[PDF] AutoCAD 2013 for Dummies by David Byrnes and Bill Fane

AutoCAD is used by everybody from engineers and architects to inside designers and draftspeople, AutoCAD 2013 is the world’s main 2D and 3D technical drawing program. However, with so many choices and options obtainable, discovering your method round AutoCAD generally is a problem, even for skilled CAD professionals. AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies is right here to assist. You’ll be taught to construct a stable basis for all of your tasks, use normal CAD strategies, get conversant in new instruments and options, and begin sharing your fashions and designs very quickly with this easy-to-follow information.

AutoCAD options and strategies, navigating the AutoCAD Ribbon, drawing and enhancing, working with dimensions, including textual content, creating 3D fashions by way of organising a drawing surroundings, making use of visible kinds, managing information throughout drawings and showcasing your designs to potential purchasers and clients.

Bring your design vision to life with this full-color guide to AutoCAD 2013! Used by everyone from engineers and architects to interior designers and draftspeople, AutoCAD 2013 is the world’s leading 2D and 3D technical drawing program. But, with so many options and features available, finding your way around AutoCAD can be a challenge, even for experienced CAD professionals. AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies is here to help. You’ll learn to build a solid foundation for all your projects, use standard CAD techniques, get familiar with new tools and features, and start sharing your models and designs in no time with this easy-to-follow guide. Covers the latest AutoCAD features and techniques, including creating a basic layout, navigating the AutoCAD Ribbon, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, adding text, creating 3D models, and more Walks readers through setting up a drawing environment, applying visual styles, managing data across several drawings, and showcasing your designs to potential clients and customers Features full-color illustrations that mirror what you’ll see on your AutoCAD 2013 screens plus a companion website with downloadable drawing files so you can put your CAD skills to the test Whether you’re an AutoCAD amateur or a modeling master, AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies has something for you.

Ebook Description:

Introduction
Half I: AutoCAD 101
Chapter 1: Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
Chapter 2: Le Tour de AutoCAD 2013
Chapter 3: A Lap across the CAD Observe
Chapter 4: Setup for Success
Chapter 5: Planning for Paper
Half II: Let There Be Strains
Chapter 6: Handle Your Properties
Chapter 7: Preciseliness Is Subsequent to CADliness
Chapter 8: Alongside the Straight and Slender
Chapter 9: Harmful Curves Forward
Chapter 10: Get a Grip on Object Choice
Chapter 11: Edit for Credit score
Chapter 12: A Zoom with a View
Half III: If Drawings May Discuss
Chapter 13: Textual content with Character
Chapter 14: Coming into New Dimensions
Chapter 15: Down the Hatch!
Chapter 16: The Plot Thickens
Half IV: Advancing with AutoCAD
Chapter 17: The ABCs of Blocks
Chapter 18: Every thing from Arrays to Xrefs
Chapter 19: Name the Parametrics!
Chapter 20: Drawing on the Web
Half V: On a 3D Spree
Chapter 21: It’s a 3D World After All
Chapter 22: From Drawings to Fashions
Chapter 23: On a Render Bender
Half VI: The A part of Tens
Chapter 24: Ten Nice AutoCAD Assets
Chapter 25: Ten (Or So) Variations between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
Chapter 26: Ten System Variables to Make Your Life Simpler
Index

 

AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies

Author(s): Bill Fane, David Byrnes

Publisher: For Dummies, Year: 2012

ISBN: 1118281128,9781118281123