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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
Features a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, "before
and after" tutorial files, a trial version of AutoCAD, and
additional tools and utilities
Shares helpful examples, step-by-step instructions, and
hands-on projects from award-winning author and CAD specialist
George Omura
This detailed tutorial is mandatory reading if you're eager to
become proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
Autorentext
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhalt
Foreword xxix
Introduction xxxi
Part 1 • The Basics 1
Chapter 1 • Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface 3
Taking a Guided Tour 4
Launching AutoCAD 4
The AutoCAD Window 5
Using the Application Menu 7
Using the Ribbon 9
Picking Points in the Drawing Area 13
Using the UCS Icon 14
Working in the Command Window 14
Working with AutoCAD 15
Opening an Existing File 15
Getting a Closer Look 17
Saving a File as You Work 20
Making Changes 20
Working with Multiple Files 22
Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 25
The Bottom Line 26
Chapter 2 • Creating Your First Drawing 27
Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels 28
Starting Your First Drawing 30
Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 34
Specifying Polar Coordinates 36
Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 37
Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 39
Understanding Cursor Modes 39
Choosing Command Options 41
Selecting Objects 45
Selecting Objects in AutoCAD 45
Using Noun/Verb Selection 51
Editing with Grips 56
Stretching Lines by Using Grips 57
Moving and Rotating with Grips 59
Using Dynamic Input 61
Getting Help 66
Using the InfoCenter 67
Using Context-Sensitive Help 68
Exploring Autodesk Exchange 68
Finding Additional Sources of Help 69
Displaying Data in a Text Window 70
Displaying the Properties of an Object 71
The Bottom Line 74
Chapter 3 • Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools 75
Setting Up a Work Area 76
Specifying Units 76
Fine-Tuning the Measurement System 79
Setting Up the Drawing Limits 80
Looking at an Alternative to Limits 81
Understanding Scale Factors 82
Using Polar Tracking 83
Setting the Polar Tracking Angle 84
Exploring the Drawing Process 86
Locating an Object in Reference to Others 86
Getting a Closer Look 87
Modifying an Object 88
Planning and Laying Out a Drawing 92
Making a Preliminary Sketch 93
Using the Layout 94
Erasing the Layout Lines 101
Putting On the Finishing Touches 103
Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 104
Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 110
Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid 110
Using the Snap Modes 113
The Bottom Line 114
Chapter 4 • Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 115
Creating a Symbol 116
Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box 118
Inserting a Symbol 120
Scaling and Rotating Blocks 123
Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 124
Modifying a Block 127
Unblocking and Redefining a Block 128
Saving a Block as a Drawing File 129
Replacing Existing Files with Blocks 130
Other Uses for Blocks 131
Understanding the Annotation Scale 132
Grouping Objects 135
Modifying Members of a Group 137
Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting From a Group 140
Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 141
Working with the LT Group Manager 143
The Bottom Line 144
Chapter 5 • Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 145
Organizing Information with Layers 146
Creating and Assigning Layers 147
Working on Layers 154
Controlling Layer Visibility 158
Finding the Layers You Want 160
Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers 161
Assigning Linetypes to Layers 168 <p>...