude Frame: EXTRUDE, Select Frame, Height = 5
```

This method provides a straightforward way to create a simple window in AutoCAD, suitable for basic designs and learning purposes.This channel is basically for Engineers, Architects, Designer and other creative people who want to EXCEL in field of autocad and other designing software. this channel is created and manage by me(Dharmendra ) having GOOD experience in Cad training and Designing