Mastering AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013ISBN: 978-1-118-17407-4
1200 pages
June 2012
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Description
The complete tutorial and reference to the world's leading CAD program
This thoroughly revised and updated edition teaches AutoCAD using explanations, examples, instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. It introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; explores skills such as using hatches, fields, and tables; details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and using solid fills; explains 3D modeling and imaging; and discusses customization and integration.
- Covers all the new AutoCAD capabilities
- Written by George Omura, a popular AutoCAD author
- Offers an essential resource for those preparing for the AutoCAD certification program
- Includes a DVD with all the project files necessary for the tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and additional tools and utilities
George Omura's engaging writing style makes this reference the perfect reference and tutorial for both novice and experienced CAD users.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Table of Contents
Introduction xxvii
Part 1 The Basics 1
Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3
Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 29
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 79
Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 121
Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 153
Part 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 187
Chapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 189
Chapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 233
Chapter 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 283
Chapter 9 Understanding Plot Styles 315
Chapter 10 Adding Text to Drawings 341
Chapter 11 Using Fields and Tables 379
Chapter 12 Using Dimensions 401
Part 3 Mastering Advanced Skills 449
Chapter 13 Using Attributes 451
Chapter 14 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 477
Chapter 15 Advanced Editing and Organizing 497
Chapter 16 Laying Out Your Printer Output 539
Chapter 17 Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools 565
Chapter 18 Using Dynamic Blocks 585
Chapter 19 Drawing Curves 617
Chapter 20 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 649
Part 4 3D Modeling and Imaging 681
Chapter 21 Creating 3D Drawings 683
Chapter 22 Using Advanced 3D Features 725
Chapter 23 Rendering 3D Drawings 783
Chapter 24 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 855
Chapter 25 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 905
Part 5 Customization and Integration 955
Chapter 26 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 957
Chapter 27 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 997
Appendices
Appendix A The Bottom Line 1051
Appendix B Installing and Setting Up the Autodesk AutoCAD Software 1077
Appendix C The Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Certification 1109
Appendix D About the Companion DVD 1115
Index 1119
Author Information
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as "favorite CAD author" by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue.
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Bonus Chapter 3: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets (PDF) | 2.15 MB | Click to Download |
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Errata
Do you think you've discovered an error in this book? Please check the list of errata below to see if we've already addressed the error. If not, please submit the error via our Errata Form. We will attempt to verify your error; if you're right, we will post a correction below.
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3 | 108 | Text correction: transposed symbols for feet and inches Step 2: Radius = 0"-0 1/2" should read Radius = 0'-0 1/2" Step 3: At the Specify fillet radius <0"-0">: should read At the Specify fillet radius <0'-0">: |
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3 | 117 | Text correction: transposed symbols for feet and inches In the first sentence of the paragraph that starts after step 4: GRIDUNIT <0'-0 1/21/2",0'-0 1/21/2"> should read GRIDUNIT <0'-0 1/2",0'-0 1/2"> |
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4 | 126 | Text correction: Error under "Inserting a Symbol" Step 2: Draw a rectangle 7'-6" by 55' should read: Draw a rectangle 7'-6" by 5' |
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5 | 179-182 | Text correction: transposed symbols for feet and inches under "Adding a Linetype to a Drawing" page 179, step 10: coordinate 4"-4",1"-10" to coordinate 4"-4",6"-10" should read coordinate 4'-4",1'-10" to coordinate 4'-4",6'-10" page 180, first sentence: scale of 1"=1" should read scale of 1"=1' page 181, step 3: 1"=1" should read 1"=1' page 182, step 2 under "Adding the Final Detail": <0"-0",0"-0",0"-0"> should read <0'-0",0'-0",0'-0"> |
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6 | 190 | Text correction: Instructions for metric users on Creating a Template Step 3 should read: "Locate the Bath file you created in the previous chapter. You can also use the file 06-bath.dwg from the sample files. Metric users should use 06-bath-metric.dwg." |
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6 | 206-7 | Text correction: Instructions for metric users on Importing Settings The last sentence of step 4 should read: "Metric users should use the default decimal length type but should select Centimeters in the Insertion Scale drop-down list to ensure that blocks saved using Centermeters as the insert unit will be inserted at the correct scale." |
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15 | 500 | Text correction: Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing Step 2. under Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing should read as follows: "For Imperial measurement users, use the Drawing Units dialog box (Units↵) to set up the drawing units type to Architectural and the Insertion scale to Inches. Use the Limits command to set the lower-left corner at 0,0 and the upper-right corner at 2112,1632. Metric users should set the drawing units type to Decimal and the Insertion scale to Centimeters. Set the lower-left corner limits to 0,0 and the upper-right corner limits to 5940 cm × 4200 cm. For both measurement systems, click All from the Zoom flyout on the View tab?s Navigate panel or type Z↵A↵ so your drawing area is adjusted to the window." |
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15 | 504 | Text correction: Updating Blocks in Xrefs Step 3. under Updating Blocks in Xrefs should read as follows "In the Insert dialog box, click the Browse button and then locate and select your Unit.dwg file. If you can't find your Unit.dwg file, you can use 15b-unit.dwg (or 15b-dwg-metric.dwg for metric users) from the Chapter 15 sample files, but make sure you rename the file you use to Unit.dwg before you insert it. You may also use the method described in the "Substituting Blocks" sidebar in Chapter 7 to insert 15b-unit.dwg or 15b-unit-metric.dwg without renaming the file." |
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15 | 515 | Text correction: Filtering Selections In step 4. under Filtering Selections (at the top of p515) an apostrophe (foot symbol) was omitted from the command. The step should read: "At the Select Objects: prompt, type ′Filter↵ to open the Object Selection Filters dialog box." |
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27 | 1025 | Text correction: Reference to incorrect figure under "Getting Familiar with Design Center" Near the bottom of the page, step 1 refers to Figure 27.26. That reference should be to Figure 27.24 on the previous page. Figure 27.26 on page 1026 shows the contents of the DesignCenter folder, discussed in step 2 on page 1025. |
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27 | 1030 | Text correction: Errors in Exercise under "Automatically Scaling Blocks at Insertion" Steps 3 and 4 of the exercise should read: 3. To confirm that DesignCenter did indeed adjust the scale of the Kitchen2-metric block, select the Kitchen2-metric block, right click and select Properties. 4. Check the Unit factor value under the Misc category. Notice the value shows 3/8". This is the value at which the Kitchen2-metric block has been scaled. If no scaling is applied, this value would be 1. |
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27 | 1034 | Additional information regarding Support and Hidden Files Add to the end of the sidebar entitled "Locating Support Files" the following: "User support files are in a hidden folder. See "Finding Hidden Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files" in Appendix B for information on how to unhide hidden folders." |
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27 | 1039 | Text correction: Configure Filtering tool misidentified The second paragraph on the page should read: "The Configure Filtering tool enables you to filter the contents of the display based on the type of drawing element you want to find. Click the Configure Filtering tool to the right of the Toggle Icon Size tool to open the Configure Filters dialog box (see Figure 27.34). For example, if you want to view only blocks that a content explorer search has turned up, you can select the Object Types tab in the Configure Filters dialog box, then remove the check marks to all of the items in the list except Block Reference. The Content Explorer will display only the blocks. You can also filter by date by selecting the Date tab." To download a corrected image file for Figure 27.34 showing the correct dialog box, go to the Downloads tab on this page. |
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