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Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings AutoCADis the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step–by–step instructions, and hands–on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. You'll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables. Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before–and–after tutorial files Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.

Table of Contents:
Foreword xxix Introduction xxxi Part 1 • The Basics 1 Chapter 1 • Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface 3 Chapter 2 • Creating Your First Drawing 27 Chapter 3 • Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools 73 Chapter 4 • Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 111 Chapter 5 • Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 139 Part 2 • Mastering Intermediate Skills 169 Chapter 6 • Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 171 Chapter 7 • Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 209 Chapter 8 • Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 255 Chapter 9 • Understanding Plot Styles 285 Chapter 10 • Adding Text to Drawings 309 Chapter 11 • Using Fields and Tables 343 Chapter 12 • Using Dimensions 363 Part 3 • Mastering Advanced Skills 407 Chapter 13 • Using Attributes 409 Chapter 14 • Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD 435 Chapter 15 • Advanced Editing and Organizing 455 Chapter 16 • Laying Out Your Printer Output 495 Chapter 17 • Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 519 Chapter 18 • Using Dynamic Blocks 539 Chapter 19 • Drawing Curves 571 Chapter 20 • Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 601 Part 4 • 3D Modeling and Imaging 629 Chapter 21 • Creating 3D Drawings 631 Chapter 22 • Using Advanced 3D Features 675 Chapter 23 • Rendering 3D Drawings 729 Chapter 24 • Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 797 Chapter 25 • Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 837 Part 5 • Customization and Integration 883 Chapter 26 • Using the Express Tools 885 Chapter 27 • Exploring AutoLISP 913 Chapter 28 • Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 937 Chapter 29 • Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 975 Chapter 30 • Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets 1017 Appendices 1059 Appendix A • The Bottom Line 1061 Appendix B • Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 1089 Appendix C • Hardware and Software Tips 1117 Appendix D • System Variables and Dimension Styles 1137 Appendix E • About the Companion DVD 1155 Appendix F • The AutoCAD 2011 Certification Exams 1159 Index 1165

About the Author :
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all–time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine′s "Best of Everything CAD" issue.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470621974
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 1248
  • Weight: 1664 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0470621974
  • Publisher Date: 28 May 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 61 mm
  • Width: 188 mm


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