AutoCAD 2010 in 2D and 3D A Modern Perspective

by Richard, Paul; Puerta, Frank; Fitzgerald, Jim; Autodesk

• ISBN13: 9780135079317
• ISBN10: 0135079314
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-28
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

Combining two of the most comprehensive and accessible AutoCAD books , Paul Richard and Jim Fitzgerald'sIntroduction to AutoCAD 2010: A Modern Approach, 1/e and Frank Puerta'sAutoCAD 2010 in 3D: A Modern Perspective, 1/e, this book embraces the full capabilities of this powerful program and is the most complete guide to learning the current release of AutoCAD. It addresses advances in technology and introduces readers to 2- dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD and offers a complete guide to the creation and modification of 3D models. Engineers. Designers. Anyone interested in learning or involved with AutoCAD.

Table of Contents

Introduction to AutoCAD

Quick Start

Controlling the Drawing Display

Basic Drawing Commands

Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings

Managing Object Properties

Basic Editing Techniques

Advanced Editing Techniques

Drawing and Editing Complex Objects

Pattern Fills and Hatching

Adding Text

Working with Tables

Dimensioning Drawings

Managing Paper Space Layouts

Plotting and Publishing

Blocks and Block Attributes

Working with External References

File Management and Object Linking and Embedding

Introduction to 3D in the AutoCAD Program

Quick-Start Tutorials

Wireframe Modeling

Creating and Modifying Faceted Surfaces

Creating 3D Solids and Surfaces

Editing 3D Solids and Surfaces

Advanced Tutorials

Generating Drawings and DWF Files

Rendering and Other Presentations

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