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Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: Autodesk Official Press

by George Omura, Brian C. Benton

July 2013

Intermediate to advanced

1248 pages

35h 47m

English

Sybex

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Introduction
Part 1: The Basics
Chapter 1: Exploring the InterfaceTaking a Guided TourWorking with AutoCADThe Bottom Line
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify PanelsStarting Your First DrawingSpecifying Exact Distances with CoordinatesInterpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding PromptsSelecting ObjectsEditing with GripsUnderstanding Dynamic InputDisplaying Data in a Text WindowDisplaying the Properties of an ObjectGetting HelpThe Bottom Line
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools
Setting Up a Work AreaExploring the Drawing ProcessPlanning and Laying Out a DrawingUsing the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting ToolsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
Creating and Using a SymbolModifying a BlockUnderstanding the Annotation ScaleGrouping ObjectsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
Organizing Information with LayersKeeping Track of Blocks and LayersThe Bottom Line
Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills
Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work EfficientlyCreating and Using TemplatesCopying an Object Multiple TimesDeveloping Your DrawingFinding an Exact Distance along a CurveChanging the Length of ObjectsCreating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another DrawingThe Bottom Line
Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
Assembling the PartsTaking Control of the AutoCAD DisplayUsing Hatch Patterns in Your DrawingsUnderstanding the Boundary Hatch OptionsUsing External ReferencesEditing Xrefs in PlaceThe Bottom Line
Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
Plotting the PlanUnderstanding the Plotter SettingsWYSIWYG Plotting Using Layout ViewsAdding an Output DeviceStoring a Page SetupPlotter and Printer Hardware ConsiderationsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
Choosing Between Color-Dependent and Named Plot Style TablesCreating a Color Plot Style TableEditing and Using Plot Style TablesAssigning Named Plot Styles Directly to Layers and ObjectsThe Bottom Line

Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
Preparing a Drawing for TextSetting the Annotation Scale and Adding TextUnderstanding the Text Style Dialog Box OptionsExploring Text Formatting in AutoCADWhat Do the Fonts Look Like?Adding Simple Single-Line Text ObjectsUsing the Check Spelling FeatureSubstituting FontsFinding and Replacing TextThe Bottom Line
Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing PropertiesAdding Tables to Your DrawingEditing the Table Line WorkAdding Formulas to CellsImporting and Exporting TablesCreating Table StylesThe Bottom Line
Chapter 12: Using Dimensions
Understanding the Components of a DimensionCreating a Dimension StyleDrawing Linear DimensionsEditing DimensionsDimensioning Nonorthogonal ObjectsAdding a Note with a Leader ArrowApplying Ordinate DimensionsAdding Tolerance NotationThe Bottom Line
Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills
Chapter 13: Using AttributesCreating AttributesEditing AttributesExtracting and Exporting Attribute InformationThe Bottom Line
Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources
Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD FilesImporting a Raster ImageWorking with a Raster ImageWorking with PDF FilesCoordinating Geographic LocationsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing
Using External ReferencesManaging LayersUsing Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick SelectUsing the QuickCalc CalculatorThe Bottom Line
Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output
Understanding Model Space and Paper SpaceWorking with Paper Space ViewportsCreating Odd-Shaped ViewportsUnderstanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper SpaceThe Bottom Line
Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools?Connecting Objects with Geometric ConstraintsControlling Sizes with Dimensional ConstraintsUsing Formulas to Control and Link DimensionsEditing the Constraint OptionsPutting Constraints to UseThe Bottom Line
Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks
Exploring the Block EditorCreating a Dynamic BlockUsing Constraints in Dynamic BlocksAdding a List of Predefined OptionsCreating Multiple Shapes in One BlockRotating Objects in UnisonFilling in a Space Automatically with ObjectsIncluding Block Information with Data ExtractionThe Bottom Line
Chapter 19: Drawing Curves
Introducing PolylinesEditing PolylinesCreating a Polyline Spline CurveUsing True Spline CurvesMarking Divisions on CurvesThe Bottom Line
Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
Finding the Area of Closed BoundariesGetting General InformationUsing the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other ProgramsUsing AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout ProgramsUsing OLE to Import DataThe Bottom Line
Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging
Chapter 21: Creating 3D DrawingsGetting to Know the 3D Modeling WorkspaceDrawing in 3D Using SolidsCreating 3D Forms from 2D ShapesIsolating Coordinates with Point FiltersMoving Around Your ModelGetting a Visual EffectTurning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD DrawingUsing the Point Cloud FeatureThe Bottom Line
Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features
Setting Up AutoCAD for This ChapterMastering the User Coordinate SystemUnderstanding the UCS OptionsUsing Viewports to Aid in 3D DrawingUsing the Array ToolsCreating Complex 3D SurfacesCreating Spiral FormsCreating Surface ModelsMoving Objects in 3D SpaceThe Bottom Line
Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings
Testing the WatersCreating a Quick Study RenderingSimulating the SunUsing MaterialsCreating Effects Using Materials and LightsApplying and Adjusting Texture MapsUnderstanding the Rendering OptionsAdding Cameras for Better View ControlPrinting Your RenderingsSimulating Natural LightThe Bottom Line
Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
Understanding Solid ModelingCreating Solid FormsCreating Complex SolidsEditing SolidsStreamlining the 2D Drawing ProcessVisualizing SolidsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
Creating a Simple 3D MeshEditing Faces and EdgesCreating Mesh SurfacesConverting Meshes to SolidsUnderstanding 3D SurfacesEditing SurfacesThe Bottom Line
Part 5: Customization and Integration
Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch PatternsUsing WorkspacesCustomizing the User InterfaceCreating Macros in Tools and MenusEditing Keyboard ShortcutsSaving, Loading, and Unloading Your CustomizationsUnderstanding the Diesel Macro LanguageCreating Custom LinetypesCreating Hatch PatternsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 27: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
Sharing Drawings OnlineePublishing Your DrawingsSharing Files with Autodesk 360Adding Hyperlinks to DrawingsManaging Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool PalettesSearching Your Drawing Library with Content ExplorerEstablishing Office StandardsConverting Multiple Layer SettingsThe Bottom Line
Chapter 28: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
Understanding Sheet SetsCreating a Sheet Set from an Existing ProjectManaging Title Blocks and Cross-ReferencesCustomizing Sheet SetsArchiving, Publishing, and eTransmitting Sheet SetsThe Bottom Line
Appendices
Appendix A: The Bottom LineChapter 1: Exploring the InterfaceChapter 2: Creating Your First DrawingChapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting ToolsChapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and GroupsChapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and BlocksChapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work EfficientlyChapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External ReferencesChapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and LayoutsChapter 9: Understanding Plot StylesChapter 10: Adding Text to DrawingsChapter 11: Using Fields and TablesChapter 12: Using DimensionsChapter 13: Using AttributesChapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings from Other SourcesChapter 15: Advanced Editing and OrganizingChapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer OutputChapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric ToolsChapter 18: Using Dynamic BlocksChapter 19: Drawing CurvesChapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from DrawingsChapter 21: Creating 3D DrawingsChapter 22: Using Advanced 3D FeaturesChapter 23: Rendering 3D DrawingsChapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D SolidsChapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface ModelingChapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch PatternsChapter 27: Managing and Sharing Your DrawingsChapter 28: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
Before Installing AutoCADProceeding with the InstallationConfiguring AutoCADConfiguring the Tablet Menu AreaTurning On the Noun/Verb Selection MethodTurning On the Grips FeatureSetting Up the Tracking Vector FeatureAdjusting the AutoCAD 3D Graphics SystemFinding Hidden Folders That Contain AutoCAD FilesSetting Up AutoCAD with a White Background
Appendix C: The Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 Certification

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

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