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Up and Running with AutoCAD 2013
2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling
- 3rd Edition - July 26, 2012
- Author: Elliot J. Gindis
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 8 4 1 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 7 8 6 6 - 0
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2013 by Elliot Gindis is an easy-to-learn introduction to AutoCAD featuring step-by-step instructions that explain both the why and the how for using… Read more
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Request a sales quoteUp and Running with AutoCAD 2013 by Elliot Gindis is an easy-to-learn introduction to AutoCAD featuring step-by-step instructions that explain both the why and the how for using this industry standard software package. The book strips away complexities, both real and perceived, and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts. All concepts are explained first in theory, and then shown in practice, helping the reader understand what it is they are doing and why, before they do it.
The book is divided into three parts, guiding students through the subject matter from the beginning stages of using the software through advanced AutoCAD, including 3D features. Chapters deal with topics such as: layers, colors, linetypes, and properties; text, Mtext, editing, and style; blocks, Wblocks, dynamic blocks, groups, and purge; importing and exporting data; Boolean operations; Dview, walk and fly, animation, and action recording; and lighting and rendering. Also included is an extensive Appendix for each part, detailing additional useful CAD-related information not often found in other text books. In addition, the book contains supporting graphics (screen shots); a summary with a self-test section at the end of each chapter; drawing examples and exercises; and two running "projects" that the student works on as he/she progresses through the chapters .
This book will appeal to beginner through advanced users of AutoCAD; architectural engineers, drafting, civil/construction engineers, and mechanical engineers; and students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs.
- Strips away complexities, both real and perceived and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts
- Teaches only what is essential to operating AutoCAD first, thereby immediately building student confidence
- All basic commands are documented step-by-step, meaning that what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds is all spelled out in discrete and clear steps with screen shots added as needed
- Using the author’s extensive multi-industry knowledge of what is important and widely used in practice versus what is not, the material is presented by immediately immersing the student in practical, critically essential knowledge, with no padding of text or filler material
- All concepts are explained first in theory, and only then is AutoCAD introduced and the actual "button pushing" discussed. This is one of the key concepts in having students understand exactly what it is they are doing and why, before they do it
Beginner through advanced users of AutoCAD. Architectural engineers, drafting, civil/construction engineers, mechanical engineers. Students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
LEVEL 1: Chapters 1–10
Chapter 1. AutoCAD Fundamentals
Learning Objectives
1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands
1.2 The AutoCAD Environment
1.3 Interacting with AutoCAD
1.4 Practicing the Create Objects Commands
1.5 View Objects
1.6 Practicing the Edit/Modify Objects Commands
1.7 Selection Methods
1.8 Drawing Accuracy—Part 1
1.9 Drawing Accuracy—Part 2
1.10 Osnap Drafting Settings
Summary
Chapter 2. AutoCAD Fundamentals
Learning Objectives
2.1 Grips
2.2 Units and Scale
2.3 Snap and Grid
2.4 Cartesian Coordinate System
2.5 Geometric Data Entry
2.6 Inquiry Commands
2.7 Additional Drafting Commands
Summary
Chapter 3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties
Learning Objectives
3.1 Introduction to Layers
3.2 Introduction to Linetypes
3.3 Introduction to Properties
3.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Floor Plan Layout
Summary
Spotlight On: Architecture
Chapter 4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style
Learning Objectives
4.1 Introduction to Text and Mtext
4.2 Text
4.3 Mtext
4.4 Style
4.5 Spell Check
4.6 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Text and Furniture to Floor Plan Layout
Summary
Tips
Chapter 5. Hatch Patterns
Learning Objectives
5.1 Introduction to Hatch
5.2 Hatch Procedures
5.3 Working with Hatch Patterns
5.4 Gradient and Solid Fill
5.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Hatch to Floor Plan Layout
Summary
Chapter 6. Dimensions
Learning Objectives
6.1 Introduction to Dimensions
6.2 Types of Dimensions
6.3 Editing Dimensions
6.4 Customizing Dimensions
6.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Dimensions to Floor Plan Layout
Summary
Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering
Chapter 7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge
Learning Objectives
7.1 Introduction to Blocks
7.2 Insert
7.3 Purge
7.4 Wblocks
7.5 Dynamic Blocks
7.6 Groups
Summary
Chapter 8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays
Learning Objectives
8.1 Polar Array
8.2 Rectangular Array
8.3 Path Array
8.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Mechanical Device
Summary
Chapter 9. Basic Printing and Output
Learning Objectives
9.1 Introduction to Printing and Plotting
9.2 The Essentials
9.3 The Plot Dialog Box
9.4 Page Setup Manager
Summary
Spotlight On: Interior Design
Chapter 10. Advanced Output—Paper Space
Learning Objectives
10.1 Introduction to Paper Space
10.2 Paper Space Concepts
Summary
Level 1. Answers to Review Questions
LEVEL 2: Chapters 11–20
Chapter 11. Advanced Linework
Learning Objectives
11.1 Introduction to Advanced Linework
11.2 Pline (Polyline)
11.3 Xline (Construction Line)
11.4 Ray
11.5 Spline
11.6 Mline (Multiline)
11.7 Sketch
11.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (1 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 12. Advanced Layers
Learning Objectives
12.1 Introduction to Advanced Layers
12.2 Script Files
12.3 Layer State Manager
12.4 Layer Filtering
12.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (2 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 13. Advanced Dimensions
Learning Objectives
13.1 Introduction to Advanced Dimensions
13.2 Dimension Style Manager
13.3 Introduction to Constraints
13.4 Geometric Constraints
13.5 Dimensional Constraints
13.6 Dimension-Driven Design
13.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (3 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering
Chapter 14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools
Learning Objectives
14.1 Options
14.2 Shortcuts
14.3 Customize User Interface
14.4 Design Center
14.5 Express Tools
14.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (4 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools
Learning Objectives
15.1 Introduction to Advanced Design and File Management Tools
15.2 Align
15.3 Audit and Recover
15.4 Blend
15.5 Break and Join
15.6 Cad Standards
15.7 Calculator
15.8 Defpoints
15.9 Divide and Point Style
15.10 Donut
15.11 Draw Order
15.12 eTransmit
15.13 Filter
15.14 Hyperlink
15.15 Lengthen
15.16 Object Tracking (OTRACK)
15.17 Overkill
15.18 Point and Node
15.19 Publish
15.20 Raster
15.21 Revcloud
15.22 Sheet Sets
15.23 Selection Methods
15.24 Stretch
15.25 System Variables
15.26 Tables
15.27 Tool Palette
15.28 UCS and Crosshair Rotation
15.29 Window Tiling
15.30 Wipeout
15.31 Level 2 Drawing Project (5 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 16. Importing and Exporting Data
Learning Objectives
16.1 Introduction to Importing and Exporting Data
16.2 Importing and Exporting to and from MS Office Applications
16.3 Screen Shots
16.4 JPG
16.5 PDFs
16.6 Other Cad Software
16.7 Exporting and the Save as Feature
16.8 Inserting and OLE
16.9 Level 2 Drawing Project (6 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering
Chapter 17. External References (Xrefs)
Learning Objectives
17.1 Introduction to Xrefs
17.2 Using Xrefs
17.3 Layers in Xrefs
17.4 Editing and Reloading Xrefs
17.5 Multiple Xrefs
17.6 Ribbon and Xrefs
17.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (7 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 18. Attributes
Learning Objectives
18.1 Introduction to Attributes
18.2 Creating the Design
18.3 Creating the Attribute Definitions
18.4 Creating the Attribute Block
18.5 Attribute Properties and Editing
18.6 Attribute Extraction
18.7 Invisible Attributes
18.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (8 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Chapter 19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings
Learning Objectives
19.1 Introduction to Advanced Output and Pen Settings
19.2 Setting Standards
19.3 The CTB File
19.4 Additional CTB File Features
19.5 The LWT Option
19.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (9 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Spotlight On: Civil Engineering
Chapter 20. Isometric Drawing
Learning Objectives
20.1 Introduction to Isometric Perspective
20.2 Basic Technique
20.3 Ellipses in isometric Drawing
20.4 Text and Dimensions in Isometric Drawing
20.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (10 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Summary
Level 2. Answers to Review Questions
LEVEL 3: Chapters 21–30
Chapter 21. 3D Basics
Learning Objectives
21.1 Axes, Planes, and Faces
21.2 3D Workspaces, Ribbon, Toolbars, and 3D Options
21.3 Entering and Exiting 3D
21.4 Projecting into 3D
21.5 3D Dynamic Views
21.6 Extrude
21.7 Visual Styles: Hide and Shade
21.8 View Cube and Navigation Bar
Summary
Chapter 22. Primitives
Learning Objectives
22.1 Introduction to Primitives
22.2 Applying Primitives
Summary
Chapter 23. Object Manipulation
Learning Objectives
23.1 Introduction to Object Manipulation
Summary
Chapter 24. Boolean Operations
Learning Objectives
24.1 Introduction to Boolean Operations
Summary
Chapter 25. Solid Modeling
Learning Objectives
25.1 Introduction to Solid Modeling
Summary
Chapter 26. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges
Learning Objectives
26.1 Introduction to Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges
26.2 Working with Faces
26.3 Working with Edges
Summary
Chapter 27. Surfaces and Meshes
Learning Objectives
27.1 Introduction to Surfaces and Meshes
27.2 Surfacing Commands
27.3 Smooth Mesh Primitives
Summary
Chapter 28. UCS, Vports, Text, and Dimensions in 3D
Learning Objectives
28.1 Introduction to UCS, Vports, Text, and Dimensions in 3D
28.2 Advanced UCS
28.3 Views and View Manager
28.4 Vports
28.5 Text and Dimensions in 3D
Summary
Chapter 29. Dview, Walk and Fly, Animation, and Action Recording
Learning Objectives
29.1 Dynamic View
29.2 Cameras
29.3 Walk and Fly
29.4 Path Animation
29.5 Action Recording
Summary
Chapter 30. Lighting and Rendering
Learning Objectives
30.1 Introduction to Lighting and Rendering
30.2 Lighting
30.3 Materials and Rendering
Summary
Level 3. Answers to Review Questions
Appendix A: Additional Information on AutoCAD
Who Makes AutoCAD?
What Is AutoCAD Lt?
How Is AutoCAD Purchased and How Much Does It Cost?
Are There Significant Differences between AutoCAD Releases?
Is There an AutoCAD for the Mac?
A Brief History of Autodesk and AutoCAD
AutoCAD Releases
Major Autodesk Products
AutoCAD-Related Websites
Appendix B: Other CAD Software and Design and Analysis Tools and Concepts
MicroStation
ArchiCAD
TurboCAD
Other Design Software
CATIA
NX
Pro/Engineer
Solidworks
Inventor
IronCAD
Solid Edge
NASTRAN
ANSYS
ALGOR
Fluent
Appendix C: File Extensions
AutoCAD Primary Extensions
AutoCAD Secondary Extensions
Miscellaneous Software Extensions
Appendix D: Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Linetype Definitions (Basic)
Linetypes (String Complex and Shape Complex)
Hatch Pattern Definitions (Basic)
Appendix E: Principles of CAD Management
Part 1. Know the Seven Golden Rules of AutoCAD
Part 2. Know the Capabilities and Limitations of AutoCAD
Part 3. Maintain an Office cad Standard
Part 4. Be an Effective Teacher and Hiring Manager
Part 5. Stay Current and Competent
Appendix F: AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools
Overview 1. AutoLISP
Overview 2. Visual Lisp
Overview 3. VBA, .NET, Active X, and ObjectARX
AutoLISP Fundamentals
Variables and Comments
Advanced Features and the Vlide Command
Appendix G: PC Hardware, Printers and Plotters, and Networks
PC Hardware
Printers and Plotters
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
Real AutoCAD Users
The AutoCAD Monkey Joke That Never Goes Away
Oddities and Quirks
Easter Eggs
Index
- No. of pages: 752
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: July 26, 2012
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780123984166
- eBook ISBN: 9780123978660
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Elliot J. Gindis
Elliot Gindis is the founding author of the Up and Running with AutoCAD series of textbooks. He is a former AutoCAD drafter and designer who got his start in New York City in 1996 and has logged in over 25,000 hours of screen time with a wide variety of architecture and engineering companies. From 1999 to 2008 he was on staff with the Pratt Institute of Design and as visiting instructor at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced (3D) AutoCAD classes. He was also the president of Vertical Technologies Consulting and Design, an AutoCAD training firm, and has advised, consulted, or assisted more than 60 companies nationwide in using and optimizing AutoCAD. Elliot was part of the AutoDesk Developers Network and was a Certified Technical Trainer. He published the first edition of the Up and Running textbook with Elsevier in 2010, and has supported each subsequent edition until 2020, when Robert Kaebisch took over full-time. Elliot currently resides in the Los Angeles area, and is an engineer in the defense industry.
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