Book description
Learn to master the AutoCAD software
This Autodesk Official Training guide is a comprehensive reference and tutorial that will help you quickly master AutoCAD software. Featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects based on real-world designs, this Autodesk Official Training Guide covers everything from interface best practices to hatches, fields, dynamic blocks, attributes, linking drawings to databases, rendering realistic views, and presenting designs. This Mastering book is recommended as a Certification Preparation study guide resource for the AutoCAD Associate and Professional exams.
Serves as an in-depth resource on the fundamentals, functions, and features of AutoCAD, the popular 2D and 3D drawing software, and its less expensive version AutoCAD LT
Describes how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables; execute 3D modeling, imaging, and customizing; work with dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills; and more
Shares helpful examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects from award-winning author and CAD specialist George Omura
This ebook does not include access to the companion materials.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dear Reader,
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
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Part 1: The Basics
- Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
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Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
- Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels
- Starting Your First Drawing
- Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates
- Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
- Selecting Objects
- Editing with Grips
- Using Dynamic Input
- Getting Help
- Displaying Data in a Text Window
- Displaying the Properties of an Object
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
- Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
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Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills
- Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
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Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
- Preparing a Drawing for Text
- Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text
- Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options
- Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD
- What Do the Fonts Look Like?
- Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects
- Using the Check Spelling Feature
- Substituting Fonts
- Finding and Replacing Text
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 12: Using Dimensions
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Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills
- Chapter 13: Using Attributes
- Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 19: Drawing Curves
- Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
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Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging
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Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings
- Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace
- Drawing in 3D Using Solids
- Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes
- Extruding a Polyline
- Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters
- Moving Around Your Model
- Getting a Visual Effect
- Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing
- Using the Point Cloud Feature
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features
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Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings
- Testing the Waters
- Creating a Quick Study Rendering
- Simulating the Sun
- Using Materials
- Creating Effects Using Materials and Lights
- Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps
- Understanding the Rendering Options
- Adding Cameras for Better View Control
- Printing Your Renderings
- Simulating Natural Light
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
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Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings
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Part 5: Customization and Integration
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Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- Using Workspaces
- Customizing the User Interface
- Creating Macros in Tools and Menus
- Pausing for User Input
- Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option
- Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
- Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations
- Understanding the Diesel Macro Language
- Creating Custom Linetypes
- Creating Hatch Patterns
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 27: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
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Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
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Appendices
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1 : Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
- Chapter 2 : Creating Your First Drawing
- Chapter 3 : Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
- Chapter 4 : Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- Chapter 5 : Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
- Chapter 6 : Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- Chapter 7 : Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- Chapter 8 : Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- Chapter 9 : Understanding Plot Styles
- Chapter 10 : Adding Text to Drawings
- Chapter 11 : Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 12 : Using Dimensions
- Chapter 13 : Using Attributes
- Chapter 14 : Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- Chapter 15 : Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 16 : Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 17 : Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 18 : Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 19 : Drawing Curves
- Chapter 20 : Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- Chapter 21 : Creating 3D Drawings
- Chapter 22 : Using Advanced 3D Features
- Chapter 23 : Rendering 3D Drawings
- Chapter 24 : Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- Chapter 25 : Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
- Chapter 26 : Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- Chapter 27 : Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
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Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
- Before Installing AutoCAD
- Proceeding with the Installation
- Configuring AutoCAD
- Configuring the Tablet Menu Area
- Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method
- Turning On the Grips Feature
- Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature
- Adjusting AutoCAD's 3D Graphics System
- Finding Hidden Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files
- Appendix C: About the Companion DVD
- Appendix D: AutoCAD Certification
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Bonus Chapter 1: Using the Express Tools
- Bonus Chapter 2: Exploring AutoLISP
- Bonus Chapter 3: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
- Bonus Chapter 4: Hardware and Software Tips
- Bonus Chapter 5: System Variables and Dimension Styles
- Index
Product information
- Title: Mastering AutoCAD® 2012 and AutoCAD LT® 2012
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2011
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9780470952887
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