AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013: No Experience Required
Author(s): Donnie Gladfelter (Author)
Publisher: Sybex
Publication Date: 22 Jun. 2012
Language: English
Print length: 1104 pages
ISBN-10: 1118281748
ISBN-13: 9781118281741
Book Description
The ideal introductory resource for Autodesk’s powerful architectural design software With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn how to plan, develop, document, and present a complete AutoCAD project by working on summer cabin–a fun practice project that runs throughout the book. 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. * Features concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions for learning AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT with a hands-on project * Fully revised for the latest AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT as well as emerging techniques and standards in the industry * Offers the full range of 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 * Includes a supporting website the contains downloadable tutorial files, so readers can jump in at any point in the book * Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D AutoCAD2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013: No Experience Required helps you learn to use AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT with ease and confidence.
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This step-by-step resource quickly helps you become proficient with all the essentials of Autodesk’s powerful architectural design software. Gain skills and confidence as you complete each detailed, hands-on exercise and learn how to best use and apply AutoCAD’s commands and capabilities.
AutoCAD expert and “CAD Geek” blogger Donnie Gladfelter first guides you through the basics, including navigating the interface and creating your first drawings. You’ll then move into more advanced features, such as grouping, elevations, and hatches, before diving into the 3D world. All of the drawing files can be downloaded from the book’s companion website so you can jump in at any stage. If you want a hands-on, project-based guide that will help you rapidly harness the power of AutoCAD, this is the perfect book.
Get familiar with the AutoCAD user interface and immediately start using basic commands
Master all the new AutoCAD 2013 features, including Autodesk 360, which are clearly marked
Develop strategies that will help you use drawing commands more efficiently
Work with AutoCAD’s major features, including blocks, hatches, and annotations
Organize the various components of a drawing by applying the National CAD Standard
Utilize Sheet Set Manager to manage and create document sets
Set up a title block and layouts to print your drawing
Highly detailed illustrations help you learn real-world industry techniques Learn to create, assemble, and manage a complete set of design documents Apply state-of-the-art modeling tools to create 3D visualizations
About the Author
Donnie Gladfelter is a highly visible and respected thought leader in the CAD community. He is well known for the CAD Geek blog (www.thecadgeek.com), has written many articles for the popular AUGIWorld magazine, and is a popular speaker at Autodesk University and other industry events. He has worked with the development team at Autodesk to help shape future versions of AutoCAD, and the company has featured him in numerous video interviews, including their popular “Ask the Expert” series. Donnie also helps empower CAD professionals locally and across the world as a Business Development Manager for CADD Microsystems, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Autodesk’s 2010 Reseller of the Year.
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