Book description
The bestselling AutoCAD reference, with all new bonus video content
Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 is a complete tutorial and reference, helping you design accurately and efficiently while getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2016 software. Concise explanations and focused examples strengthen your understanding of AutoCAD concepts, while step-by-step instruction and hands-on projects help you develop the skills you need for real-world projects. This new edition covers the latest AutoCAD capabilities, and gives you access to videos demonstrating crucial techniques. The companion website provides all of the project files necessary for the tutorials, and features additional video tutorials and other bonus content. You'll start with the basics of AutoCAD drafting, and gradually build your skills to an advanced level as you learn 3D modeling and imaging. Whether you're preparing for the Autodesk certification or just want to be an AutoCAD guru, this book provides the comprehensive information you need.
Get acquainted with the AutoCAD 2016 interface and drafting tools
Work with hatches, fields, tables, dynamic blocks, solid fills, and more
Build an accurate, scalable 3D model of your design for reference
Customize your AutoCAD and integrate it with other software
Packed with expert tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials, Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 is your essential guide to get up to speed quickly.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Credits
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
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Part 1: The Basics
- Chapter 1: Exploring the 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
- Understanding Dynamic Input
- Displaying Data in a Text Window
- Displaying the Properties of an Object
- Getting Help
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the 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
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Chapter 9: 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 10: Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 11: Using Dimensions
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Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills
- Chapter 12: Using Attributes
- Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources
- Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 16: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 18: Drawing Curves
- Chapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging
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Part 5: Customization and Integration
- Chapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
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Chapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
- Sharing Drawings Online
- Publishing Your Drawings
- Sharing Files with A360 Drive
- Adding Hyperlinks to Drawings
- Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes
- Searching Your Drawing Library with Content Explorer
- Establishing Office Standards
- Converting Multiple Layer Settings
- The Bottom Line
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Part 6: Appendixes
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface
- Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the 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: Adding Text to Drawings
- Chapter 10: Using Fields and Tables
- Chapter 11: Using Dimensions
- Chapter 12: Using Attributes
- Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources
- Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing
- Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output
- Chapter 16: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
- Chapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks
- Chapter 18: Drawing Curves
- Chapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- Chapter 20: Creating 3D Drawings
- Chapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features
- Chapter 22: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- Chapter 23: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
- Chapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- Chapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
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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 the AutoCAD 3D Graphics System
- Finding Folders that Contain AutoCAD Files
- Setting Up AutoCAD with a White Background
- Appendix C: The Autodesk AutoCAD 2016 Certification
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Appendix A: The Bottom Line
- End-User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016: Autodesk Official Press
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2015
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9781119044833
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