Introduction to AutoCAD 2017: 2D and 3D Design

ISBN-13: 9781138371590 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 426 str.

Bernd S. Palm;Alf Yarwood

Opis

Master the complexities of the world's bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD 2017. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction.A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering.Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network. Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process. Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software. Further education students will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid.

Spis treści

1. Introducing AutoCAD 2017  2. Calling Tools  3. Introducing Drawing  4. Draw Tools and Object Snap  5. Zoom, Plan and Templates  6. The Modify Tools  7. Hatching  8. Orthographic and Isometric  9. Introducing 3D Modeling  10. 3D Models in Viewports  11. The Modification of 3D Models  12. Dimensions and Text  13. Blocks and Inserts  14. Other Types of File Format  15. Sheets Sets  16. Rendering  17. Building Drawing  18. Three-Dimensional Space  19. Editing 3D Solid Models  20. Internet Tools and Help  22. Design and AutoCAD 2017  Appendix A: List of Tools  Appendix B: Some Set Variables  Appendix C: 3D Views  Appendix D: Keyboard Shortcuts