Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011

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Author: George Omura

ISBN-10: 0470621974

ISBN-13: 9780470621974

Category: Computer Graphics - General & Miscellaneous

Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings\ AutoCADis the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.\ You'll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use...

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The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2011There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran,Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest features, including the exciting new 3D Surface design tools and hatch capabilities, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.Coverage includes:Effectively using hatches, fields, and tablesManipulating dynamic blocks and attributesLinking drawings to databases and spreadsheetsRendering realistic interior views with natural lightingGiving a hand-drawn look to 3D viewsPresenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray viewsImporting PDF documents as drawing backgroundsExploring parametric modeling with geometric constraintsFeatured on the DVDFind all of the project files for the book's exercises, over a dozen video tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD 2011, a searchable PDF of the book, and additional tools and utilities. Turn Your Ideas into Reality with Powerful 3D Design ToolsView Easy-to-Follow Video Tutorials on Important TasksTrack Your Projects with the Sheet Set ManagerExplore Advanced TopicsSuch as Tool Customization and Macros Prepare for the AutoCAD 2011 Associate and Professional Certification Exams

Part 1: The Basics. 1 Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface. 2 Creating Your First Drawing. 3 Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools. 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups. 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks. Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills. 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently. 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References. 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts. 9 Understanding Plot Styles. 10 Adding Text to Drawings. 11 Using Fields and Tables. 12 Using Dimensions. Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills. 13 Using Attributes. 14 Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD. 15 Advanced Editing and Organizing. 16 Laying Out Your Printer Output. 17 Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools. 18 Using Dynamic Blocks. 19 Drawing Curves. 20 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings. Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging. 21 Creating 3D Drawings. 22 Using Advanced 3D Features. 23 Rendering 3D Drawings. 24 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids. 25 Exploring 3D Mesh Modeling. Part 5: Customization and Integration. 26 Using the Express Tools. 27 Exploring AutoLISP. 28 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns. 29 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings. 30 Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets.