Up and Running with AutoCAD 2023: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2023: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical applications of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind. Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand, basic concepts Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD that build student confidence Documents commands with step-by-step explanations, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds Combines 2D and 3D content in one affordable volume INDICE: 1. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part I 2. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part II Spotlight On: Architecture 3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties 4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering 5. Hatch Patterns 6. Dimensions Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering 7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge 8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays Spotlight On: Interior Design 9. Basic Printing and Output 10. Advanced Output - Paper Space Spotlight On: Civil Engineering 11. Advanced Linework 12. Advanced Layers Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering 13. Advanced Dimensions 14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering 15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools 16. Importing and Exporting Data Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering 17. External References (Xrefs) 18. Attributes Spotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting 19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings 20. Isometric Drawing 21. 3D Basics 22. Object Manipulation 23. Boolean Operations and Primitives 24. Solid Modeling 25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges 26. Surfaces and Meshes 27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports 28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D 29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, Path Animation Appendix A. Additional Information on AutoCAD B. Other CAD Software, Design and Analysis Tools, and Concepts C. File Extensions D. Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns E. Principles of CAD Management F. AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools G. PC Hardware, Printers/Plotters, Networks, and the Cloud H. What Are Kernels? I. Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation J. 3D Printing K. AutoCAD Certification Exams L. AutoCAD Employment M. AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs N. The Future of AutoCAD

• ISBN: 978-0-323-99665-5
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 864
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés