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30th Anniversary of the bestselling AutoCAD reference - fully updated for the 2018 release
Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 is the complete tutorial and reference every design and drafting professional needs. Step-by-step instructions coupled with concise explanation walk you through everything you need to know about the latest AutoCAD tools and techniques; read through from beginning to end for complete training, or dip in as needed to for quick reference-it´s all here.
Hands-on projects teach you practical skills that apply directly to real-world projects, and the companion website features the accompanying project files and other bonus content to help you master every crucial technique. This new edition has been updated to include the latest AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT capabilities, so your skills will transfer directly to real-world projects. With expert guidance and a practical focus, this complete reference is your ultimate resource for mastering this powerful software.
AutoCAD is a critical skill in the design fields; whether you´re preparing for a certification exam, or just want to become more productive with the software, this book will help you:
Master the basic drafting tools that you´ll use in every project
Work with hatches, fields, tables, attributes, dynamic blocks, and other intermediate tools
Turn your 2D drawing into a 3D model with advanced modeling and imaging techniques
Customize AutoCAD to fit the way you work, integrate outside data, and much more
If you´re new to AutoCAD, this book will be your ´bible;´ if you´re an experienced user, this book will introduce you to unfamiliar tools and techniques, and show you tips and tricks that streamline your workflow.
Table of Contents
Introduction xxv
Part 1 Th e Basics 1
Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3
Taking a Guided Tour 3
Launching AutoCAD 4
The AutoCAD Window 5
Using the Application Menu 8
Using the Ribbon 9
Picking Points in the Drawing Area 14
Using the UCS Icon 15
Working in the Command Window 15
Working with AutoCAD 16
Opening an Existing File 16
Getting a Closer Look 18
Saving a File as You Work 21
Making Changes 22
Working with Multiple Files 23
Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 26
The Bottom Line 28
Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 31
Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels 31
Starting Your First Drawing 34
Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 38
Specifying Polar Coordinates 40
Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 41
Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 43
Understanding Cursor Modes 43
Choosing Command Options 45
Selecting Objects 50
Selecting Objects in AutoCAD 50
Providing Base Points 53
Using Noun/Verb Selection 56
Editing with Grips 61
Stretching Lines by Using Grips 62
Moving and Rotating with Grips 64
Understanding Dynamic Input 66
Displaying Data in a Text Window 71
Displaying the Properties of an Object 72
Getting Help 75
Using the InfoCenter 75
Finding Additional Sources of Help 76
The Bottom Line 77
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 79
Setting Up a Work Area 79
Specifying Units 80
Fine-Tuning the Measurement System 82
Setting Up the Drawing Limits 83
Looking at an Alternative to Limits 85
Understanding Scale Factors 85
Using Polar Tracking 87
Setting the Polar Tracking Angle 88
Exploring the Drawing Process 90
Locating an Object in Reference to Others 90
Getting a Closer Look 91
Modifying an Object 91
Planning and Laying Out a Drawing 95
Making a Preliminary Sketch 97
Using the Layout 98
Erasing the Layout Lines 103
Putting on the Finishing Touches 106
Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 107
Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 113
Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid 113
Using Snap Modes 116
The Bottom Line 117
Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 119
Creating and Using a Symbol 119
Understanding the Block Defi nition Dialog Box 121
Inserting a Symbol 123
Scaling and Rotating Blocks 126
Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 128
Modifying a Block 130
Unblocking and Redefi ning a Block 130
Saving a Block as a Drawing File 132
Replacing Existing Files with Blocks 133
Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options 134
Other Uses for Blocks 134
Understanding the Annotation Scale 135
Grouping Objects 138
Modifying Members of a Group 140
Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group 143
Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 144
Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager 146
The Bottom Line 147
Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 149
Organizing Information with Layers 149
Creating and Assigning Layers 150
Working on Layers 158
Controlling Layer Visibility 161
Finding the Layers You Want 163
Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers 164
Assigning Linetypes to Layers 171
Adding a Linetype to a Drawing 172
Controlling Lineweights 177
Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers 177
Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks 178
The Bottom Line 179
Part 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 181
Chapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Effi ciently 183
Creating and Using Templates 184
Creating a Template 184
Using a Template 185
Copying an Object Multiple Times 186
Making Circular Copies 186
Making Row and Column Copies 188
Fine-Tuning Your View 190
Finishing the Kitchenette 192
Array Along a Path 193
Making Changes to an Associative Array 194
Developing Your Drawing 198
Importing Settings 198
Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects 201
Finding an Exact Distance Along a Curve 218
Changing the Length of Objects 220
Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts
from Another Drawing 221
Eliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Linetypes, Shapes, Styles, and More 222
The Bottom Line 224
Chapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and
External References 225
Assembling the Parts 225
Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display 229
Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing 229
Saving Views 230
Understanding the Frozen Layer Option 233
Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings 235
Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specifi c Area 235
Adding Predefi ned Hatch Patterns 237
Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately 239
Updating a Block from an External File 240
Changing the Hatch Area 242
Modifying a Hatch Pattern 243
Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options 245
Controlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel 245
Fine-Tuning the Boundary Behavior 245
Controlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel 246
Controlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight 247
Using Additional Hatch Features 248
Using Gradient Shading 249
Tips for Using Hatch 250
Space Plan