Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016

The bestselling AutoCAD reference, with all new bonus video content Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 is a complete tutorial and reference, helping you design accurately and efficiently while getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2016 software. Concise explanations and focused examples stren...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Benton, Brian C., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Indianapolis, Ind.: Wiley c2015.
Indianapolis, Indiana : 2015.
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009849134106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part 1: The Basics; Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface; Taking a Guided Tour; Launching AutoCAD; The AutoCAD Window; Using the Application Menu; Using the Ribbon; Picking Points in the Drawing Area; Using the UCS Icon; Working in the Command Window; Working with AutoCAD; Opening an Existing File; Getting a Closer Look; Saving a File as You Work; Making Changes; Working with Multiple Files; Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes; The Bottom Line; Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing; Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels
  • Starting Your First DrawingSpecifying Exact Distances with Coordinates; Specifying Polar Coordinates; Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates; Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts; Understanding Cursor Modes; Choosing Command Options; Selecting Objects; Selecting Objects in AutoCAD; Providing Base Points; Using Noun/Verb Selection; Editing with Grips; Stretching Lines by Using Grips; Moving and Rotating with Grips; Understanding Dynamic Input; Displaying Data in a Text Window; Displaying the Properties of an Object; Getting Help; Using the InfoCenter
  • Finding Additional Sources of HelpThe Bottom Line; Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the ; Setting Up a Work Area; Specifying Units; Fine-Tuning the Measurement System; Setting Up the Drawing Limits; Looking at an Alternative to Limits; Understanding Scale Factors; Using Polar Tracking; Setting the Polar Tracking Angle; Exploring the Drawing Process; Locating an Object in Reference to Others; Getting a Closer Look; Modifying an Object; Planning and Laying Out a Drawing; Making a Preliminary Sketch; Using the Layout; Erasing the Layout Lines; Putting on the Finishing Touches
  • Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap TrackingUsing the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools; Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid; Using Snap Modes; The Bottom Line; Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups; Creating and Using a Symbol; Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box; Scaling and Rotating Blocks; Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol; Modifying a Block; Unblocking and Redefining a Block; Saving a Block as a Drawing File; Replacing Existing Files with Blocks; Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options; Other Uses for Blocks; Understanding the Annotation Scale
  • Grouping ObjectsModifying Members of a Group; Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group; Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box; Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager; The Bottom Line; Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks; Organizing Information with Layers; Creating and Assigning Layers; Working on Layers; Controlling Layer Visibility; Finding the Layers You Want; Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers; Assigning Linetypes to Layers; Adding a Linetype to a Drawing; Controlling Lineweights; Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers; Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks
  • The Bottom Line