
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2021
2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling
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Description
Key Features
- Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand, basic concepts
- Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD that build student confidence
- Documents commands with step-by-step explanations, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds
- Includes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2021 version
Readership
Students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs. Architectural, drafting, civil/construction engineers, and mechanical engineers
Table of Contents
1. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part I
2. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part IISpotlight On: Architecture
3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties
4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and StyleSpotlight On: Mechanical Engineering
5. Hatch Patterns
6. DimensionsSpotlight On: Electrical Engineering
7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge
8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path ArraysSpotlight On: Interior Design
9. Basic Printing and Output
10. Advanced Output - Paper SpaceSpotlight On: Civil Engineering
11. Advanced Linework
12. Advanced LayersSpotlight On: Aerospace Engineering
13. Advanced Dimensions
14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express ToolsSpotlight On: Chemical Engineering
15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools
16. Importing and Exporting DataSpotlight On: Biomedical Engineering
17. External References (Xrefs)
18. AttributesSpotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting
19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings
20. Isometric Drawing
21. 3D Basics
22. Object Manipulation
23. Boolean Operations and Primitives
24. Solid Modeling
25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges
26. Surfaces and Meshes
27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports
28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D
29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, Path AnimationAppendix
A. Additional Information on AutoCAD
B. Other CAD Software, Design and Analysis Tools, and Concepts
C. File Extensions
D. Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
E. Principles of CAD Management
F. AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools
G. PC Hardware, Printers/Plotters, Networks, and the Cloud
H. What Are Kernels?
I. Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation
J. 3D Printing
K. AutoCAD Certification Exams
L. AutoCAD Employment
M. AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs
N. The Future of AutoCAD
Product details
- No. of pages: 862
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2020
- Published: July 24, 2020
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128231173
- eBook ISBN: 9780128231180
About the Authors
Elliot J. Gindis
Affiliations and Expertise
Robert C. Kaebisch
Affiliations and Expertise
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