Up and Running with Auto: CAD 2011. 2D Drawing and Modeling

✍ Scribed by Elliot Gindis (Auth.)

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 511
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Get ''Up and Running'' with AutoCAD using Gindis' combination of step-by-step instruction, examples, and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in architecture, engineering and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training or self-study, the book is written with the student in mind by a long-time AutoCAD user and instructor, based on what works in the industry and the classroom.

• Strips away complexities, both real and perceived and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts.
• Explains ''why'' something is done, not just ''how'': the theory behind each concept or command is discussed prior to engaging AutoCAD,  so the student has a clear idea of what they are attempting to do.
• All basic commands are documented step-by-step: what the student types in and how AutoCAD responds is spelled out in discrete and clear steps with numerous screen shots.
• Extensive supporting graphics (screen shots) and a summary with a self-test section and topic specific drawing exercises are included at the end of each chapter.  Additional practice is gained through  projects that the students work on as they progress through the chapters.
• Also available in a comprehensive volume that includes coverage of 3D drawing and modeling in AutoCad.  ISBN for comprehensive volume is 978-0-12-375717-3

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Acknowledgments, Page xiii
About the Author, Page xv
Preface, Pages xvii-xix
Level 1. Chapters 1–10, Pages 1-2
Chapter 1 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part I, Pages 3-38
Chapter 2 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part II, Pages 39-65
Chapter 3 - Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties, Pages 67-87
Spotlight On: Architecture, Pages 89-93
Chapter 4 - Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style, Pages 95-111
Chapter 5 - Hatch Patterns, Pages 113-130
Chapter 6 - Dimensions, Pages 131-155
Chapter 7 - Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, and Purge, Pages 157-170
Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering, Pages 171-173
Chapter 8 - Polar and Rectangular Arrays, Pages 175-186
Chapter 9 - Basic Printing and Output, Pages 187-197
Chapter 10 - Advanced Output: Paper Space, Pages 199-225
Level 2. Chapters 11–20, Pages 227-228
Chapter 11 - Advanced Linework, Pages 229-252
Chapter 12 - Advanced Layers, Pages 253-265
Chapter 13 - Advanced Dimensions, Pages 267-287
Spotlight On: Interior Design, Pages 289-291
Chapter 14 - Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools, Pages 293-327
Chapter 15 - Advanced Design and File Management Tools, Pages 329-372
Chapter 16 - Importing and Exporting Data, Pages 373-386
Chapter 17 - External References (XREFs), Pages 387-399
Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering, Pages 401-403
Chapter 18 - Attributes, Pages 405-419
Chapter 19 - Advanced Output and Pen Settings, Pages 421-431
Chapter 20 - Isometric Drawing, Pages 433-442
Appendix A - Additional Information on AutoCAD, Pages 445-451
Appendix B - Other CAD Software and Design and Analysis Tools and Concepts, Pages 453-456
Appendix C - File Extensions, Pages 457-458
Appendix D - Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns, Pages 459-461
Appendix E - Principles of CAD Management, Pages 463-469
Appendix F - AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools, Pages 471-476
Appendix G - PC Hardware, Printers, Plotters, and Networks, Pages 477-479
Appendix H - AutoCAD Certification Exams, Pages 481-482
Appendix I - AutoCAD Employment, Pages 483-484
Appendix J - AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs, Pages 485-487
Index, Pages 489-490