Book description
This book presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features updates for the latest release of AutoCAD, projects, and test questions for each chapter.
Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process.
General Procedure boxes appear as new commands are introduced, providing a simple overview of basic command procedures in a step-by-step format.
Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study.
Drawing problems appear at the end of the chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations.
High-quality working drawings accompany end-of-chapter drawing problems, appearing in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page. This includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings.
Bonus drawing projects appear in Appendix A, giving students additional review and practice.
Table of contents
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Contents
- New to AutoCAD 2015
- New to AutoCAD 2014
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Part One: Basic Two-Dimensional Entities
- Chapter 1. Lines and Essential Tools
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Chapter 2. Circles and Drawing Aids
- Introduction
- Changing the Grid Setting
- Changing the Snap Setting
- Changing Units
- Drawing Circles by Specifying a Center Point and a Radius
- Drawing Circles by Specifying a Center Point and a Diameter
- Accessing AutoCAD Online Help Features
- Using the ERASE Command
- Using Single-Point Object Snap
- Using the RECTANG Command
- Customizing Your Workspace
- Plotting or Printing a Drawing
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 3. Layers, Colors, and Linetypes
- Introduction
- Creating New Layers
- Assigning Colors to Layers
- Assigning Linetypes
- Assigning Lineweights
- Changing the Current Layer
- Changing Linetype Scale
- Editing Corners Using FILLET
- Editing Corners Using CHAMFER
- Zooming and Panning with the Scroll Wheel
- Using the ZOOM Command
- Entering Single-Line Text
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 4. Templates, Copies, and Arrays
- Introduction
- Setting Limits
- Creating a Template
- Saving a Template Drawing
- Using the MOVE Command
- Using the COPY Command
- Using the ARRAY Command—Rectangular Arrays
- Creating Center Marks
- Creating Macros with the Action Recorder
- Changing Plot Settings
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
- Chapter 5. Arcs and Polar Arrays
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Chapter 6. Object Snap
- Introduction
- Selecting Points with Object Snap (Single-Point Override)
- Selecting Points with Running Object Snap
- Object Snap Tracking
- Using the OFFSET Command (Creating Parallel Objects with OFFSET)
- Shortening Objects with the TRIM Command
- Extending Objects with the EXTEND Command
- Using STRETCH to Alter Objects Connected to Other Objects
- Creating Plot Layouts
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Part Two: Text, Dimensions, and Other Complex Entities
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Chapter 7. Text
- Introduction
- Entering Single-Line Text with Justification Options
- Entering Text on an Angle and Text Using Character Codes
- Entering Multiline Text Using MTEXT
- Editing Text in Place with TEXTEDIT
- Modifying Text with the Quick Properties Palette
- Using the SPELL Command
- Changing Fonts and Styles
- Changing Properties with MATCHPROP
- Scaling Previously Drawn Entities
- Creating Tables and Fields
- Using AutoCAD Templates, Borders, and Title Blocks
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 8. Dimensions
- Introduction
- Creating and Saving a Dimension Style
- Drawing Linear Dimensions
- Drawing Multiple Linear Dimensions Using QDIM
- Drawing Ordinate Dimensions
- Drawing Angular Dimensions
- Dimensioning Arcs and Circles
- Dimensioning with Multileaders
- Changing Dimension Text
- Using Associative Dimensions
- Using the HATCH Command
- Scaling Dimensions Between Paper Space and Model Space
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
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Chapter Drawing Projects
- Drawing 8-1: Tool Block [INTERMEDIATE]
- Drawing 8-2: Flanged Wheel [INTERMEDIATE]
- Drawing 8-3: Knob [INTERMEDIATE]
- Drawing 8-4: Nose Adapter [INTERMEDIATE]
- Drawing 8-5: Plot Plan [INTERMEDIATE]
- Drawing 8-6: Panel [ADVANCED]
- Drawing 8-7: Angle Support [ADVANCED]
- Drawing 8-8: Mirror Mounting Plate [ADVANCED]
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Chapter 9. Polylines
- Introduction
- Drawing Polygons
- Drawing Donuts
- Using the FILL Command
- Drawing Straight Polyline Segments
- Drawing Polyline Arc Segments
- Editing Polylines with PEDIT
- Drawing Splines
- Creating Path Arrays
- Drawing Revision Clouds
- Drawing Points
- Using Constraint Parameters
- Using AutoConstrain and Inferred Constraints
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 10. Blocks, Attributes, and External References
- Introduction
- Creating Groups
- Creating Blocks
- Inserting Blocks into the Current Drawing
- Creating Dynamic Blocks
- Adding Constraints to Dynamic Blocks
- Accessing Data in a Block Table
- Using the Windows Clipboard
- Inserting Blocks and External References into Other Drawings
- Using the AutoCAD DesignCenter
- Defining Attributes
- Working with External References
- Extracting Data from Attributes
- Creating Tool Palettes
- Exploding Blocks
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 7. Text
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Part Three: Isometric Drawing and Three-Dimensional Modeling
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Chapter 11. Isometric Drawing
- Introduction
- Using Isometric Snap
- Switching Isometric Planes
- Using COPY and Other Edit Commands
- Drawing Isometric Circles with ELLIPSE
- Drawing Text Aligned with Isometric Planes
- Drawing Ellipses in Orthographic Views
- Saving and Restoring Displays with VIEW
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 12. 3D Modeling
- Introduction
- Creating and Viewing a 3D Wireframe Box
- Defining User Coordinate Systems
- Exploring the 3D Basics Workspace
- Creating Solid Boxes and Wedges
- Accessing Different Visual Styles
- Creating the Union of Two Solids
- Working with DUCS
- Creating Composite Solids with SUBTRACT
- Creating Chamfers and Fillets on Solid Objects
- Practicing 3D Gizmo Editing
- Rendering Solid Models
- Changing Viewpoints with the ViewCube
- Creating Layouts with Multiple Views
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 13. More Modeling Techniques and Commands
- Introduction
- Drawing Polysolids
- Drawing Cones
- Drawing Pyramids
- Drawing Torus
- Slicing and Sectioning Solids
- Mesh Modeling
- Adjusting Viewpoints with 3DORBIT
- Creating 3D Solids from 2D Outlines
- Walking Through a 3D Landscape
- Creating an Animated Walk-Through
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Test Questions
- Chapter Drawing Projects
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Chapter 11. Isometric Drawing
- Appendix A. Drawing Projects
- Appendix B. Creating Customized Panels
- Appendix C. Menus, Macros, and the CUI Dialog Box
- Index
- Appendix D. Additional Tools for Collaboration
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: Discovering AutoCAD® 2015
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2014
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780134271002
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