Synopses & Reviews
This modern book addresses advances in technology and introduces users to 2-dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the "how and why" of AutoCAD fundamentals, Projects created using the software will give readers hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of how to use AutoCAD in the 21st century. "Quick Start" chapter - Allows users to get up to speed in no time to create and even plot AutoCAD drawings! Real world examples includes drawings from an actual 30 story office tower and condominium designed and built in Portland, OR. Coverage of advanced subjects explained in layman's terms often insufficiently addressed in other books. Anyone involved with AutoCAD.
Table of Contents
PART ONE – An Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 1 - Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 2 – Quick Start
PART TWO – Drafting Skills: Drawing with AutoCAD
Chapter 3 – Controlling the Drawing Display
Chapter 4 - Basic Drawing Commands
Chapter 5 - Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings
Chapter 6 – Managing Object Properties
PART THREE – Understanding Editing Techniques: Basics through Advanced
Chapter 7 – Basic Editing Techniques
Chapter 8 – Advanced Editing Techniques
PART FOUR – Working with Complex Objects
Chapter 9 – Drawing and Editing Complex Objects
Chapter 10 - Pattern Fills and Hatching
PARTFIVE – Annotating Drawings
Chapter 11 – Adding Text and Tables
Chapter 12 – Dimensioning Drawings
PART SIX – Outputting Your Work
Chapter 13 – Managing Paper Space Layouts
Chapter 14 – Plotting and Publishing
PART SEVEN – Advanced Drawing and Construction Methods
Chapter 15 - Blocks and Block Attributes
Chapter 16 – Working with Xrefs and Images
APPENDIX A - Drafting Standards Overview
APPENDIX B - Command Reference
APPENDIX C - Commanda Aliases
APPENDIX D - System Variables
APPENDIX E - Express Tools
GLOSSARY
INDEX