Book description
Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings
AutoCADis the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
You'll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables.
Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging
Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools
Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects
Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities
Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before-and-after tutorial files
Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dear Reader
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Foreword
- Introduction
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Part 1: The Basics
- Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
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Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
- Getting to Know the Home Tab’s Draw and Modify Panels
- Starting Your First Drawing
- Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates
- Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
- Selecting Objects
- Editing with Grips
- Using Dynamic Input
- Getting Help
- Displaying Data in a Text Window
- Displaying the Properties of an Object
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools
- Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
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Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills
- Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
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Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
- Preparing a Drawing for Text
- Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text
- Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options
- Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD
- What Do the Fonts Look Like?
- Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects
- Using the Check Spelling Feature
- Substituting Fonts
- Finding and Replacing Text
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 12: Using Dimensions
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Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills
- Chapter 13: Using Attributes
- Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 19: Drawing Curves
- Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
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Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging
- Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings
- Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features
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Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings
- Testing the Waters
- Creating a Quick-Study Rendering
- Simulating the Sun
- Using Materials
- Creating Effects Using Materials and Lights
- Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps
- Understanding the Rendering Options
- Adding Cameras for Better View Control
- Printing Your Renderings
- Simulating Natural Light
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
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Part 5: Customization and Integration
- Chapter 26: Using the Express Tools
- Chapter 27: Exploring AutoLISP
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Chapter 28: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- Using Workspaces
- Customizing the User Interface
- Creating Macros in Tools and Menus
- Pausing for User Input
- Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option
- Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
- Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations
- Understanding the Diesel Macro Language
- Creating Custom Linetypes
- Creating Hatch Patterns
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 29: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
- Chapter 30: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
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Appendices
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
- Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools
- Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
- Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
- Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
- Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 12: Using Dimensions
- Chapter 13: Using Attributes
- Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 19: Drawing Curves
- Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings
- Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features
- Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings
- Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
- Chapter 26: Using the Express Tools
- Chapter 27: Exploring AutoLISP
- Chapter 28: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- Chapter 29: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
- Chapter 30: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
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Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
- Before Installing AutoCAD
- Proceeding with the Installation
- Configuring AutoCAD
- Configuring the Tablet Menu Area
- Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method
- Turning On the Grips Feature
- Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature
- Adjusting AutoCAD’s 3D Graphics System
- Finding Hidden Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files
- Appendix C: Hardware and Software Tips
- Appendix D: System Variables and Dimension Styles
- Appendix E: About the Companion DVD
- Appendix F: The AutoCAD 2011 Certification Exams
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Index
Product information
- Title: Mastering: AutoCAD® 2011 and AutoCAD LT® 2011
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2010
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9780470621974
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