Get Up and Running with AutoCAD using Gindis's 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, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional 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 conceptsTeaches only what is essential to operating AutoCAD first, thereby immediately building student confidenceAll basic commands are documented step-by-step; what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds is spelled out in discrete and clear steps with screen shots added as needed New to this edition: New and improved features include better integration with the AutoCAD certification exams, new Spotlight On sections, an expanded appendix, and more content on programming3D portion of the book has been expanded and improved, with new exercises, new features and a redone section on renderingAll discussions and screen shots have been updated for the current release of AutoCAD INDICE: CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR PREFACE LEVEL 1 - Chapters 1-10 CHAPTER 1 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part I CHAPTER 2 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part II SPOTLIGHT ON: Architecture CHAPTER 3 - Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties CHAPTER 4 - Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style CHAPTER 5 - Hatch Patterns SPOTLIGHT ON: Mechanical Engineering CHAPTER 6 - Dimensions CHAPTER 7 - Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge CHAPTER 8 - Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays SPOTLIGHT ON: Electrical Engineering CHAPTER 9 - Basic Printing and Output CHAPTER 10 - Advanced Output - Paper Space Level 1 - Answers to Review Questions LEVEL 2 - Chapters 11-20 CHAPTER 11 - Advanced Linework CHAPTER 12 - Advanced Layers SPOTLIGHT ON: Interior Design CHAPTER 13 - Advanced Dimensions CHAPTER 14 - Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools CHAPTER 15 - Advanced Design and File Management Tools SPOTLIGHT ON: Civil Engineering CHAPTER 16 - Importing and Exporting Data CHAPTER 17 - External References (Xrefs) CHAPTER 18 - Attributes SPOTLIGHT ON: Aerospace Engineering CHAPTER 19 - Advanced Output and Pen Settings CHAPTER 20 - Isometric Drawing Level 2 - Answers to Review Questions LEVEL 3 - Chapters 21-30 CHAPTER 21 - 3D Basics CHAPTER 22 - Object Manipulation SPOTLIGHT ON: Chemical Engineering CHAPTER 23 - Boolean Operations and Primitives CHAPTER 24 - Solid Modeling CHAPTER 25 - Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges SPOTLIGHT ON: Bio-Medical Engineering CHAPTER 26 - Surfaces and Meshes CHAPTER 27 - Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts and Vports CHAPTER 28 - Advanced UCS, Views, Text and Dimensions in 3D SPOTLIGHT ON: CAD Management CHAPTER 29 - Dview, Cameras, Walk and Fly, Path Animation CHAPTER 30 - Lighting and Rendering Level 3 - Answers to Review Questions APPENDICES APPENDIX A - Additional Information on AutoCAD APPENDIX B - Other CAD Software and Design and Analysis APPENDIX C - File Extensions APPENDIX D - Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns APPENDIX E - Principles of CAD Management APPENDIX F - AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools APPENDIX G - PC Hardware, Printers and Plotters, and Networks APPENDIX H - What Are Kernels? APPENDIX I - Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation APPENDIX J - AutoCAD Certification Exams APPENDIX K - AutoCAD Employment APPENDIX L - AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs INDEX
- ISBN: 978-0-12-410492-1
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 784
- Fecha Publicación: 30/09/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés