Knowledge Base AutoCAD
Preparing and Editing Buildings and Architecture
Learn how to prepare drawings provided by an architect to create an architecture for building analysis.
Creating and Editing an Architecture
Explains the concept of creating and editing architectural models with the LINEAR Solutions.
Details on the Create Tab of the Floor Plan and Model Planning
Information on the command groups of the Create tab in the planning types 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - Floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
Details on Walls, Ceilings, Columns
Information on the Walls, Ceilings, Columns command group of the Create tab in the 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - Floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
Drawing a Chimney
Shows step-by how you can draw a chimney with the command Chimney with definable dimensions in front of a wall of for placing it freely.

New Features
Learn about new features in LINEAR software.
System Requirements
Learn more about the system requirements for using the LINEAR solutions.
Supported Norms and Standards
Learn which norms and standards support the LINEAR Solutions modules.
LINEAR Installation and Administration
Learn how to install, your LINEAR software, license and keep it up to date.
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in AutoCAD and LINEAR Building.
Preparing and Editing Buildings and Architecture
Learn how to prepare drawings provided by an architect to create an architecture for building analysis.
- Linking and Importing an Architecture
  Explains the concept of the IFC Link workflow and the IFC Import workflow in the context of the discipline architecture.
- Creating and Editing an Architecture
  Explains the concept of creating and editing architectural models with the LINEAR Solutions.
  - Details on the Create Tab of the Floor Plan and Model Planning
    Information on the command groups of the Create tab in the planning types 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - Floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
    - Details on Storeys and Axes
      Information on the Storeys and Axes command group of the Create tab in the 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
    - Details on Walls, Ceilings, Columns
      Information on the Walls, Ceilings, Columns command group of the Create tab in the 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - Floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
      - Details on Storeys...
        Information about the Storeys section..
      - Details on Architecture settings
        Information on the section Architecture settings.
      - Details on Rectangular Room <
        Information about the section Rectangular room <.
      - Drawing Walls
        Shows step-by how to use the command Walls to draw single-shell or double-shell interior and exterior walls in 2D and 3D mode.
      - Details on Walls <
        Information on the section Walls <.
      - Drawing a Ceiling
        Shows step-by-step how to draw a ceiling using the Ceiling < command.
      - Details on Ceiling <
        Information on the section Ceiling <.
      - Details on Support Columns<
        Information about the Support columns section.
      - Drawing Joists
        Shows step-by-step how to draw a joist using the command Joist <.
      - Details on Joist <
        Information on the section Joist <.
      - Drawing a Foundation
        Shows step-by-step how to insert a foundation into a drawing.
      - Details on Foundation <
        Information about the section Foundation <.
      - Drawing a Chimney
        Shows step-by how you can draw a chimney with the command Chimney with definable dimensions in front of a wall of for placing it freely.
      - Details on Chimney <
        Information about the Chimney < section.
      - Details on Ceiling Grid <
        Information about the Ceiling grid section.
      - Drawing Tiles
        Shows step-by-step how to tile a surface in your drawing using the Tile < command.
      - Details on Tiles<
        Information about the section Tiles.
      - Assign material to objects
        Shows step-by-step how to assign specific materials to objects such as walls, ceilings and floors for 3D visualization.
      - Details on Assign Material <
        Information on Assign material <.
    - Details on Windows, Doors
      Information on the Window, Doors command group of the Create tab in the 3D - Model planning, 2.5D - Model planning and 2D - Floor plan of the Architecture discipline.
    - Details for Room Contours, Building Contours
      Information about Room and Building Contours on the Create tab in the discipline Architecture.
    - Details on Steel Construction
      Information about the section Steel construction on the Create tab in the discipline Architecture.
  - Details on the Analyse Tab of the Model Planning
    Information on the Analyse tab in the planning types 3D - Model Planning and 2.5D - Model Planning in the Architecture discipline.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how radiators, convectors, panel heating/cooling systems and concrete core activation systems and components of ventilation systems are designed based on the requirement analysis in LINEAR Building.
Inserting Components
Learn how to transfer radiators or chilled beams to a LINEAR Building connected CAD platform and insert symbols and components from the libraries into CAD.
Drawing Networks
Learn how to draw pipe and duct networks, connect components, generate schemes, and create slots and openings.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Labeling and Dimensioning
Learn how to label components and sections in your drawing and how to dimension your drawing.
Output
Get basic information on output to the LINEAR Solutions for AutoCAD. for output to LINEAR Building and print mask editor.

Drawing a Chimney

Shows step-by how you can draw a chimney with the command Chimney with definable dimensions in front of a wall of for placing it freely.

Before you begin

You want to add a chimney to a drawing.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Discipline Architecture ➤ Create tab ➤ Command group Walls, Ceilings, Columns

Procedure

If necessary, click the triangle next to the button Chimney < to open the section.
Enter the dimensions for the width, depth and sill of chimney, or pick the respective dimension from the drawing using the button .
Click the button Chimney <.
Select the wall where you want to place the chimney.

Note: Right-click in the drawing to open a context menu where you can select the option In front of wall or Freely for the placement of the chimney.
Insert the chimney into the drawing with one click.
Determine the orientation of the chimney and place it with another click.

Results

The fireplace has been drawn in.

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Drawing a Chimney

Before you begin

Navigate to:

Procedure

Results