Book description
A step-by-step tutorial on AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT basics
AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This tutorial is aimed at AutoCAD novices and provides you with the essentials you need so you can acquire the necessary skills to work in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT immediately.
You'll begin with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced topics and features, such as grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings. Concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions round out this hands-on tutorial.
Begins with the basics of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the leading 2D and 3D drawing software
Progresses to more advanced topics and skill sets and covers grouping, hatches, and text in drawings
Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D Contains helpful examples and step-by-step instructions so you can get started using AutoCAD immediately
Featuring the most up-to-date techniques, tactics, industry standards, and methods, this tutorial will get you started using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Dear Reader,
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 1. Getting to Know AutoCAD
- 2. Learning Basic Commands to Get Started
- 3. Setting Up a Drawing
- 4. Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 1
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5. Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2
- 5.1. Drawing the Thresholds
- 5.2. Drawing the Decks and Stairs
- 5.3. Laying Out the Kitchen
- 5.4. Constructing the Bathroom
- 5.5. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 5.6. Are You Experienced?
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6. Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing
- 6.1. Using Layers as an Organizing Tool
- 6.2. Assigning Linetypes to Layers
- 6.3. Assigning Objects to Layers
- 6.4. Setting a Linetype Scale Factor
- 6.5. Setting Properties of Layers and Objects
- 6.6. Using the Action Recorder
- 6.7. Creating Layer States
- 6.8. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 6.9. Are You Experienced?
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7. Combining Objects into Blocks
- 7.1. Making a Block for a Door
- 7.2. Finding Blocks in a Drawing
- 7.3. Inserting the Window Block
- 7.4. Revising a Block
- 7.5. Sharing Information between Drawings
- 7.6. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 7.7. Are You Experienced?
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8. Controlling Text in a Drawing
- 8.1. Setting Up Text Styles
- 8.2. Using Annotative Text
- 8.3. Using Multiline Text
- 8.4. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 8.5. Are You Experienced?
- 9. Using Dynamic Blocks and Tables
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10. Generating Elevations
- 10.1. Drawing the South Elevation
- 10.2. Generating the Other Elevations
- 10.3. Considering Drawing Scale Issues
- 10.4. Drawing Interior Elevations
- 10.5. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 10.6. Are You Experienced?
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11. Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool Palettes
- 11.1. Hatching the South Elevation
- 11.2. Using Hatches in the Floor Plan
- 11.3. Modifying the Shape of Hatch Patterns
- 11.4. Creating and Managing Tool Palettes
- 11.5. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 11.6. Are You Experienced?
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12. Dimensioning a Drawing
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12.1. Introducing Dimension Styles
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12.1.1. Making a New Dimension Style
- 12.1.1.1. Naming a Dimension Style
- 12.1.1.2. Using the Lines Tab
- 12.1.1.3. Setting Up the Symbols and Arrows Tab
- 12.1.1.4. Making Changes in the Text Tab
- 12.1.1.5. Working with Settings on the Fit Tab
- 12.1.1.6. Setting Up the Primary Units Tab (Architectural)
- 12.1.1.7. Setting Up the Primary Units Tab (Metric)
- 12.1.1.8. Completing the Dimension Style Setup
- 12.1.1.9. Exploring the Alternate Units Tab
- 12.1.1.10. Exploring the Tolerances Tab
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12.1.1. Making a New Dimension Style
- 12.2. Placing Dimensions on the Drawing
- 12.3. Using Other Types of Dimensions
- 12.4. Modifying Dimensions
- 12.5. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 12.6. Are You Experienced?
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12.1. Introducing Dimension Styles
- 13. Managing External References
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14. Using Layouts to Set Up a Print
- 14.1. Getting Ready
- 14.2. Preparing the Title Block
- 14.3. Setting Up a Sheet Template
- 14.4. Creating Your First Plan Sheet
- 14.5. Using Sheet Set Manager
- 14.6. Setting Up Layouts
- 14.7. Adjusting a Viewport's Contents
- 14.8. If You Would Like More Practice...
- 14.9. Are You Experienced?
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15. Printing an AutoCAD Drawing
- 15.1. Using the Plot Dialog Box
- 15.2. Applying Plot-Style Tables
- 15.3. Printing a Drawing
- 15.4. Viewing Plots in Design Review
- 15.5. Printing a Drawing Using Layouts
- 15.6. Summing Up
- 15.7. Are You Experienced?
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16. Creating 3D Geometry
- 16.1. Modeling in 3D
- 16.2. Creating the Floor, Foundation, and Thresholds
- 16.3. Getting Further Directions in 3D
- 16.4. Are You Experienced?
- 17. Rendering and Materials
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: AutoCAD® 2011 and AutoCAD LT® 2011: No Experience Required
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2010
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9780470602164
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