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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021

Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021: A no-nonsense, beginner's guide to drafting and 3D modeling with Autodesk AutoCAD

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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021

Basic Drawing Tools

As you are now familiar with the user interface of AutoCAD and the basic navigation tools, we can move on to learning about the basic draw tools. In this chapter, we will learn how to make simple drawings using the basic draw and modify tools available in AutoCAD. Using these tools, you will be able to make and modify the simplest kind of drawings in AutoCAD. These tools also happen to be the most frequently used ones in AutoCAD.

We will cover the following topics in this chapter:

  • Understanding the coordinate system
  • Using the Line command
  • Basic status bar modes
  • Making circles and arcs
  • Making rectangles and polygons
  • The Move and Copy commands
  • The Rotate and Fillet commands
  • The Trim and Extend commands

So, let's begin by understanding the user coordinate system (UCS) in AutoCAD.

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Key benefits

  • Explore the AutoCAD GUI, file format, and drawing tools to get started with CAD projects
  • Learn to use drawing management tools for working efficiently on large projects
  • Discover techniques for creating, modifying, and managing 3D models and converting 2D plans into 3D models

Description

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are one of the most versatile software applications for architectural and engineering designs and the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) platform for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. This hands-on guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, starting from a simple tour of the user interface through to using advanced tools. Starting with basic drawing shapes and functions, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of CAD designs. You’ll then learn about effective drawing management using layers, dynamic blocks, and groups and discover how to add annotations and plot like professionals. The book delves into 3D modeling and helps you convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. As you progress, you’ll cover advanced tools and features such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs, and you'll learn how to implement them with the help of practical exercises at the end of each chapter. Finally, you’ll get to grips with rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD. By the end of the book, you’ll have developed a solid understanding of CAD principles and be able to work with AutoCAD software confidently to build impressive 2D and 3D drawings.

Who is this book for?

The book is for design engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, student, or professional looking to upgrade your engineering design skills, you’ll find this AutoCAD book useful. No prior knowledge of CAD or AutoCAD is necessary.

What you will learn

  • Understand CAD fundamentals using AutoCAD’s basic functions, navigation, and components
  • Create complex 3d solid objects starting from the primitive shapes using the solid editing tools
  • Working with reusable objects like Blocks and collaborating using xRef
  • Explore some advanced features like external references and dynamic block
  • Get to grips with surface and mesh modeling tools such as Fillet, Trim, and Extend
  • Use the paper space layout in AutoCAD for creating professional plots for 2D and 3D models
  • Convert your 2D drawings into 3D models

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Table of Contents

16 Chapters
An Introduction to AutoCAD Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Basic Drawing Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Learning about Modify Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Arrays and Reusable Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Drawings with Layers and Properties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Hatches, Text, and Dimensions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Tables, Isometric, and Parametric Drawings Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Customization Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
External References and Dynamic Blocks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to 3D Modeling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating Primitive 3D Shapes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Conversion between 2D and 3D Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Modifying 3D Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Surfaces and Mesh Modeling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Paper Space Layouts and Printing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Rendering and Presentation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Excelente guia para utilizar el programa ?de AutoCAD
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I took a 6 week AutoCAD class, this book was quite helpful navigating through all the tool bars and setting menus. Worth the purchase.
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Great book for what you need trying to understand the new auto cad program
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