How to Create Coffee Table Blueprints Online

Computer drawing software can enable you to design your own furniture to fit any style you desire. A variety of computer-aided design (CAD) software is available on the market today to allow for designing just about anything. Most CAD software is very easy to use. The drawing commands allow the user to transfer the dimensions of their design while the program translates these into a scaled blueprint. Many software programs offer free trials online. Research CAD software before purchasing to find the right software for creating a coffee table blueprint.

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Instructions

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  Sketch the basic measurements of the coffee table. Length, width and height measurements will be necessary to transfer the sketch into a CAD software program. Add any special features you would like the coffee table to have. If you would like the coffee table to function as a footstool as well, think about adding a cushioned area to the table. Measurements for special features will be needed as well. Note all these dimensions on the sketch for reference.
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  Perform an Internet search for "AutoCAD and design software." Make a list of the software that can perform the basic functions you will need and that are compatible with your computer. Some software programs are available online as a free download. SmartDraw is one of these programs. These free downloads tend to be only temporary versions. You could also look for design software programs that offer a free trial. This will allow you to try the software before you purchase it. Sign up for a free design software trial or purchase a design software. Install any software or hardware required to run the program.
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  Open the program and start a new drawing. Most computer-aided drafting software is extremely simple and self-explanatory to use. There will be a draw toolbar or drop down menu that will enable you to draw lines, boxes, circles and other common functions.
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  Use the drawing commands to transfer the measurements from your coffee table sketch into the design program. Read the command prompts at the bottom of the screen to enter the information the program requires to draw the table to the correct scale.
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  Label all the dimensions of the table once the drawing has been completed and the table looks as you desire. These dimensions will be needed for building the table or for space planning.
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  Save the blueprint. Go to the "File" drop-down menu and choose "Save as". This will allow you to name and save your blueprint. Drawings are saved as .dwg files.
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  Go to the "File" drop-down menu again. Choose "Plot." In drawing software, plot means the same as print. Print the blueprint.

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