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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023 : a beginner's guide to 2D drafting and 3D modeling with Autodesk AutoCAD/ Jaiprakash Pandey and Yasser Shoukry

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Birmingham : Packt Publishing, c2023.Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: xviii, 654 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781801816465
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • T 386.A97 .P36 2022
Contents:
An Introduction to AutoCAD -- Basic Drawing Tools and Commands -- Learning about Modify Commands -- Working with Arrays and Reusable Objects -- Managing Drawings with Layers and Properties -- Working with Hatches, Text, and Dimensions -- Tables and Isometric Drawings -- Customization Tools -- External References and Dynamic Blocks -- Introduction to 3D Modeling -- Creating Primitive 3D Shapes -- Conversion between 2D and 3D -- Modifying 3D Objects -- Paper Space Layouts and Printing -- Rendering and Presentation.
Summary: AutoCAD is 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 2nd edition guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, from a simple tour of the user interface 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 plots like a professional. As you progress, the book will show you how to convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. You'll also discover advanced features, such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs. Finally, you'll focus on rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD.
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Includes index.

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

AutoCAD is 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 2nd edition guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, from a simple tour of the user interface 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 plots like a professional. As you progress, the book will show you how to convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. You'll also discover advanced features, such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs. Finally, you'll focus on rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD.

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