Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design provides a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations on the topic. It emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor who presents topics that work in the industry and classroom. The book has been pared down to focus on 2D drafting and design, making it appropriate for a one-semester course.

Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to basic, easy-to-understand conceptsTeaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD first, immediately building student confidenceDocuments all basic commands, giving the student what they need to type in and how AutoCAD responds Includes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2018 versionOffers online bonus content on AutoCAD 3D basics

Level 1 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

Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering 4. Hatch Patterns 5. Dimensions

Spotlight On: Interior Design 6. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge 7. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays

Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering 8. Basic Printing and Output 9. Advanced Output-Paper Space

Level 1 Answers to Review Questions

Level 2 10. Advanced Linework

Spotlight On: Civil Engineering 11. Advanced Layers 12. Advanced Dimensions

Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering 13. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools 14. Advanced Design and File Management Tools

Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering 15. Importing and Exporting Data 16. External References (Xrefs)

Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering

17. Attributes 18. Advanced Output and Pen Settings

Spotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting 19. Isometric Drawing

Level 2 Answers to Review Questions