Up and Running with AutoCAD 2014
2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling

Get "Up and Running" quickly in AutoCAD 2014 while preparing for the AutoCAD Certification exam using this all-in-one tutorial and reference

Elliot J. Gindis (Author)

9780124104921, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 30 September 2013

784 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 4.7 cm, 1.76 kg

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.

LEVEL 1 - Chapters 1–101 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part I2 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part IISPOTLIGHT ON: Architecture3 - Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties4 - Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style5 - Hatch PatternsSPOTLIGHT ON: Mechanical Engineering6 - Dimensions7 - Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge8 - Polar, Rectangular, and Path ArraysSPOTLIGHT ON: Electrical Engineering9 - Basic Printing and Output10 - Advanced Output - Paper SpaceLevel 1 - Answers to Review QuestionsLEVEL 2 - Chapters 11–2011 - Advanced Linework12 - Advanced LayersSPOTLIGHT ON: Interior Design13 - Advanced Dimensions14 - Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools15 - Advanced Design and File Management ToolsSPOTLIGHT ON: Civil Engineering16 - Importing and Exporting Data17 - External References (Xrefs)18 - AttributesSPOTLIGHT ON: Aerospace Engineering19 - Advanced Output and Pen Settings20 - Isometric DrawingLevel 2 - Answers to Review QuestionsLEVEL 3 - Chapters 21–3021 - 3D Basics22 - Object ManipulationSPOTLIGHT ON: Chemical Engineering23 – Boolean Operations and Primitives24 - Solid Modeling25 - Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges SPOTLIGHT ON: Bio-Medical Engineering26 - Surfaces and Meshes 27 – Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts and Vports28 - Advanced UCS, Views, Text and Dimensions in 3D SPOTLIGHT ON: CAD Management29 - Dview, Cameras, Walk and Fly, Path Animation 30 - Lighting and Rendering Level 3 - Answers to Review Questions APPENDICES A - Additional Information on AutoCADB - Other CAD Software and Design and AnalysisC - File ExtensionsD - Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns E - Principles of CAD Management F - AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools G - PC Hardware, Printers and Plotters, and NetworksH - What Are Kernels? I - Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation - AutoCAD Certification Exams K - AutoCAD Employment L - AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs

Subject Areas: Computer-aided design [CAD UGC], Computer aided manufacture [CAM TGPC], Engineering graphics & technical drawing [TBG]