AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press

AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press

Released November 2015
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119059554

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Book description

Hands-on AutoCAD training in a tutorial-driven beginner's guide

AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016: No Experience Required is your ultimate beginner's guide to the leading drawing and design software. Using a continuous tutorial approach, this book walks you step-by-step through the entire design process from setup to printing. Follow the tutorial from start to finish, or jump in at any time to pick up new skills. The companion website features downloadable tutorial files that allow you to join the project at each progress point, and the short discussions and intensively hands-on instruction allow you to instantly see the results of your work. You'll start by learning the basics as you create a simple 2D drawing, and then gradually build upon your skills by adding detail, dimensions, text, and more. You'll learn how to create an effective presentation layout, and how to turn your drawing into a 3D model that can help you pinpoint design flaws and features. AutoCAD's newest commands and capabilities are reinforced throughout, so you can gain confidence and build a skillset to be proud of.

  • Get acquainted with the AutoCAD 2016 interface and basic commands

  • Create accurate drawings and elevations to communicate your design

  • Add detail to your plans with groupings, hatches, text, and dimensions

  • Lay your design out for printing, or go 3D to create a walk-through model

    • AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016: No Experience Required gets you started, so you can begin designing today.

    Table of contents

    1. Titlepage
    2. Copyright
    3. Credits
    4. Dedication
    5. Acknowledgments
    6. About the Author
    7. Introduction
    8. Chapter 1: Getting to Know AutoCAD for Windows
      1. Starting AutoCAD for Windows
      2. Exploring the User Interface
      3. Putting the User Interface to Work
      4. Using the Keyboard
      5. Using the Mouse
      6. If You Would Like More Practice…
      7. Are You Experienced?
    9. Chapter 2: Learning Basic Commands to Get Started
      1. Using the Line Tool
      2. Drawing the Shape
      3. Completing the Shape
      4. If You Would Like More Practice…
      5. Are You Experienced?
    10. Chapter 3: Setting Up a Drawing
      1. Setting Up the Drawing Units
      2. Setting Up the Drawing Size
      3. Drawing with Grid and Snap
      4. Taking a Closer Look at Dynamic Input
      5. Saving Your Work
      6. Understanding AutoCAD Units
      7. Are You Experienced?
    11. Chapter 4: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 1
      1. Laying Out the Walls
      2. Creating Doors
      3. Reviewing Drawing Strategies Used in This Chapter
      4. If You Would Like More Practice…
      5. Are You Experienced?
    12. Chapter 5: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2
      1. Starting and Running Commands
      2. Drawing the Thresholds
      3. Drawing the Decks and Stairs
      4. Laying Out the Kitchen
      5. Constructing the Bathroom
      6. If You Would Like More Practice…
      7. Are You Experienced?
    13. Chapter 6: Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing
      1. Using Layers as an Organizing Tool
      2. Setting a Linetype Scale Factor
      3. Setting Properties of Layers and Objects
      4. Using the Action Recorder
      5. If You Would Like More Practice…
      6. Are You Experienced?
    14. Chapter 7: Combining Objects into Blocks
      1. Making a Block for a Door
      2. Finding Blocks in a Drawing
      3. Inserting the Window Block
      4. Revising a Block
      5. Sharing Information Between Drawings
      6. If You Would Like More Practice…
      7. Are You Experienced?
    15. Chapter 8: Controlling Text in a Drawing
      1. Setting Up Text Styles
      2. Using Annotative Text
      3. Using Multiline Text
      4. If You Would Like More Practice…
      5. Are You Experienced?
    16. Chapter 9: Using Dynamic Blocks and Tables
      1. Using Attributes for a Grid
      2. Setting Up Multiple Attributes in a Block
      3. Creating a Dynamic Block
      4. Creating a Table
      5. If You Would Like More Practice…
      6. Are You Experienced?
    17. Chapter 10: Generating Elevations
      1. Drawing the South Elevation
      2. Generating the Other Elevations
      3. Considering Drawing Scale Issues
      4. Drawing Interior Elevations
      5. If You Would Like More Practice…
      6. Are You Experienced?
    18. Chapter 11: Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool Palettes
      1. Hatching the South Elevation
      2. Using Hatches in the Floor Plan
      3. Modifying the Shape of Hatch Patterns
      4. Creating and Managing Tool Palettes
      5. If You Would Like More Practice…
      6. Are You Experienced?
    19. Chapter 12: Dimensioning a Drawing
      1. Introducing Dimension Styles
      2. Placing Dimensions on the Drawing
      3. Placing Other Types of Dimensions
      4. Modifying Dimensions
      5. If You Would Like More Practice…
      6. Are You Experienced?
    20. Chapter 13: Managing External References
      1. Drawing a Site Plan
      2. Setting Up an External Reference
      3. Modifying an Xref Drawing
      4. Putting Xrefs to Use
      5. Exploring Additional Xref Features
      6. Exploring on Your Own
      7. If You Would Like More Practice…
      8. Are You Experienced?
    21. Chapter 14: Using Layouts to Set Up a Print
      1. Preparing the Title Block
      2. Setting Up a Sheet Template
      3. Finishing the Sheet Template
      4. Creating Plan Sheets
      5. Creating Elevation Sheets
      6. Using Sheet Set Manager
      7. If You Would Like More Practice…
      8. Are You Experienced?
    22. Chapter 15: Printing a Drawing
      1. Using the Plot Dialog Box
      2. Assigning Lineweights to a Drawing
      3. Plotting from Model Space
      4. Plotting a Drawing Using Layouts
      5. A Few Words About Plot Styles
      6. Going Forward
      7. If You Would Like More Practice…
      8. Are You Experienced?
    23. Chapter 16: Creating 3D Geometry
      1. Modeling in 3D
      2. Creating the Floor, Foundation, and Thresholds
      3. Getting Further Directions in 3D
      4. If You Would Like More Practice…
      5. Are You Experienced?
    24. Chapter 17: Rendering and Materials
      1. Creating Cameras to Reproduce Views
      2. Creating a Lighting Scheme
      3. Adding Materials
      4. If You Would Like More Practice…
      5. Are You Experienced?
    25. End-User License Agreement

    Product information

    • Title: AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: November 2015
    • Publisher(s): Sybex
    • ISBN: 9781119059554