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AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate
AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate

AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate: Mastering 2D Drafting Techniques for All Levels

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Profile Icon Mercury Learning and Information Profile Icon Munir Hamad
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$79.99
eBook Jul 2024 733 pages 1st Edition
eBook
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eBook Jul 2024 733 pages 1st Edition
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  • Comprehensive guide for all levels.
  • Hands-on exercises to solidify learning.
  • Includes review questions similar to Autodesk certification exams.

Description

This book comprehensively covers AutoCAD 2024 – 2D Drafting, using metric and imperial units. It details drawing and editing tools with companion files for exercises and projects (available for free download). With over 100 exercises, it guides readers from basic commands to complex projects, ensuring no fundamental aspect is overlooked. Starting with AutoCAD basics, the book covers precise drafting, modifying commands, layering, text writing, dimensioning, and plotting. Advanced topics include block tools, table styles, dimension styles, interface customization, parametric constraints, dynamic blocks, external referencing, sheet sets, and CAD standards. This guide is essential for mastering AutoCAD 2024, transitioning users from beginners to proficient drafters with practical skills and comprehensive knowledge. Companion files enhance hands-on practice and mastery of 2D drafting.

Who is this book for?

Ideal for novice AutoCAD users and those seeking to become professional power users. No prior experience required, but familiarity with basic computer operations is beneficial. Suitable for students, engineers, architects, and CAD enthusiasts.

What you will learn

  • Learn to start AutoCAD and navigate the interface.
  • Understand precise drafting techniques.
  • Master modifying commands.
  • Develop skills in layers and inquiry commands.
  • Explore blocks and hatching.
  • Apply dimensions and plotting techniques.

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Publication date : Jul 22, 2024
Length: 733 pages
Edition : 1st
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781836641780

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Publication date : Jul 22, 2024
Length: 733 pages
Edition : 1st
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781836641780

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Table of Contents

29 Chapters
About the Companion Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
About the Book Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1 AutoCAD 2024 Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2 Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2024 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3 Modifying Commands Part I Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4 Modifying Commands Part II Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5 Layers and Inquiry Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6 Blocks and Hatch Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7 Writing Text Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8 Dimensions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9 Plotting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10 Projects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11 More on 2D Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12 Advanced Practices - Part I Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13 Advanced Practices - Part II Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14 Using Block Tools and Block Editing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15 Creating Text and Table Styles and Formulas in Tables Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16 Dimension and Multileader Styles Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17 Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18 How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 19 Parametric Constraints Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 20 Dynamic Blocks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 21 Block Attributes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 22 External Referencing (XREF) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 23 Sheet Sets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 24 CAD Standards and Advanced Layers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 25 Importing PDF Files, Design Views, and AutoCAD Web/Mobile App Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 26 Drawing Compare Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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