Synopses & Reviews
AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT 2004: No Experience Required is yourstep-by-step introduction to the latest versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, theindustry-leading design and drafting programs used by architects, engineers,drafters, and design teams worldwide. Inside this perfectly-paced guide are theclear-cut explanations and practical, step-by-step tutorials that you need tocreate, develop, and complete even the most elaborate AutoCADprojects.
Gain the Imperative AutoCAD SkillsFinding your way around AutoCAD and LTUnderstanding basiccommandsApplying AutoCAD's coordinate systemsSetting up adrawingMastering drawing strategiesEmploying Polar and Object SnapTrackingSetting up layers, colors, and linetypesUsing blocks andWblocksDragging AutoCAD objects from one drawing to anotherGeneratingelevations and orthographic viewsWorking with hatches andfillsControlling text in a drawingManaging externalreferencesSetting up layouts and printing an AutoCAD drawingUsingAutoCAD's tool palettesCreating and rendering a 3D modelSetting up attributes
Synopsis
This book was written for AutoCAD novices who want to learn the product's essential functions. It prepares readers to delve into the more advanced topics and projects.
Synopsis
AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT 2004: No Experience Required is your step-by-step introduction to the latest versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the industry-leading design and drafting programs used by architects, engineers, drafters, and design teams worldwide. Inside this perfectly-paced guide are the clear-cut explanations and practical, step-by-step tutorials that you need to create, develop, and complete even the most elaborate AutoCAD projects.Gain the Imperative AutoCAD SkillsFinding your way around AutoCAD and LTUnderstanding basic commandsApplying AutoCAD's coordinate systemsSetting up a drawingMastering drawing strategiesEmploying Polar and Object Snap TrackingSetting up layers, colors, and linetypesUsing blocks and WblocksDragging AutoCAD objects from one drawing to anotherGenerating elevations and orthographic viewsWorking with hatches and fillsControlling text in a drawingManaging external referencesSetting up layouts and printing an AutoCAD drawingUsing AutoCAD's tool palettesCreating and rendering a 3D modelSetting up attributes
About the Author
David Frey has been working in the fields of architecture and construction for more than 20 years and has taught AutoCAD to architects, engineers, teachers, and students for 10 years. David is the author of three previous best-selling editions of AutoCAD: No Experience Required.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know AutoCAD.
Chapter 2: Basic Commands to Get Started.
Chapter 3: Setting Up a Drawing.
Chapter 4: Gaining Drawing Strategies: Part 1.
Chapter 5: Gaining Drawing Strategies: Part 2.
Chapter 6: Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing.
Chapter 7: Grouping Objects into Blocks.
Chapter 8: Generating Elevations.
Chapter 9: Working with Hatches and Fills.
Chapter 10: Controlling Text in a Drawing.
Chapter 11: Dimensioning a Drawing.
Chapter 12: Managing External References.
Chapter 13: Using Layouts to Set Up a Print.
Chapter 14: Printing an AutoCAD Drawing.
Appendix A: A Look at Drawing in 3D.
Appendix B: An Introduction to Attributes.
Glossary.
Index.