Up and Running with AutoCAD 2021: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling

Get Up and Running with AutoCAD using Gindis' and Kaebisch'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 engineering, architecture, 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 and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand, basic conceptsTeaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD first, immediately building student confidenceDocuments commands with step-by-step explanations, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD respondsIncludes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2021 versionCombines 2D and 3D content in one affordable volume INDICE: 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 5. Hatch Patterns 6. Dimensions Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering 7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge 8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays Spotlight On: Interior Design 9. Basic Printing and Output 10. Advanced Output - Paper Space Spotlight On: Civil Engineering 11. Advanced Linework 12. Advanced Layers Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering 13. Advanced Dimensions 14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering 15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools 16. Importing and Exporting Data Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering 17. External References (Xrefs) 18. Attributes Spotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting 19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings 20. Isometric Drawing 21. 3D Basics 22. Object Manipulation 23. Boolean Operations and Primitives 24. Solid Modeling 25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges 26. Surfaces and Meshes 27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports 28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D 29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, Path Animation Appendix A. Additional Information on AutoCAD B. Other CAD Software, Design and Analysis Tools, and Concepts C. File Extensions D. Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns E. Principles of CAD Management F. AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools G. PC Hardware, Printers/Plotters, Networks, and the Cloud H. What Are Kernels? I. Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation  J. 3D Printing  K. AutoCAD Certification Exams  L. AutoCAD Employment M. AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs  N. The Future of AutoCAD

• ISBN: 978-0-12-823117-3
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 752
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés