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The Advanced AutoCAD 2021: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. This book covers designing concepts in detail as well as provides elaborative description of technical drawing in AutoCAD including orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, sectioning, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs. The book also covers the 3D printing tools introduced in AutoCAD. Salient Features: Comprehensive book with chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 6: Surface Modeling Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet and 3D Printing Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 13: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises* Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' (*For Faculty only)

The Advanced AutoCAD 2018: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced, 24th Edition book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. The book covers designing concepts in detail as well as provides elaborative description of technical drawing in AutoCAD including orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, sectioning, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs. The book also covers the 3D printing tools introduced in AutoCAD. Salient Features: Comprehensive book consisting 14 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 25 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Additional learning resources at 'https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 6: Surface Modeling Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet and 3D Printing Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 13: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings Index

The Advanced AutoCAD 2024: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. Salient Features Comprehensive textbook consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Adding Constraints to Sketches Chapter 2: Understanding External References Chapter 3: Working with Advanced Drawing Options Chapter 4: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 5: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 6: The User Coordinate System Chapter 7: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 8: Creating Solid Models Chapter 9: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 10: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 11: Surface Modeling Chapter 12: Mesh Modeling Chapter 13: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 14: Hyperlinks and 3D Printing Chapter 15: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 16: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 17: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 18: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 19: Isometric Drawings Student Projects (For free download) Index

The Advanced AutoCAD 2023: A Problem-Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Adding Constraints to Sketches Chapter 2: Understanding External References Chapter 3: Working with Advanced Drawing Options Chapter 4: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 5: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 6: The User Coordinate System Chapter 7: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 8: Creating Solid Models Chapter 9: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 10: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 11: Surface Modeling Chapter 12: Mesh Modeling Chapter 13: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 14: Hyperlinks and 3D Printing Chapter 15: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 16: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 17: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 18: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 19: Isometric Drawings Student Projects (For free download) Index

Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand! Eight previous editions of fans ranging from novices to Autodesk insiders can't be wrong. This bestselling, comprehensive guide is your best, one-stop, go-to guide for everything you'll need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or a novice seeking to start with the basics and progress to advanced programming, every feature is covered. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed with AutoCAD 2009. Start drawing right away with the Quick Start project Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions Reference other drawings and link data to objects Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA What's on the DVD? Trial versions of AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals A selection of helpful add-on programs The entire book in searchable PDF System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The perfect reference for all AutoCAD users AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible is the book you want to have close at hand to answer those day-to-day questions about this industry-leading software. Author and Autodesk University instructor Ellen Finkelstein guides readers through AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 with clear, easy-to-understand instruction and hands-on tutorials that allow even total beginners to create a design on their very first day. Although simple and fundamental enough to be used by those new to CAD, the book is so comprehensive that even Autodesk power users will want to keep a copy on their desks. Here is what you'll find inside the book: Part I: Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions Part III: Working with Data Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Part VII: Programming AutoCAD Part VIII: Appendixes Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources In addition, the book also explores advanced techniques like programming with AutoLISP and VBA, and demonstrates AutoCAD 2015 customization that can smooth workflow. The companion website contains real-world drawings for each tutorial, plus bonus chapters and video tutorials. If you need to become an AutoCAD guru, AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible is the one resource that will get you there quickly.

In-depth coverage of all new software features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This popular reference-tutorial has once again been revised by AutoCAD guru Ellen Finkelstein to provide you with the most up-to-date coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. You'll begin with a Quick Start tutorial so that even if you're brand new to AutoCAD, you can get started working with it right away. You'll then move on to the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. After developing a solid foundation on the essentials of AutoCAD, the book gradually builds upon early chapters as it covers more and more complex topics and techniques. Presenting the popular AutoCAD reference-tutorial, once again revised by Ellen Finkelstein a long-time AutoCAD instructor and advocate Starts with a tutorial on AutoCAD that covers the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates Builds on early chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering Discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA The DVD contains before and after drawings for each tutorial, bonus appendices, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD Packed with essential information on both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this resource is a must-have if you're eager to get started creating 2D and 3D technical drawings. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.