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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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