AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014 : no experience required by Gladfelter, Donnie, 1982- author instant download

AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014 : no experience required by Gladfelter, Donnie, 1982- author instant download

xxix, 1074 pages : 24 cm, This volume presents a step-by-step tutorial introduction to AutoCAD, a software application for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting. The author demonstrates the various features of AutoCAD, providing the basics according to the latest industry standards and techniques. This work introduces the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT interface, basic commands, and workflows. It builds upon the basics in order to gradually lead into more advanced features and skills, such as telling the story of designs with annotation, generating elevations, and visualizing projects in 3D. The author also covers dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, using 3D, and more, Includes index, [1.] Getting to know AutoCAD. Starting AutoCAD -- Exploring the user interface -- Putting the user interface to work -- Using the toolbars -- Using the keyboard -- Using the mouse -- [2.] Learning basic commands to get started. Using the line tool -- Drawing the shape -- Completing the shape -- [3.] Setting up a drawing. Setting up the drawing units -- Setting up the drawing size -- Drawing with grid and snap -- Taking a closer look at dynamic input -- Saving your work -- Understanding AutoCAD units -- [4.] Developing drawing strategies: part 1. Laying out the walls -- Creating doors -- [5.] Developing drawing strategies: part 2. Starting and running commands -- Drawing the thresholds -- Drawing the decks and stairs -- Laying out the kitchen -- Constructing the bathroom -- [6.] Using layers to organize your drawing. Using layers as an organizing tool -- Setting a linetype scale factor -- Setting properties of layers and objects -- Using the action recorder -- Creating layer states -- [7.] Combining objects into blocks. Making a block for a door -- Finding blocks in a drawing -- Inserting the window block -- Revising a block -- Sharing information between drawings -- [8.] Controlling text in a drawing. Setting up text styles -- Using annotative text -- Using…