What is the importance of line weights in architectural drawing?
Line weights are used in architectural drawings to demonstrate relationships between elements, create depth, scale, to create a hierarchy in the drawing and to add clarity to allow the viewer to better understand the drawing.
What line weight should I use in Autocad?
The default line weight in both Autocad and Inventor is 0.25mm. The recommended Line weight for the ‘Drawing frame’ (Border) for engineering drawings is 0.7mm.
What is the thickness or thinness of a line?
Line quality is also called line weight and simply put, refers to the thickness or thinness of the line. Lines may become wider or thicker in areas where the object itself is thicker.
Why do we use lines?
We use lines to organize, connect, and separate information and design elements. You can use lines to convey movement and create texture. Lines provide emphasis and define shape. They can be used to convey mood and emotion.
How many line weights should I use when drawing?
I typically work with 3 line weights when sketching (because I’m not completely crazy) and 5 when I am drafting digitally. They are: See? That’s not so bad, and with just a teensy amount of additional effort, the improved line weight will have a significant impact on the clarity of your drawings.
Is it time to talk about line weights?
Okay … I hear you. It’s time for the next entry in my Architectural Graphics series and due to overwhelming feedback, it’s apparently time to talk about line weights. Despite my efforts, I can’t ignore this topic any longer – and I only made it two posts before caving into the pressure. But where to start?
When to use pen weight for line weight?
This is also the pen weight I choose when I have a line that delineates either a material change or a seam in the material that is in the same plane. For example, take a look at the vertical joint between the cased opening and the floor base trim.
Is it science or art to get line weights correct?
Getting your line weights correct is 37% science, 59% art, and 22% personal preference … unless you work in my office and my preference will eventually become your preference. Part of the reason I was hoping to hold off on the topic of architectural line weights was that people are asking me insanely specific questions …