Synopses & Reviews
Learn to Harness the Power and Flexibility of AutoCADFrom AutoCAD basics and new ways of modeling in 3D to installation and customization, this Autodesk Official Training Guide gets you quickly up to speed on AutoCAD software. It offers a unique blend of step-by-step tutorials and references so that you can begin using all the latest features of both AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013.
Award-winning author George Omura provides you with extensive tips and hands-on projects that help you create your own real-world designs. As you progress through each step, you'll move closer to becoming an AutoCAD expert. All the while, you'll also learn the information you need to know for Autodesk's Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams.
Coverage includes:
Setting up a work area and laying out a drawing
Keeping track of layers and blocks
Mastering viewing tools, hatches, fields, and tables
Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings
Collaborating with others using Autodesk 360 and Cloud
Transferring paper drawings to AutoCAD
Using dynamic blocks and drawing curves
Adding constraints to create parametric drawings
Expanding your ideas by presenting 3D models
Adapting AutoCAD to your own work style
Saving time by automating orthogonal view creation
Extracting 3D surfaces from solid models
Featured on the DVD
Find all of the project files for the book's exercises, over a dozen video tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and additional tools and utilities.
Build Your Skills with AutoCAD's Interface and Drafting Tools
Create More Complex Drawings with the Latest Features
Take Advantage of Best Practices and Expert Tips
Explore 3D Modeling and Imaging to Create Powerful Designs
Prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Associate and AutoCAD Certified Professional Certification Exams
Synopsis
Each year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts, and it is the world’s all-time best-selling AutoCAD series, with more than a half million copies in print.Mastering AutoCAD teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. Part I introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; Part II moves into such intermediate skills as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables; Part III details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills; Part IV explores 3D modeling and imaging; and Part V discusses customization and integration. The supporting DVD includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials, at least a dozen video tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and additional tools and utilities.
Synopsis
The complete tutorial and reference to the world's leading CAD programThis thoroughly revised and updated edition teaches AutoCAD using explanations, examples, instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. It introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; explores skills such as using hatches, fields, and tables; details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and using solid fills; explains 3D modeling and imaging; and discusses customization and integration.
- Covers all the new AutoCAD capabilities
- Written by George Omura, a popular AutoCAD author
- Offers an essential resource for those preparing for the AutoCAD certification program
- Includes a DVD with all the project files necessary for the tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and additional tools and utilities
George Omura's engaging writing style makes this reference the perfect reference and tutorial for both novice and experienced CAD users.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction xxvii
Part 1 The Basics 1
Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3
Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 29
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 79
Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 121
Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 153
Part 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 187
Chapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 189
Chapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 233
Chapter 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 283
Chapter 9 Understanding Plot Styles 315
Chapter 10 Adding Text to Drawings 341
Chapter 11 Using Fields and Tables 379
Chapter 12 Using Dimensions 401
Part 3 Mastering Advanced Skills 449
Chapter 13 Using Attributes 451
Chapter 14 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 477
Chapter 15 Advanced Editing and Organizing 497
Chapter 16 Laying Out Your Printer Output 539
Chapter 17 Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools 565
Chapter 18 Using Dynamic Blocks 585
Chapter 19 Drawing Curves 617
Chapter 20 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 649
Part 4 3D Modeling and Imaging 681
Chapter 21 Creating 3D Drawings 683
Chapter 22 Using Advanced 3D Features 725
Chapter 23 Rendering 3D Drawings 783
Chapter 24 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 855
Chapter 25 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 905
Part 5 Customization and Integration 955
Chapter 26 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 957
Chapter 27 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 997
Appendices
Appendix A The Bottom Line 1051
Appendix B Installing and Setting Up the Autodesk AutoCAD Software 1077
Appendix C The Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Certification 1109
Appendix D About the Companion DVD 1115
Index 1119