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Discovering AutoCAD 2017, 1st edition

Published by Peachpit Press (September 8, 2016) © 2017

  • Mark Dix
  • Paul Riley
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This book presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features updates for the latest release of AutoCAD, projects, and test questions for each chapter.
  • Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process.
  • Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study.
  • Drawing problems appear at the end of the chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations.
updated for the latest software release
  • Part One Basic Two-Dimensional Entities
  • Chapter 1 Lines and Essential Tools
  • Chapter 2 Circles and Drawing Aids
  • Chapter 3 Layers, Colors, and Linetypes
  • Chapter 4 Templates, Copies, and Arrays
  • Chapter 5 Arcs and Polar Arrays
  • Chapter 6 Object Snap
  • Part Two Text, Dimensions, and Other Complex Entities
  • Chapter 7 Text
  • Chapter 8 Dimensions
  • Chapter 9 Polylines
  • Chapter 10 Blocks, Attributes, and External References
  • Part Three Isometric Drawing and Three-Dimensional Modeling
  • Chapter 11 Isometric Drawing
  • Chapter 12 3D Modeling
  • Chapter 13 More Modeling Techniques and Commands
  • Appendix A Drawing Projects
  • Appendix B Creating Customized Panels
  • Appendix C Menus, Macros, and the CUI Dialog Box
  • Index

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