Overview

The ultimate reference and tutorial for AutoCAD software This Autodesk Official Press book helps you become an AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT expert and has been fully updated to cover all of AutoCAD's new capabilities. Featuring the popular, empowering presentation style of veteran award-winning author George Omura, this indispensable resource teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects. Introduces you to the basics of the interface and drafting tools Details how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables Covers attributes, dynamic blocks, curves, and geometric constraints Explores 3D modeling and imaging Discusses customization and integration Helps you prepare for the AutoCAD certification exams Features a website that includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials This detailed reference and tutorial is the perfect resource for becoming proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

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Author:   G Omura ,  Brian C. Benton
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.666kg
ISBN:  

9781118575048

ISBN 10:   1118575040
Pages:   1248
Publication Date:   01 July 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction xxix 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 119 Chapter 5 • Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 151 Part 2 • Mastering Intermediate Skills 185 Chapter 6 • Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 187 Chapter 7 • Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References  231 Chapter 8 • Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 281 Chapter 9 • Understanding Plot Styles 311 Chapter 10 • Adding Text to Drawings 337 Chapter 11 • Using Fields and Tables 375 Chapter 12 • Using Dimensions 397 Part 3 • Mastering Advanced Skills 445 Chapter 13 • Using Attributes 447 Chapter 14 • Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 473 Chapter 15 • Advanced Editing and Organizing 499 Chapter 16 • Laying Out Your Printer Output 543 Chapter 17 • Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 571 Chapter 18 • Using Dynamic Blocks  591 Chapter 19 • Drawing Curves 625 Chapter 20 • Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 657 Part 4 • 3D Modeling and Imaging 689 Chapter 21 • Creating 3D Drawings 691 Chapter 22 • Using Advanced 3D Features 733 Chapter 23 • Rendering 3D Drawings 789 Chapter 24 • Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 863 Chapter 25 • Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 911 Part 5 • Customization and Integration 961 Chapter 26 • Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 963 Chapter 27 • Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 1005 Chapter 28 • Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets 1061 Appendices 1105 Appendix A • The Bottom Line 1107 Appendix B • Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 1135 Appendix C • The Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2014 Certification 1167 Index 1173

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"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. Brian C. Benton is a senior engineering technician, CAD consultant, author, trainer, and popular blogger (cadablog.com) with 20 years of experience in several design fields. He's the Cadalyst magazine ""Tip Patroller"" columnist, former AUGI HotNews production manager, and an inaugural member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program."

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