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Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 George Omura

Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 By George Omura

Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 by George Omura

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Summary

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 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 Summary

Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 by George Omura

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 hatches, fields, and tables.

  • Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging
  • Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools
  • Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects
  • Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities
  • Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before-and-after tutorial files

Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.

About George Omura

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's Best of Everything CAD issue.

Table of Contents

Foreword xxix

Introduction xxxi

Part 1 * The Basics 1

Chapter 1 * Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface 3

Chapter 2 * Creating Your First Drawing 27

Chapter 3 * Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools 73

Chapter 4 * Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 111

Chapter 5 * Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 139

Part 2 * Mastering Intermediate Skills 169

Chapter 6 * Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 171

Chapter 7 * Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 209

Chapter 8 * Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 255

Chapter 9 * Understanding Plot Styles 285

Chapter 10 * Adding Text to Drawings 309

Chapter 11 * Using Fields and Tables 343

Chapter 12 * Using Dimensions 363

Part 3 * Mastering Advanced Skills 407

Chapter 13 * Using Attributes 409

Chapter 14 * Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD 435

Chapter 15 * Advanced Editing and Organizing 455

Chapter 16 * Laying Out Your Printer Output 495

Chapter 17 * Making Smart Drawings with Parametric Tools 519

Chapter 18 * Using Dynamic Blocks 539

Chapter 19 * Drawing Curves 571

Chapter 20 * Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 601

Part 4 * 3D Modeling and Imaging 629

Chapter 21 * Creating 3D Drawings 631

Chapter 22 * Using Advanced 3D Features 675

Chapter 23 * Rendering 3D Drawings 729

Chapter 24 * Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 797

Chapter 25 * Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 837

Part 5 * Customization and Integration 883

Chapter 26 * Using the Express Tools 885

Chapter 27 * Exploring AutoLISP 913

Chapter 28 * Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 937

Chapter 29 * Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 975

Chapter 30 * Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets 1017

Appendices 1059

Appendix A * The Bottom Line 1061

Appendix B * Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 1089

Appendix C * Hardware and Software Tips 1117

Appendix D * System Variables and Dimension Styles 1137

Appendix E * About the Companion DVD 1155

Appendix F * The AutoCAD 2011 Certification Exams 1159

Index 1165

Additional information

GOR006393889
9780470621974
0470621974
Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 by George Omura
George Omura
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20100528
1248
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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