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AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning, 1st edition

Published by Peachpit Press (December 29, 2014) © 2015

  • Beverly L. Kirkpatrick
  • James M. Kirkpatrick
  • Hossein Assadipour
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For courses in Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, Architectural Graphics, CAD for Interior Design, CAD for Space Planning, Computer-Aided Design and Graphics and Introduction to Computer Graphics. 

AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning helps students understand the commands and features of AutoCAD 2015 and demonstrates how to use the program to complete interior design and space planning projects. Covering both two- and three-dimensional drawings, the text provides abundant exercises that walk students step-by-step through the use of AutoCAD prompts and commands. Using numerous illustrations, the text captures the essence of this powerful program and the importance it plays in the interior design, architecture and space planning professions.

  • Part I: Preparing to Draw with AutoCAD
  • 1. Introducing the AutoCAD User Interface
  • Part II: Two-Dimensional AutoCAD
  • 2. Quick-Start Tutorials: Basic Settings and Commands
  • 3. Drawing with AutoCAD: Conference and Lecture Rooms
  • 4. Adding Text and Tables to the Drawing
  • 5. Advanced Plotting: Using Plot Styles, Paper Space, Multiple Viewports, and PDF Files.
  • 6. Drawing the Floor Plan: Walls, Doors, and Windows
  • 7. Dimensioning and Area Calculations
  • 8. Drawing Elevations, Sections, and Details
  • 9. Drawing the Furniture Installation Plan, Adding Specifications, and Extracting Data
  • 10. Design Center, Autodesk Seek, Dynamic Blocks, and External References
  • 11. Drawing the Reflected Ceiling Plan and Voice/Data/Power Plan
  • 12. Creating Presentations with Layouts and Making a Style Sheet
  • 13. Isometric Drawing and Gradient Hatch Rendering
  • Part III: Three-Dimensional AutoCAD
  • 14. Solid Modeling
  • 15. Advanced Modeling
  • Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Appendix B: Shortcut and Temporary Override Keys
  • Appendix C: Floor Plans and Interior Elevations of a 15-Unit Condominium Building

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