Up and Running with AutoCAD 2015

Preface What is AutoCAD?About this BookTeaching MethodsText OrganizationWhat Your Goal Should BeLevel 1: Chapters 1–10 Level 1. Chapters 1–101. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part I Learning Objectives1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands1.2 The AutoCAD Environment1.3 Interacting with AutoCAD1.4 Practicing the Create Objects Commands1.5 View Objects1.6 Practicing the Edit/Modify Objects Commands1.7 Selection Methods1.8 Drawing Accuracy—Part 11.9 Drawing Accuracy—Part 21.10 OSNAP Drafting SettingsSummary2. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part II Learning Objectives2.1 Grips2.2 Units and Scale2.3 Snap and Grid2.4 Cartesian Coordinate System2.5 Geometric Data Entry2.6 Inquiry Commands2.7 Additional Drafting CommandsSummarySpotlight On: ArchitectureSpotlight On: Architecture 3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties Learning Objectives3.1 Introduction to Layers3.2 Introduction to Linetypes3.3 Introduction to Properties3.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Floor Plan LayoutSummary4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style Learning Objectives4.1 Introduction to Text and Mtext4.2 Text4.3 Mtext4.4 Style4.5 Spell Check4.6 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Text and Furniture to Floor Plan LayoutSummary5. Hatch Patterns Learning Objectives5.1 Introduction to Hatch5.2 Hatch Procedures5.3 Working with Hatch Patterns5.4 Gradient and Solid Fill5.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Hatch to Floor Plan LayoutSummarySpotlight On: Mechanical EngineeringSpotlight On: Mechanical Engineering 6. Dimensions Learning Objectives6.1 Introduction to Dimensions6.2 Types of Dimensions6.3 Editing Dimensions6.4 Customizing Dimensions6.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Dimensions to Floor Plan LayoutSummary7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge Learning Objectives7.1 Introduction to Blocks7.2 Insert7.3 Purge7.4 Wblocks7.5 Dynamic Blocks7.6 GroupsSummary8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays Learning Objectives8.1 Polar Array8.2 Rectangular Array8.3 Path Array8.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Mechanical DeviceSummarySpotlight On: Electrical EngineeringSpotlight On: Electrical Engineering 9. Basic Printing and Output Learning Objectives9.1 Introduction to Printing and Plotting9.2 The Essentials9.3 The Plot Dialog Box9.4 Page Setup ManagerSummary10. Advanced Output—Paper Space Learning Objectives10.1 introduction to Paper Space10.2 paper Space ConceptsSummaryLevel 1: Answers to Review Questions Level 1. Answers to Review Questions 1 Review Questions2 Review Questions3 Review Questions4 Review Questions5 Review Questions6 Review Questions7 Review Questions8 Review Questions9 Review Questions10 Review QuestionsLevel 2: Chapters 11–20 Level 2. Chapters 11–2011. Advanced Linework Learning Objectives11.1 Introduction to Advanced Linework11.2 Pline (Polyline)11.3 Xline (Construction Line)11.4 Ray11.5 Spline11.6 Mline (Multiline)11.7 Sketch11.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (1 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary12. Advanced Layers Learning Objectives12.1 Introduction to Advanced Layers12.2 Script Files12.3 Layer State Manager12.4 Layer Filtering12.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (2 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummarySpotlight On: Interior DesignSpotlight On: Interior Design 13. Advanced Dimensions Learning Objectives13.1 Introduction to Advanced Dimensions13.2 Dimension Style Manager13.3 Introduction to Constraints13.4 Geometric Constraints13.5 Dimensional Constraints13.6 Dimension-Driven Design13.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (3 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools Learning Objectives14.1 Options14.2 Shortcuts14.3 Customize User Interface14.4 Design Center14.5 Express Tools14.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (4 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools Learning Objectives15.1 Introduction to Advanced Design and File Management Tools15.2 Align15.3 Action Recording15.4 Audit and Recover15.5 Blend15.6 Break and Join15.7 CAD Standards15.8 Calculator15.9 Defpoints15.10 Divide and Point Style15.11 Donut15.12 Draw Order15.13 eTransmit15.14 Filter15.15 Hyperlink15.16 Lengthen15.17 Object Snap Tracking (Otrack)15.18 Overkill15.19 Point and Node15.20 Publish15.21 Raster15.22 Revcloud15.23 Sheet Sets15.24 Selection Methods15.25 Stretch15.26 System Variables15.27 Tables15.28 Tool Palette15.29 UCS and Crosshair Rotation15.30 Window Tiling15.31 Wipeout15.32 Level 2 Drawing Project (5 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummarySpotlight On: Civil EngineeringSpotlight On: Civil Engineering 16. Importing and Exporting Data Learning Objectives16.1 Introduction to Importing and Exporting Data16.2 Importing and Exporting to and from MS Office Applications16.3 Screen Shots16.4 JPGs16.5 PDFs16.6 Other CAD Software16.7 Exporting and the Save as Feature16.8 Inserting and OLE16.9 Level 2 Drawing Project (6 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary17. External References (Xrefs) Learning Objectives17.1 Introduction to Xrefs17.2 Using Xrefs17.3 Layers in Xrefs17.4 Editing and Reloading Xrefs17.5 Multiple Xrefs17.6 Ribbon and Xrefs17.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (7 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary18. Attributes Learning Objectives18.1 Introduction to Attributes18.2 Creating the Design18.3 Creating the Attribute Definitions18.4 Creating the Attribute Block18.5 Attribute Properties and Editing18.6 Attribute Extraction18.7 Invisible Attributes18.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (8 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummarySpotlight On: Aerospace EngineeringSpotlight On: Aerospace Engineering 19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings Learning Objectives19.1 Introduction to Advanced Output and Pen Settings19.2 Setting Standards19.3 The CTB File19.4 Additional CTB File Features19.5 Lineweight Settings19.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (9 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummary20. Isometric Drawing Learning Objectives20.1 Introduction to Isometric Perspective20.2 Basic Technique20.3 Ellipses in Isometric Drawing20.4 Text and Dimensions in Isometric Drawing20.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (10 of 10): Architectural Floor PlanSummaryLevel 2: Answers to Review Questions Level 2. Answers to Review Questions 11 Review Questions12 Review Questions13 Review Questions14 Review Questions15 Review Questions16 Review Questions17 Review Questions18 Review Questions19 Review Questions20 Review QuestionsLevel 3: Chapters 21–30 Level 3. Chapters 21–3021. 3D Basics Learning Objectives21.1 Axes, Planes, and Faces21.2 3D Workspaces, Ribbon, Toolbars, and 3D Options21.3 Entering and Exiting 3D21.4 Projecting Into 3D21.5 3D Dynamic Views21.6 Extrude21.7 Visual Styles: Hide and Shade21.8 Viewcube and Navigation BarSummary22. Object Manipulation Learning Objectives22.1 Introduction to Object ManipulationSummarySpotlight On: Chemical EngineeringSpotlight On: Chemical Engineering 23. Boolean Operations and Primitives Learning Objectives23.1 Introduction to Boolean Operations23.2 Introduction to Primitives23.3 Applying PrimitivesSummary24. Solid Modeling Learning Objectives24.1 Introduction to Solid ModelingSummary25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges Learning Objectives25.1 Introduction to Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges25.2 Working with Faces25.3 Working with EdgesSummarySpotlight On: Biomedical EngineeringSpotlight On: Biomedical Engineering 26. Surfaces and Meshes Learning Objectives26.1 Introduction to Surfaces and Meshes26.2 Surfacing Commands26.3 Smooth Mesh PrimitivesSummary27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports Learning Objectives27.1 Introduction to Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports27.2 Slicing and Sectioning27.3 Layouts and Details27.4 Flatten and Flatshot27.5 VportsSummary28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D Learning Objectives28.1 Introduction to Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D28.2 Advanced UCS28.3 Views and View Manager28.4 Text and Dimensions in 3DSummarySpotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and ConsultingSpotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting OverviewAutoCAD Training RequirementsArchitectural DraftingEngineering DraftingCAD ManagementTeaching AutoCADAutoCAD Consulting29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, Path Animation Learning Objectives29.1 Dynamic View29.2 Cameras29.3 Walk and Fly29.4 Path AnimationSummary30. Lighting and Rendering Learning Objectives30.1 Introduction to Lighting and Rendering30.2 Lighting30.3 Materials and RenderingSummaryLevel 3: Answers to Review Questions Level 3. Answers to Review Questions 21 Review Questions22 Review Questions23 Review Questions24 Review Questions25 Review Questions26 Review Questions27 Review Questions28 Review Questions29 Review Questions30 Review QuestionsAppendix 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 AutoCADAutoCAD ReleasesMajor Autodesk ProductsAutoCAD-Related WebsitesAppendix B. Other CAD Software, Design and Analysis Tools, and Concepts MicrostationArchiCADTurboCADOther Design SoftwareAppendix C. File Extensions AutoCAD Primary ExtensionsAutoCAD Secondary ExtensionsMiscellaneous Software ExtensionsAppendix 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 AutoCADPart 2. Know the Capabilities and Limitations of AutoCADPart 3. Maintain an Office CAD StandardPart 4. Be an Effective Teacher and Hiring ManagerPart 5. Stay Current and CompetentAppendix F. AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools Overview 1 AutoLISPOverview 2 Visual LISPOverview 3 VBA, .NET, Active X, and ObjectARXAutoLISP FundamentalsVariables and CommentsAdvanced Features and the Vlide CommandAppendix G. PC Hardware, Printers/Plotters, Networks, and the Cloud PC HardwarePrinters and PlottersNetworksThe CloudAppendix H. What are Kernels?Appendix I. Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and AnimationAppendix J. AutoCAD Certification ExamsAppendix K. AutoCAD EmploymentAppendix L. AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs Oddities and QuirksEaster EggsAppendix M. The Future of AutoCAD 2D Design, AutoCAD, and Verticals3D Design and Solid ModelingMerging of IndustriesRevit and BIMThe Future of AutoCAD