By: Thomas A. Stellman, G. V. Krishnan

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"Harnessing AutoCAD(registered): 2013 And Beyond" provides a comprehensive guide to the leading desktop design and drawing software from Autodesk(registered). The text covers core functionality and commands, features, and interface enhancements to the newest release of AutoCAD, including updated drawing and editing commands and 3D modeling features. Discipline - specific exercises and projects throughout the text help readers hone skills relevant to fields such as architecture; piping; civil, mechanical, and electrical design. The author employs a step-by-step instructional approach, with chapters that progress from 2D drawing to 3D and solid modeling and customization. Examples, illustrations, and hands-on activities also follow a step-by-step format, combining clear explanations and engaging visuals to support learning and retention. In addition, extensive online resources provide a wealth of information and tools to complement the text, including an additional chapter and appendices, numerous exercises for each discipline, and detailed updates provided for each AutoCAD release.

1. Getting Started. 2. Fundamentals I. 3. Fundamentals II. 4. Fundamentals III. 5. Fundamentals IV. 6. Fundamentals V. 7. Dimensioning. 8. Plotting/Printing. 9. Hatching and Boundaries. 10. Block References and Attributes. 11. External References and Images. 12. AutoCAD DesignCenter. 13. Utility Command. 14. Internet Utilities and Drawing Sets. 15. AutoCAD 3D. 16. Rendering. 17. Customizing AutoCAD. 18. The Tablet and Digitizing. 19. Visual LISP.

ISBN: 9781133946595
ISBN-10: 1133946593
Series: Autodesk 2013 Now Available!
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Book with CD or DVD
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 250
Published: 27th September 2012
Dimensions (cm): 27.6 x 21.8  x 4.0
Weight (kg): 1.953