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Hands-on AutoCAD training in a tutorial-driven beginner´s guide
AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016: No Experience Required is your ultimate beginner´s guide to the leading drawing and design software. Using a continuous tutorial approach, this book walks you step-by-step through the entire design process from setup to printing. Follow the tutorial from start to finish, or jump in at any time to pick up new skills. The companion website features downloadable tutorial files that allow you to join the project at each progress point, and the short discussions and intensively hands-on instruction allow you to instantly see the results of your work. You´ll start by learning the basics as you create a simple 2D drawing, and then gradually build upon your skills by adding detail, dimensions, text, and more. You´ll learn how to create an effective presentation layout, and how to turn your drawing into a 3D model that can help you pinpoint design flaws and features. AutoCAD´s newest commands and capabilities are reinforced throughout, so you can gain confidence and build a skillset to be proud of.

Get acquainted with the AutoCAD 2016 interface and basic commands
Create accurate drawings and elevations to communicate your design
Add detail to your plans with groupings, hatches, text, and dimensions
Lay your design out for printing, or go 3D to create a walk-through model
AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016: No Experience Required gets you started, so you can begin designing today.



Table of Contents

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 Getting to Know AutoCAD for Windows 1

Starting AutoCAD for Windows 2

Exploring the User Interface 2

Using the Start Tab 2

Introducing Workspaces 5

Exploring the Drafting & Annotation Workspace 6

Putting the User Interface to Work 11

Using the Ribbon 12

Using File Tabs to Manage Drawings 16

Working in the Command-Line Interface 17

Understanding the Status Bar 21

Using the Application Menu 23

Using the Keyboard 28

Using the Mouse 29

If You Would Like More Practice 29

Finding Tools in the User Interface 31

Are You Experienced? 32

Chapter 2 Learning Basic Commands to Get Started 33

Using the Line Tool 33

Using Coordinates 38

Using Relative Coordinates 42

Using the Direct Distance Method 44

Drawing the Shape 44

Using Relative Cartesian Coordinates 45

Erasing Lines 46

Using Relative Polar Coordinates 47

Using Direct Input 48

Using the OFFSET Command 49

Using the FILLET Command 52

Completing the Shape 56

Offsetting Lines to Mark an Opening 56

Extending Lines 57

Trimming Lines 59

If You Would Like More Practice 63

Are You Experienced? 64

Chapter 3 Setting Up a Drawing 65

Setting Up the Drawing Units 66

Setting Up the Drawing Size 71

Using the Grid 72

Setting Up Drawing Limits 75

Drawing with Grid and Snap 78

Taking a Closer Look at Dynamic Input 82

Saving Your Work 85

Saving Drawings to Your Hard Drive or Network Drive 85

Saving Drawings to A360 Drive 88

Understanding AutoCAD Units 90

Exploring Options for Linear Units 90

Exploring Options for Angular Units 91

Are You Experienced? 92

Chapter 4 Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 1 93

Laying Out the Walls 94

Creating Polylines from Existing Objects 95

Creating the Exterior Wall Lines 99

Creating the Interior Walls 103

Cutting Openings in the Walls 117

Creating Doors 127

Drawing Swinging Doors 127

Copying Objects 138

Mirroring Objects 140

Scaling the Bathroom Door 143

Drawing a Sliding-Glass Door 145

Drawing the Bifold Doors 157

Reviewing Drawing Strategies Used in This Chapter 162

If You Would Like More Practice 163

An Alternative Sliding-Glass Door 163

An Addition to the Cabin 164

Three Views of a Block 165

Are You Experienced? 167

Chapter 5 Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2 169

Starting and Running Commands 170

Drawing the Thresholds 172

Drawing the Front Threshold 17 3

Drawing the Back Threshold 178

Drawing the Decks and Stairs 180

Drawing the Front Deck 180

Drawing the Deck Posts 183

Drawing the Stairs 188

Mirroring the Post and Railing 189

Drawing the Back Deck and Stairs 193

Using Point Filters to Finish the Deck 199

Laying Out the Kitchen 202

Drawing the Counter 203

Drawing the Stove and Refrigerator 208

Completing the Stove with Parametrics 210

Drawing the Kitchen Sink 223

Constructing the Bathroom 226

Setting Running Object Snaps 227

Drawing a Shower Unit 228

Drawing the Bathroom Sink and Mirror 230

Positioning the Toilet and Shelves 234

Drawing the Hot Tub 237

If You Would Like More Practice 241

Drawing the Cabin Again 241

Drawing Something Else 241

Drawing Furniture for the Cabin 241

Drawing a Gasket 242

Drawing a Parking Lot 244

Are You Experienced? 246

Chapter 6 Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing 247

Using Layers as an Organizing Tool 248

Setting Up Layers 250

Assigning Linetypes to Layers 262

Assigning Objects to Layers 266

Turning Off and Freezing Layers 282

Drawing the Headers 286

Drawing the Roof 290

Setting a Linetype Scale Factor 296

Drawing the Ridgeline 299

Using the Layer Walk Tool 300

Setting Properties of Layers and Objects 302

Assigning a Color or a Linetype to an Object Instead of a Layer302

Making a Color or a Linetype Current 303

Using the Action Recorder 304

If You Would Like More Practice 307

Creating a Layer State 308

Setting Up Layers for Your Trade or Profession 312

Are You Experienced? 312

Chapter 7 Combining Objects into Blocks 313

Making a Block for a Door 313

Inserting the Door Block 321

Understanding and Using Groups 327

Finding Blocks in a Drawing 330

Using Grips to Detect a Block 330

Using the LIST Command to Detect a Block 331

Using the Properties Palette to Examine a Block 333

Creating a Window Bloc 334

Inserting the Window Block 339

Rotating a Block During Insertion 340

Using Snap Tracking to Set the Insertion Point 343

Changing a Block's Scale Factor by Using Object Properties 346

Finishing the Windows 348

Revising a Block 352

Sharing Information Between Drawings 355

Copying Objects Between Drawings 355

Using the AutoCAD DesignCenter 357

Other Ways to Share Information Between Drawings 363

If You Would Like More Practice 371

Are You Experienced? 373

Chapter 8 Controlling Text in a Drawing 375

Setting Up Text Styles 376

Determining the Text and Drawing Scales 377

Defining a Text Style for View Titles 378

Placing Titles of Views in the Drawing 382

Using Annotative Text 387

Defining an Annotative Text Style 387

Placing Room Labels in the Floor Plan 390

Using Text in a Grid 402

Creating a Border and Title Block 413

Using Multiline Text 430

Finishing the Title Block 430

Using Mtext for General Notes 434

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