Mastering AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 E-Book

George Omura

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 2049

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

Learn to master the AutoCAD software This Autodesk Official Training guide is a comprehensive reference and tutorial that will help you quickly master AutoCAD software. Featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects based on real-world designs, this Autodesk Official Training Guide covers everything from interface best practices to hatches, fields, dynamic blocks, attributes, linking drawings to databases, rendering realistic views, and presenting designs. This Mastering book is recommended as a Certification Preparation study guide resource for the AutoCAD Associate and Professional exams. * Serves as an in-depth resource on the fundamentals, functions, and features of AutoCAD, the popular 2D and 3D drawing software, and its less expensive version AutoCAD LT * Describes how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables; execute 3D modeling, imaging, and customizing; work with dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills; and more * Features a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, "before and after" tutorial files, a trial version of AutoCAD, and additional tools and utilities * Shares helpful examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects from award-winning author and CAD specialist George Omura This detailed tutorial is mandatory reading if you're eager to become proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Leseprobe

Contents

Cover

Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Foreword

Introduction

How to Use This Book

AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012

Getting Information Fast

What to Expect

The Minimum System Requirements

Doing Things in Style

New Features of AutoCAD 2012

Contact the Authors

Part 1

Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface

Taking a Guided Tour

Working with AutoCAD

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Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing

Getting to Know the Home Tab’s Draw and Modify Panels

Starting Your First Drawing

Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates

Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts

Selecting Objects

Editing with Grips

Using Dynamic Input

Getting Help

Displaying Data in a Text Window

Displaying the Properties of an Object

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Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools

Setting Up a Work Area

Exploring the Drawing Process

Planning and Laying Out a Drawing

Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools

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Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups

Creating a Symbol

Inserting a Symbol

Modifying a Block

Understanding the Annotation Scale

Grouping Objects

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Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks

Organizing Information with Layers

Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers

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Part 2

Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently

Creating and Using Templates

Copying an Object Multiple Times

Developing Your Drawing

Finding an Exact Distance along a Curve

Changing the Length of Objects

Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing

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Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References

Assembling the Parts

Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display

Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings

Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options

Using External References

Editing Xrefs in Place

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Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts

Plotting the Plan

Understanding the Plotter Settings

WYSIWYG Plotting Using Layout Views

Adding an Output Device

Storing a Page Setup

Plotter and Printer Hardware Considerations

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Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles

Choosing Between Color-Dependent and Named Plot Style Tables

Creating a Color Plot Style Table

Editing and Using Plot Style Tables

Assigning Named Plot Styles Directly to Layers and Objects

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Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings

Preparing a Drawing for Text

Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text

Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options

Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD

What Do the Fonts Look Like?

Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects

Using the Check Spelling Feature

Substituting Fonts

Finding and Replacing Text

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Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables

Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties

Adding Tables to Your Drawing

Editing the Table Line Work

Adding Formulas to Cells

Importing and Exporting Tables

Creating Table Styles

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Chapter 12: Using Dimensions

Understanding the Components of a Dimension

Creating a Dimension Style

Drawing Linear Dimensions

Editing Dimensions

Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects

Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow

Applying Ordinate Dimensions

Adding Tolerance Notation

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Part 3

Chapter 13: Using Attributes

Creating Attributes

Editing Attributes

Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information

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Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD

Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files

Importing a Raster Image

Working with a Raster Image

Working with PDF Files

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Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing

Using External References

Managing Layers

Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select

Using the QuickCalc Calculator

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Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output

Understanding Model Space and Paper Space

Working with Paper Space Viewports

Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports

Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space

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Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools

Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools

Connecting Objects with Geometric Constraints

Controlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints

Using Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions

Editing the Constraint Options

Putting Constraints to Use

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Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks

Exploring the Block Editor

Creating a Dynamic Block

Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks

Adding a List of Predefined Options

Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block

Rotating Objects in Unison

Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects

Including Block Information with Data Extraction

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Chapter 19: Drawing Curves

Introducing Polylines

Editing Polylines

Creating a Polyline Spline Curve

Using True Spline Curves

Marking Divisions on Curves

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Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings

Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries

Getting General Information

Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs

Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs

Using OLE to Import Data

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Part 4

Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings

Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace

Drawing in 3D Using Solids

Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes

Extruding a Polyline

Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters

Moving Around Your Model

Getting a Visual Effect

Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing

Using the Point Cloud Feature

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Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features

Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter

Mastering the User Coordinate System

Understanding the UCS Options

Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing

Using the Array Tools

Creating Complex 3D Surfaces

Creating Spiral Forms

Creating Surface Models

Moving Objects in 3D Space

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Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings

Testing the Waters

Creating a Quick Study Rendering

Simulating the Sun

Using Materials

Creating Effects Using Materials and Lights

Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps

Understanding the Rendering Options

Adding Cameras for Better View Control

Printing Your Renderings

Simulating Natural Light

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Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids

Understanding Solid Modeling

Creating Solid Forms

Creating Complex Solids

Editing Solids

Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process

Visualizing Solids

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Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling

Creating a Simple 3D Mesh

Editing Faces and Edges

Creating Mesh Surfaces

Converting Meshes to Solids

Understanding 3D Surfaces

Editing Surfaces

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Part 5

Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns

Using Workspaces

Customizing the User Interface

Creating Macros in Tools and Menus

Pausing for User Input

Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option

Editing Keyboard Shortcuts

Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations

Understanding the Diesel Macro Language

Creating Custom Linetypes

Creating Hatch Patterns

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Chapter 27: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings

Sharing Drawings over the Internet

ePublishing Your Drawings

Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes

Searching Your Drawing Library With Content Explorer

Establishing Office Standards

Converting Multiple Layer Settings

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Appendices

Appendix A: The Bottom Line

Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface

Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools

Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups

Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks

Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently

Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References

Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts

Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles

Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings

Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables

Chapter 12: Using Dimensions

Chapter 13: Using Attributes

Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD

Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing

Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output

Chapter 17: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools

Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks

Chapter 19: Drawing Curves

Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings

Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings

Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features

Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings

Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids

Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling

Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns