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Summary
Summary
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of AutoCAD. These concepts have been distilled down to basic, easy to understand explanations for the benefit of beginner students. Each chapter explains the new concept or command and why it is important. Readers are given the chance to apply just-learned knowledge to a real-life exercise, drawing, or model. They can also test their knowledge with end-of-chapter quizzes and drawing exercises.
The book is organized into three parts: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 1 offers a wide breadth of knowledge on many topics. Its chapters comprise the complete essential knowledge set of an intermediate user. Students can then work on, if not necessarily set up and manage, moderate to complex drawings. Level 2 is meant for advanced users who are CAD managers, full-time AutoCAD draftspersons, architects, or self-employed and must do everything themselves. The goal here is depth, and several features not deemed critically important in Level 1 are revisited to explore additional advanced options. Also introduced are advanced topics necessary to set up and manage complex drawings. Level 3 is all about 3D. Solid knowledge of the previous two levels is highly recommended before starting these chapters. The 3D material covers all aspects of AutoCAD solid modeling, including lights and rendering.
Author Notes
Elliot Gindis has used and taught AutoCAD in the New York City area since 1996, logging in well over 20,000 hours of screen time as a designer and consultant in a wide variety of architecture and engineering fields. From 1999 to 2008 he was on staff at the Pratt Institute of Design and as visiting instructor at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). He is currently president of Vertical Technologies Consulting and Design, an AutoCAD training firm, and has advised, consulted, or assisted more than 60 companies nationwide in using and optimizing AutoCAD. Elliot is part of the AutoDesk Developers Network and is a Certified Technical Trainer.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Beginner to Intermediate |
Chapter 1 AutoCAD Fundamentals 1 |
Chapter 2 AutoCAD Fundamentals 2 |
Chapter 3 Layers, Colors, Linetypes and Properties |
Chapter 4 DText, MText, Style and Editing |
Chapter 5 Bhatch |
Chapter 6 Dimensions |
Chapter 7 Blocks and Wblocks |
Chapter 8 Polar and Rectangular Arrays, Polygon and Circle/TTR |
Chapter 9 Isometric |
Chapter 10 Basic Printing and Output |
Part II Intermediate to Advanced |
Chapter 11 Advanced Linework |
Chapter 12 Advanced Layers |
Chapter 13 Advanced Dimensions |
Chapter 14 Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center & Exp. Tools |
Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Topics |
Chapter 16 Importing and Exporting Data |
Chapter 17 External References |
Chapter 18 Paper Space |
Chapter 19 Attributes |
Chapter 20 Advanced Output and Pen Settings |
Part III 3D |
Chapter 21 3D Basics |
Chapter 22 Primitives |
Chapter 23 Object Manipulation |
Chapter 24 Boolean Operations |
Chapter 25 Advanced 3D Tools I |
Chapter 26 Advanced 3D Tools II |
Chapter 27 Meshes and Surfaces |
Chapter 28 UCS, Vports, Text and Dims in 3D |
Chapter 29 Cameras, Walk and Fly |
Chapter 30 Lighting and Rendering |
Appendices |