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Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 is the premier guide to the world's leading CAD program. With clear explanation, focused examples, and step-by-step instruction, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to use AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 effectively. From basic drafting tools to 3D modeling, this book leaves no stone unturned in exploring the full repertoire of AutoCAD capabilities. Hands-on instruction allows for more productive learning, and provides clarification of crucial techniques. Effective as both a complete tutorial and a dip-in reference, the broadly-applicable concepts and instructions will appeal to AutoCAD users across industries and abilities. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to align with the software's latest features and capabilities, giving you a one-stop resource for getting up to speed.
AutoCAD is the leading software for 2D and 3D technical drawings, and AutoCAD LT makes the software's tremendous functionality more accessible for smaller businesses and individuals. This guide shows you how to take full advantage of this powerful design platform, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you're learning AutoCAD for the first time, upgrading from a previous version, or preparing for a certification exam, you need a thorough reference designed for the way professionals work. Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 is your ideal guide, with complete tutorials and expert advice.
George Omura is a licensed architect of 30 years, and an Autodesk Authorized Author. With over 20 years of experience using CAD, he has worked on a wide range of projects including resort hotels, metropolitan transit systems, and the San Francisco Library. George is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author, and was cited as a favorite of Autodesk User Group International members in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue. Brian C. Benton is a senior engineering technician, CAD consultant, author, trainer, and popular blogger with 20 year of experience in several design fields. He is the Tip Patroller columnist for Cadalyst magazine, the AUGI HotNews production manager, and an annual presenter at Autodesk University.
Part 1 •The Basics 1
Chapter 1 • Exploring the Interface 3
Taking a Guided Tour 3
Launching AutoCAD 4
The AutoCAD Window 4
Using the Application Menu 8
Using the Ribbon 9
Picking Points in the Drawing Area 14
Using the UCS Icon 15
Working in the Command Window 15
Working with AutoCAD 16
Opening an Existing File 16
Getting a Closer Look 18
Saving a File as You Work 22
Making Changes 22
Working with Multiple Files 23
Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 27
The Bottom Line 29
Chapter 2 • Creating Your First Drawing 31
Getting to Know the Home Tab’s Draw and Modify Panels 31
Starting Your First Drawing 34
Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 38
Specifying Polar Coordinates 40
Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 41
Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 43
Understanding Cursor Modes 43
Choosing Command Options 45
Selecting Objects 50
Selecting Objects in AutoCAD 50
Providing Base Points 53
Using Noun/Verb Selection 56
Editing with Grips 61
Stretching Lines by Using Grips 62
Moving and Rotating with Grips 64
Understanding Dynamic Input 66
Displaying Data in a Text Window 71
Displaying the Properties of an Object 72
Getting Help 75
Using the InfoCenter 75
Finding Additional Sources of Help 76
The Bottom Line 77
Chapter 3 • Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 79
Setting Up a Work Area 79
Specifying Units 80
Fine-Tuning the Measurement System 82
Setting Up the Drawing Limits 83
Looking at an Alternative to Limits 85
Understanding Scale Factors 85
Using Polar Tracking 87
Setting the Polar Tracking Angle 88
Exploring the Drawing Process 90
Locating an Object in Reference to Others 90
Getting a Closer Look 91
Modifying an Object 91
Planning and Laying Out a Drawing 95
Making a Preliminary Sketch97
Using the Layout 98
Erasing the Layout Lines 103
Putting on the Finishing Touches 106
Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 107
Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 113
Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid 113
Using Snap Modes 116
The Bottom Line 117
Chapter 4 • Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 119
Creating and Using a Symbol 119
Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box 121
Inserting a Symbol 123
Scaling and Rotating Blocks 126
Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 128
Modifying a Block 130
Unblocking and Redefi ning a Block 130
Saving a Block as a Drawing File 132
Replacing Existing Files with Blocks 133
Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options 134
Other Uses for Blocks 134
Understanding the Annotation Scale 135
Grouping Objects 138
Modifying Members of a Group 140
Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group 143
Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 144
Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager 146
The Bottom Line 147
Chapter 5 • Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 149
Organizing Information with Layers 149
Creating and Assigning Layers 150
Working on Layers 157
Controlling Layer Visibility 161
Finding the Layers You Want 163
Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers 164
Assigning Linetypes to Layers 171
Adding a Linetype to a Drawing 172
Controlling Lineweights 176
Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers 177
Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks 177
The Bottom Line 179
Part 2 • Mastering Intermediate Skills 181
Chapter 6 • Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 183
Creating and Using Templates 184
Creating a Template 184
Using a Template 185
Copying an Object Multiple Times 186
Making Circular Copies 186
Making Row and Column Copies 188
Fine-Tuning Your View 190
Finishing the Kitchenette 192
Array Along a Path 193
Making Changes to an Associative Array 194
Developing Your Drawing 198
Importing Settings 199
Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects 201
Finding an Exact Distance Along a Curve 218
Changing the Length of Objects 220
Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing 221
Eliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Linetypes, Shapes, Styles, and Morec222
The Bottom Linec224
Chapter 7 • Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 225
Assembling the Parts 225
Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display 229
Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing 229
Saving Views 230
Understanding the Frozen Layer Option 233
Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings 235
Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area 235
Adding Predefined Hatch Patterns 237
Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately 239
Updating a Block from an External File 240
Changing the Hatch Area 242
Modifying a Hatch Pattern 243
Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options 245
Controlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel 245
Fine-Tuning the Boundary Behavior 245
Controlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel 246
Controlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight 247
Using Additional Hatch Features 248
Using Gradient Shading 249
Tips for Using Hatch 250
Space Planning and Hatch Patterns 251
Using External References 254
Attaching a Drawing as an External Reference 255
Other Differences Between External References and Blocks 259
Other External Reference Options 260
Clipping Xref Views and Improving Performance 262
Editing Xrefs in Place 265
Using the External Reference Tab 268
Adding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs 268
Understanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options 270
The Bottom Line 272
Chapter 8 • Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 273
Plotting the Plan 273
Understanding the Plotter Settings 277
Paper Size 278
Drawing Orientation 278
Plot Area 278
Plot Scale 280
Shaded Viewport Options 283
Plot Offset 284
Plot Options 285
Exit Options 286
Plotting Using Layout Views 286
Setting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports 289
Adding an Output Device 291
Editing a Plotter Configuration 293
Storing a Page Setup 295
Using Electronic Plots 299
Exporting to PDF Through the Plot Dialog Box 299
Exporting to PDF Through the Export To DWF/PDF Ribbon Panel 301
Exporting Autodesk DWF and DWFx Files 302
The Bottom Line 302
Chapter 9 • Adding Text to Drawings 305
Preparing a Drawing for Text 305
Organizing Text by Styles 306
Getting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels 308
Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text 308
Inserting Text 309
Exploring Text and Scale 310
Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options 313
Styles 313
Set Current/New/Delete 313
Font 313
Size 314
Effects 314
Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD 315
Adjusting the Text Height and Font 315
Understanding the Text Editor Tab 317
Adding Symbols and Special Characters 319
Setting Indents and Tabs 321
What Do the Fonts Look Like? 325
Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects 327
Justifying Single-Line Text Objects 328
Using Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects 330
Using the Check Spelling Feature 331
How Check Spelling Works 331
Choosing a Dictionary 332
Substituting Fonts 334
Finding and Replacing Text 335
The Bottom Line 339
Chapter 10 • Using Fields and Tables 341
Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties 341
Adding Tables to Your Drawing 345
Creating a Table 345
Adding Cell Text 346
Adjusting Table Text Orientation and Location 348
Editing the Table Line Work 351
Adding Formulas to Cells 354
Using Formulas Directly in Cells 354
Using Other Math Operations 355
Importing and Exporting Tables 356
Importing a Table 356
Exporting Tables 358
Creating Table Styles 359
Adding or Modifying a Table Style 359
The Table Style Options 361
The Bottom Line 361
Chapter 11 • Using Dimensions 363
Understanding the Components of a Dimension 363
Creating a Dimension Style 364
Setting Up the Primary Unit Style 367
Setting the Height for Dimension Text 368
Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text 369
Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale 370
Setting Up Alternate Units 374
Setting the Current Dimension Style 375
Modifying a Dimension Style375
Drawing Linear Dimensions 376
Understanding the Dimensions Panel376
Placing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions 377
Continuing a Dimension 378
Drawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line 380
Adjusting the Distance Between Dimensions 382
Editing Dimensions 383
Appending Data to Dimension Text 383
Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions 385
Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions 387
Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together 388
Associating Dimensions with Objects 391
Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation 392
Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions 393
Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects 394
Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Linear Distances 394
Dimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs 396
Skewing Dimension Lines 400
Using the Dimension Tool 401
Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow 404
Creating Multileader Styles 406
Editing Multileader Notes 409
Breaking a Dimension Line for a Leader 409
Applying Ordinate Dimensions 410
Adding Tolerance Notation 411
Inserting Tolerance and Datum Values 411
Adding Inspection Dimensions 413
The Bottom Line 414
Part 3 • Mastering Advanced Skills 415
Chapter 12 • Using Attributes 417
Creating Attributes 418
Adding Attributes to Blocks 418
Copying and Editing Attribute Definitions 421
Turning the Attribute Definitions into a Block 423
Inserting Blocks Containing Attributes 424
Editing Attributes 428
Editing Attribute Values One at a Time 428
Editing Attribute Text Formats and Properties 429
Making Global Changes to Attribute Values 431
Making Invisible Attributes Visible 432
Making Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes 433
Other Block Attribute Manager Options 434
Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes 435
Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information 436
Performing the Extraction 436
Extracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table 441
The Bottom Line 443
Chapter 13 • Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 445
Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files 445
Importing a Raster Image 446
Working with a Raster Image 449
Scaling a Raster Image 449
Controlling Object Visibility and Overlap with Raster Images 450
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Fade 452
Clipping a Raster Image 454
Turning Off the Frame, Adjusting Overall Quality, and Controlling Transparency 456
Working with PDF Files 458
Importing a PDF 458
Scaling and Osnaps with PDFs 460
Controlling the PDF Display 461
Importing a PDF as an AutoCAD Drawing 463
Coordinating Geographic Locations 465
Making Adjustments to the Map 468
Finding Measurements and Distances 470
The Bottom Line471
Chapter 14 • Advanced Editing and Organizing 473
Using External References 473
Preparing Existing Drawings for External Referencing 474
Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing 476
Updating Blocks in Xrefs 480
Importing Named Elements from Xrefs 482
Controlling the Xref Search Path 485
Managing Layers 485
Saving and Recalling Layer Settings 486
Other Tools for Managing Layers 489
Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select 492
Filtering Selections 492
Using Quick Select 496
Using the QuickCalc Calculator 499
Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles 500
Converting Units with QuickCalc 503
Using QuickCalc to Find Points 504
Finding Fractional Distances between Two Points 507
Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command 510
Storing Expressions and Values 511
Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc 513
The Bottom Line 515
Chapter 15 • Laying Out Your Printer Output 517
Understanding Model Space and Paper Space 517
Switching from Model Space to Paper Space 518
Setting the Size of a Paper Space Layout 520
Creating New Paper Space Viewports 522
Reaching Inside Viewports 523
Working with Paper Space Viewports 525
Scaling Views in Paper Space 526
Setting Layers in Individual Viewports 528
Creating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts 531
Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports 532
Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space 535
Controlling and Viewing Lineweights in Paper Space 535
The Lineweight Settings Dialog Box 538
Linetype Scales and Paper Space 538
Dimensioning in Paper Space Layouts 539
Other Uses for Paper Space 542
The Bottom Line 543
Chapter 16 • Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 545
Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools? 545
Connecting Objects with Geometric Constraints 546
Using AutoConstrain to Add Constraints Automatically 547
Editing a Drawing Containing Constraints 548
Using Other Geometric Constraints 551
Using Constraints in the Drawing Process 552
Controlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints 552
Adding a Dimensional Constraint 553
Editing a Dimensional Constraint 555
Using Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions 556
Adding a Formula Parameter 557
Testing the Formula 559
Using Other Formulas 559
Editing the Constraint Options 561
Putting Constraints to Use 563
The Bottom Line 564
Chapter 17 • Using Dynamic Blocks 565
Exploring the Block Editor 565
Opening the Block Editor 565
Editing a Block and Creating New Blocks 567
Creating a Dynamic Block 568
Adding a Parameter 569
Adding an Action 570
Adding an Increment Value 572
Editing Parameters and Actions 574
Keeping an Object Centered 574
Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks 576
Adding a List of Predefi ned Options 580
Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block 584
Rotating Objects in Unison 589
Filling In a Space Automatically with Objects 593
Including Block Information with Data Extraction 595
The Bottom Line 597
Chapter 18 • Drawing Curves 599
Introducing Polylines 599
Drawing a Polyline 599
Setting Polyline Options 601
Editing Polylines 602
Setting Pedit Options 606
Smoothing Polylines 606
Editing Vertices 608
Creating a Polyline Spline Curve 617
Using True Spline Curves 619
Drawing a True Spline 620
Understanding the Spline Options 621
Fine-Tuning Spline Curves 623
Marking Divisions on Curves 625
Dividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length 626
Dividing Objects into Specified Lengths 628
The Bottom Line 629
Chapter 19 • Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 631
Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries 631
Finding the Area of an Object 632
Using Hatch Patterns to Find Areas 633
Adding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command 635
Getting General Information 638
Determining the Drawing’s Status 639
Keeping Track of Time 641
Getting Information from System Variables 641
Keeping a Log of Your Activity 642
Capturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window 643
Understanding the Command Window Context Menu 644
Storing Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files 644
Searching for AutoCAD Files 646
Recovering Corrupted Files 646
Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs 647
Exporting DXF Files 647
Opening or Importing DXF Files 649
Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs 650
Exporting Raster Files 650
Exporting Vector Files 654
WMF Output 654
Using OLE to Import Data 656
Editing OLE Links 658
Importing Worksheets as AutoCAD Tables 659
Understanding Options for Embedding Data 661
Using the Clipboard to Export AutoCAD Drawings 661
The Bottom Line 662
Part 4 • 3D Modeling and Imaging 663
Chapter 20 • Creating 3D Drawings 665
Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace 665
Drawing in 3D Using Solids 667
Adjusting Appearances 668
Creating a 3D Box 669
Editing 3D Solids with Grips 670
Constraining Motion with the Gizmo671
Rotating Objects in 3D Using Dynamic UCS 672
Drawing on a 3D Object’s Surface 674
Pushing and Pulling Shapes from a Solid 676
Making Changes to Your Solid 678
Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes 680
Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters 685
Moving Around Your Model 688
Finding Isometric and Orthogonal Views 688
Rotating Freely Around Your Model 689
Changing Your View Direction 689
Using SteeringWheels 692
Changing Where You Are Looking 694
Flying through Your View 694
Changing from Perspective to Parallel Projection 696
Getting a Visual Effect 696
Using Visual Styles 696
Creating a Sketched Look with Visual Styles 697
In-Canvas Viewport Controls 700
Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing 700
Using the Point Cloud Feature 703
The Bottom Line 704
Chapter 21 • Using Advanced 3D Features 707
Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter 707
Mastering the User Coordinate System 708
Defi ning a UCS 709
Saving a UCS 711
Working in a UCS 712
Building 3D Parts in Separate Files 713
Understanding the UCS Options 716
UCS Based on Object Orientation 716
UCS Based on Offset Orientation 718
UCS Rotated Around an Axis 719
Orienting a UCS in the View Plane 721
Manipulating the UCS Icon 721
Saving a UCS with a View 722
Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing 723
Using the Array Tools 727
Making Changes to an Associative Array 728
Creating Complex 3D Surfaces 728
Laying Out a 3D Form 729
Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats 730
Using a 3D Polyline 731
Creating a Curved 3D Surface 733
Converting the Surface into a Solid 737
Shaping the Solid 737
Finding the Interference between Two Solids 739
Creating Tubes with the Sweep Tool 742
Using Sweep to Create Complex Forms 744
Creating Spiral Forms 746
Creating Surface Models 749
Slicing a Solid with a Surface 751
Finding the Volume of a Cut 752
Understanding the Loft Command 754
Moving Objects in 3D Space 758
Aligning Objects in 3D Space 758
Moving an Object in 3D 760
Rotating an Object in 3D 761
The Bottom Line 762
Chapter 22 • Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 765
Understanding Solid Modeling 765
Creating Solid Forms 768
Joining Primitives 768
Cutting Portions Out of a Solid 769
Creating Complex Solids 772
Tapering an Extrusion 772
Sweeping a Shape on a Curved Path 773
Revolving a Polyline 774
Editing Solids 777
Splitting a Solid into Two Pieces 777
Rounding Corners with the Fillet Tool 778
Chamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool 779
Using the Solid-Editing Tools 781
Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process 790
Drawing Standard Top, Front, and Right-Side Views 790
Creating 2D Drawings with the Base View Command 793
Adding Dimensions and Notes in a Layout 798
Using Visual Styles with a Viewport 799
Visualizing Solids 801
The Bottom Line 811
Chapter 23 • Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 813
Creating a Simple 3D Mesh 813
Creating a Mesh Primitive 814
Understanding the Parts of a Mesh 815
Smoothing a Mesh 816
Editing Faces and Edges 817
Stretching Faces 818
Moving an Edge 821
Adding More Faces 824
Rotating an Edge 826
Adding a Crease 828
Splitting and Extruding a Mesh Face 830
Creating Mesh Surfaces 833
Revolved Surface 833
Edge Surface 834
Ruled Surface 835
Tabulated Surface 836
Converting Meshes to Solids 837
Understanding 3D Surfaces 838
Editing Surfaces 840
Using Extrude, Surface Trim, and Surface Fillet 842
Using Surface Blend, Patch, and Offset 844
Understanding Associativity 848
Editing with Control Vertices 851
Editing with the CV Edit Bar 854
Making Holes in a Surface with the Project Geometry Panel 857
Visualizing Curvature: Understanding the Analysis Panel 858
The Bottom Line 860
Part 5 • Customization and Integration 863
Chapter 24 • Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 865
Using Workspaces 865
Customizing the User Interface 867
Taking a Quick Customization Tour 867
Understanding the Customizations In All Files Panel 871
Getting the Overall View 874
Finding Commands in the Command List 876
Opening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts 876
Getting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group 877
Creating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus 878
Customizing Ribbon Panel Tools 879
Creating Macros in Tools and Menus 883
Pausing for User Input 884
Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option 885
Editing Keyboard Shortcuts 886
Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations 888
Understanding the DIESEL Macro Language 891
Using DIESEL at the Command Line 891
Using DIESEL in a Custom Menu Macro 892
Using DIESEL as a Menu Bar Option Label 893
Using DIESEL and Fields to Generate Text 896
Creating Custom Linetypes 897
Viewing Available Linetypes 897
Creating a New Linetype 899
Understanding the Linetype Code 900
Creating Complex Linetypes 901
Creating Hatch Patterns 903
The Bottom Line 906
Chapter 25 • Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 907
Sharing Drawings Online 907
Sharing Project Files with eTransmit 908
Protecting AutoCAD Drawing Files 912
Publishing Your Drawings 916
Exchanging Drawing Sets 916
Exploring Other Publish Options 918
Creating a PDF or DWF File by Using the Plot Dialog Box 921
Sharing Files with A360 Drive 923
Getting Started with A360 Drive 923
Sharing Files 926
Viewing Drawings Online 927
Controlling File Access 929
Tracking File Versions 929
Collaborating with Others Using Design Feed 930
Adding Hyperlinks to Drawings 932
Creating Hyperlinks 932
Editing and Deleting Hyperlinks 934
Taking a Closer Look at the Hyperlink Options 934
Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes 935
Getting Familiar with DesignCenter 936
Opening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter 939
Finding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing 940
Exchanging Data between Open Files 943
Loading Specific Files into DesignCenter 944
Customizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter 944
Establishing Office Standards 948
Establishing Layering and Text Conventions 948
Checking Office Standards 949
Converting Multiple Layer Settings 954
Exploring Other Layer Translator Options 956
The Bottom Line 957
Appendixes 959
Appendix A • Th e Bottom Line 961
Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface 961
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing 962
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 963
Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 963
Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 964
Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 965
Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches and External References 966
Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 966
Chapter 9: Adding Text to Drawings 967
Chapter 10: Using Fields and Tables 968
Chapter 11: Using Dimensions 969
Chapter 12: Using Attributes 970
Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 971
Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing 972
Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output 972
Chapter 16: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 973
Chapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks 974
Chapter 18: Drawing Curves 975
Chapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 977
Chapter 20: Creating 3D Drawings 978
Chapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features 979
Chapter 22: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 980
Chapter 23: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling981
Chapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 982
Chapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 983
Appendix B • Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 985
Before Installing AutoCAD 985
Proceeding with the Installation 985
Configuring AutoCAD 986
The Files Tab 986
The Display Tab 989
The Open And Save Tab 992
The Plot and Publish Tab 995
The System Tab 995
The User Preferences Tab 997
The Drafting Tab 1000
The 3D Modeling Tab 1002
The Selection Tab 1006
The Profiles Tab 1009
The Online Tab 1010
Configuring the Tablet Menu Area 1011
Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method 1012
Turning On the Grips Feature 1012
Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature 1012
Adjusting the AutoCAD 3D Graphics System 1013
Finding Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files 1014
Setting Up AutoCAD with a White Background 1014
Appendix C • The Autodesk AutoCAD 2017 Certification 1015
Index 1019
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