Up and Running with AutoCAD 2015: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling

ISBN-13: 9780128009543 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 842 str.

Elliot Gindis

Opis

Get "Up and Running" with AutoCAD using Gindis' 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.

• All basic commands are documented step-by-step: what the student inputs and how AutoCAD responds is spelled out in discrete and clear steps with numerous screen shots
• Extensive supporting graphics and a summary with a self-test section and topic specific drawing exercises are included at the end of each chapter
• Fully covers the essentials of both 2D and 3D in one easy-to-read volume

New to this Edition:

• More end-of-chapter exercises from both architecture and engineering disciplines provide practice in applying newly acquired AutoCAD skills
• All discussions and screen shots updated for the current release of AutoCAD
• An expanded appendix that discusses the future of AutoCAD, computer aided design and other topics
• A companion website containing video lectures for each chapter for additional instruction and to make the material easy to follow. Visit www.vtcdesign.com

Spis treści

Level 11 AutoCAD Fundamentals-Part I2 AutoCAD Fundamentals-Part II3 Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties4 Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style5 Hatch Patterns6 Dimensions7 Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge8 Polar, Rectangular and Path Arrays9 Basic Printing and Output10 Advanced Output - Paper SpaceLevel 211 Advanced Linework12 Advanced Layers13 Advanced Dimensions14 Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools15 Advanced Design and File Management Tools16 Importing and Exporting Data17 External References (Xrefs)18 Attributes19 Advanced Output and Pen Settings 20 Isometric DrawingLevel 321 3D Basics22 Primitives23 Object Manipulation24 Boolean Operations25 Solid Modeling26 Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges27 Surfaces and Meshes28 UCS, Vports, Text, and Dimensions in 3D29 Dview, Walk and Fly, Animation, and Action Recording30 Lighting and RenderingAppendices

O autorze

Gindis, Elliot J.Elliot Gindis has used and taught AutoCAD in the New York City area since 1996, logging in well over 20,000 hours of screen time as a designer and consultant in a wide variety of architecture and engineering fields. From 1999 to 2008 he was on staff at the Pratt Institute of Design and as visiting instructor at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). He is currently president of Vertical Technologies Consulting and Design, an AutoCAD training firm, and has advised, consulted, or assisted more than 60 companies nationwide in using and optimizing AutoCAD. Elliot is part of the AutoDesk Developers Network and is a Certified Technical Trainer.