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AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required
Author(s): Donnie Gladfelter (Author)
- Publisher: Sybex
- Publication Date: 27 July 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 1080 pages
- ISBN-10: 1118016777
- ISBN-13: 9781118016770
Book Description
With this essential guide, you′ll learn how to plan, develop, document, and present a complete AutoCAD project by building a summer cabin from start to finish. You can follow each step sequentially or jump in at any point by downloading the drawing files from the book′s companion web site. You′ll also master all essential AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in the basics, learn the very latest industry standards and techniques, and quickly become productive with AutoCAD 2012.
- Features concise explanations, focused examples, and step–by–step instructions for learning AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT in a hands–on project that runs throughout the book
- Addresses the newest features of AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 as well as emerging techniques and standards in the industry
- Begins with the basics such as the AutoCAD interface, basic commands, and creating drawings and gradually progresses to more advanced topics, including grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings
- Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT: No Experience Required helps you quickly learn to use AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away.
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From the Back Cover
Learn how to plan, develop, document, and present a complete AutoCAD project by following each step sequentially, or, if you prefer, jump in at any stage by downloading the drawing files from the book′s companion website. You′ll master all essential AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in the basics, learn the very latest industry standards and techniques, and quickly become productive with AutoCAD 2012.
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Start using basic AutoCAD commands and set up your own drawings right away
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Follow an extended tutorial the design of a summer cabin and learn all tools and functions
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Quickly master new AutoCAD 2012 features, which are clearly marked
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Develop sophisticated drawing strategies to hold you in good stead
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Learn to use layers, objects, blocks, groups, elevations, hatches, and multiline text
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Understand dimensioning and how to create and manage external references
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Create 3D geometry, master parametric tools, and explore rendering basics
Apply proven techniques and efficiently create detailed drawings
Create, configure, and assemble complete construction document sets
Develop compelling 3D visualizations from 2D design documentation
