Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021.
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| Language: | English |
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Newark :
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,
2021.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 The Basics
- Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface
- Taking a Guided Tour
- AutoCAD References in This Book
- Launching AutoCAD
- The AutoCAD Window
- Using the Application Menu
- Using the Ribbon
- Picking Points in the Drawing Area
- Using the UCS Icon
- Working in the Command Window
- Working with AutoCAD
- Opening an Existing File
- Getting a Closer Look
- Saving a File as You Work
- Making Changes
- Working with Multiple Files
- Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes
- The Bottom Line.
- Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing
- Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels
- Starting Your First Drawing
- Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates
- Specifying Polar Coordinates
- Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates
- Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
- Understanding Cursor Modes
- Choosing Command Options
- Selecting Objects
- Selecting Objects in AutoCAD
- Providing Base Points
- Using Noun/Verb Selection
- Editing with Grips
- Stretching Lines by Using Grips
- Moving and Rotating with Grips
- Understanding Dynamic Input.
- Displaying Data in a Text Window
- Displaying the Properties of an Object
- Getting Help
- Using the InfoCenter
- Finding Additional Sources of Help
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools
- Setting Up a Work Area
- Specifying Units
- Fine-Tuning the Measurement System
- Setting Up the Drawing Limits
- Looking at an Alternative to Limits
- Understanding Scale Factors
- Using Polar Tracking
- Setting the Polar Tracking Angle
- Exploring the Drawing Process
- Locating an Object in Reference to Others
- Modifying an Object.
- Planning and Laying Out a Drawing
- Making a Preliminary Sketch
- Using the Layout
- Erasing the Layout Lines
- Putting on the Finishing Touches
- Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking
- Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools
- Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid
- Using Snap Modes
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- Creating and Using a Symbol
- Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box
- Inserting a Symbol
- Scaling and Rotating Blocks
- Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol
- Modifying a Block.
- Unblocking and Redefining a Block
- Saving a Block as a Drawing File
- Replacing Existing Files with Blocks
- Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options
- Other Uses for Blocks
- Understanding the Annotation Scale
- Grouping Objects
- Modifying Members of a Group
- Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group
- Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box
- Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager
- The Bottom Line
- Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
- Organizing Information with Layers
- Creating and Assigning Layers
- Working on Layers.