Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: Autodesk Official Press
Author(s): George Omura (Author), Brian C. Benton (Author)
Publisher: Sybex
Publication Date: 16 July 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 1248 pages
ISBN-10: 1118575040
ISBN-13: 9781118575048
Book Description
The ultimate reference and tutorial for AutoCAD software
This Autodesk Official Press book helps you become an AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT expert and has been fully updated to cover all of AutoCAD’s new capabilities. Featuring the popular, empowering presentation style of veteran award-winning author George Omura, this indispensable resource teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects.
Introduces you to the basics of the interface and drafting tools
Details how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables
Covers attributes, dynamic blocks, curves, and geometric constraints
Explores 3D modeling and imaging
Discusses customization and integration
Helps you prepare for the AutoCAD certification exams
Features a website that includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials
This detailed reference and tutorial is the perfect resource for becoming proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
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From the Inside Flap
Become an AutoCAD 2014 Expert
This comprehensive book is your key to mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014. Award-winning author and AutoCAD expert George Omura provides a complete learning experience featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on exercises with downloadable project files that allow you to produce your own designs.
If you’re new to AutoCAD, this superb book will quickly help you become productive with the software. If you’re an AutoCAD veteran, you’ll polish skills and build even greater expertise. And if you’re preparing for certification, this complete resource will help you get ready for the AutoCAD 2014 certification exams.
Coverage includes:
Getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2014 user interface
Organizing objects with blocks, groups, and symbols
Effectively using hatches, external references, fields, and tables
Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings
Using AutoCAD’s unique automatic dimensioning capability
Making smart drawings with parametric tools
Collaborating with team members using Autodesk 360
Extracting data from AutoCAD and sharing it with other programs
Using your project’s geographic location to insert a background map or aerial view
Creating and rendering impressive and realistic 3D drawings
Build the Skills You Need to Become an AutoCAD Expert
Create More Complex Drawings with the Latest Features
Take Advantage of Best Practices and Expert Tips
See Your Ideas in a New Light with Powerful 3D Design Features
Prepare for the AutoCAD
Certification Exams
From the Back Cover
Become an AutoCAD 2014 Expert
This comprehensive book is your key to mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014. Award-winning author and AutoCAD expert George Omura provides a complete learning experience featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on exercises with downloadable project files that allow you to produce your own designs.
If you’re new to AutoCAD, this superb book will quickly help you become productive with the software. If you’re an AutoCAD veteran, you’ll polish skills and build even greater expertise. And if you’re preparing for certification, this complete resource will help you get ready for the AutoCAD 2014 certification exams.
Coverage includes:
Getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2014 user interface
Organizing objects with blocks, groups, and symbols
Effectively using hatches, external references, fields, and tables
Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings
Using AutoCAD’s unique automatic dimensioning capability
Making smart drawings with parametric tools
Collaborating with team members using Autodesk 360
Extracting data from AutoCAD and sharing it with other programs
Using your project’s geographic location to insert a background map or aerial view
Creating and rendering impressive and realistic 3D drawings
Build the Skills You Need to Become an AutoCAD Expert
Create More Complex Drawings with the Latest Features
Take Advantage of Best Practices and Expert Tips
See Your Ideas in a New Light with Powerful 3D Design Features
Prepare for the AutoCAD
Certification Exams
About the Author
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine’s “Best of Everything CAD” issue. Brian C. Benton is a senior engineering technician, CAD consultant, author, trainer, and popular blogger (cadablog.com) with 20 years of experience in several design fields. He’s the Cadalyst magazine “Tip Patroller” columnist, former AUGI HotNews production manager, and an inaugural member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program.
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