a simple units and scale question

I have a simple question...a couple actually

in Autocad 2004, how do I:
1)use architectural dimensions and set my drawing to 1"=1"?

2)be able to draw by inputting said dimensions eg: draw a box 7 1/4" x
12 3/8"?

any other architectural drawing hints/links would be great help

jim

 

dimension>style>modify>architectural

and set my drawing to 1"=1"
it is already unless you have changed it.

rec> (pick point) @7-1/4,12-3/8

 

If your UNITS are set to feet and inches, just draw everything at real worls
size.

A box can be drawn in numerous ways. One is to use the native RECTANG
command.
If your UNITS are set to feet and inches, when prompted for a point, pick an
arbitrary point on the screen,
when prompted for a second type:

@12-3/8,7-1/4 <ENTER>

In an imperial drawing Acad assumes inches unless told otherwise.

Draw with maximum precision.

Read the help whenever confused or puzzled. In the middle of a command,
pressing the F1 will give you help on the current command.

Get to know the proper names for things, and then use them.

Get to know the command line interface, don't rely exclusively on menus or
buttons.

Customize your ACAD.PGP file to suit yourself. Do the same with your middle
mouse button menu.

Develop a library of clever blocks, templates, and styles that make your
work easier.

Always look for better ways of doing things, especially when they get
repetitious.
(the computer is faster than you are.)

Hang out with people who know more than you.

Use PAPERSPACE and blocks with ATTRIBUTES and BYBLOCK elements.

Develop a protocol that uses logical prefixes or suffixes for layer names.

Use the UCS creatively. Relate it to the real world or other useful things.
Save it for re-use.

Go to my cad pages @ www.michaelbulatovich.com (he he) and others.

Eventually, learn to write LISP routines.

Draw with maximum precision.... Read the help.....Get to
know....Customize....etc.

 

Oops! Just make sure you're stretching the line segment in the desired
direction before you enter a length. |:{^