Up and Running with AutoCAD 2014: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling

Get "Up and Running" with AutoCAD using Gindis’s combination of step-by-step instruction, examples, and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in architecture, engineering and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom.

Strips away complexities, both real and perceived, and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic conceptsTeaches only what is essential to operating AutoCAD first, thereby immediately building student confidenceAll basic commands are documented step-by-step; what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds is spelled out in discrete and clear steps with screen shots added as needed

New to this edition:

New and improved features include better integration with the AutoCAD certification exams, new Spotlight On sections, an expanded appendix, and more content on programming3D portion of the book has been expanded and improved, with new exercises, new features and a redone section on renderingAll discussions and screen shots have been updated for the current release of AutoCAD

LEVEL 1 - Chapters 1–10 1 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part I 2 - AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part II

SPOTLIGHT ON: Architecture 3 - Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties 4 - Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style 5 - Hatch Patterns

SPOTLIGHT ON: Mechanical Engineering 6 - Dimensions  7 - Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge 8 - Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays

SPOTLIGHT ON: Electrical Engineering 9 - Basic Printing and Output 10 - Advanced Output - Paper Space

Level 1 - Answers to Review Questions

LEVEL 2 - Chapters 11–20  11 - Advanced Linework 12 - Advanced Layers

SPOTLIGHT ON: Interior Design 13 - Advanced Dimensions 14 - Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools  15 - Advanced Design and File Management Tools

SPOTLIGHT ON: Civil Engineering 16 - Importing and Exporting Data  17 - External References (Xrefs) 18 - Attributes

SPOTLIGHT ON: Aerospace Engineering 19 - Advanced Output and Pen Settings  20 - Isometric Drawing

Level 2 - Answers to Review Questions

LEVEL 3 - Chapters 21–30 21 - 3D Basics 22 - Object Manipulation

SPOTLIGHT ON: Chemical Engineering 23 – Boolean Operations and Primitives  24 - Solid Modeling 25 - Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges

SPOTLIGHT ON: Bio-Medical Engineering 26 - Surfaces and Meshes 27 – Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts and Vports 28 - Advanced UCS, Views, Text and Dimensions in 3D

SPOTLIGHT ON: CAD Management 29 - Dview, Cameras, Walk and Fly, Path Animation 30 - Lighting and Rendering

Level 3 - Answers to Review Questions

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - Additional Information on AutoCAD  APPENDIX B - Other CAD Software and Design and Analysis APPENDIX C - File Extensions APPENDIX D - Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns APPENDIX E - Principles of CAD Management APPENDIX F - AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools APPENDIX G - PC Hardware, Printers and Plotters, and Networks  APPENDIX H - What Are Kernels? APPENDIX I - Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation APPENDIX J - AutoCAD Certification Exams APPENDIX K - AutoCAD Employment APPENDIX L - AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs