ABSTRACT

One of the most important tools in engineering and construction is the ability to produce and manipulate 3D figures. Modelling with AutoCAD 2000, written by a leading authority in the field takes you step-by-step through the key techniques.

Topics covered in this textbook include developments in wire-frame models, surface models and solid models, and introduces the concept of multiple viewports. In addition, Modelling with AutoCAD 2000 introduces the reader to rendering and shows how such techniques can be used to produce professional drawings of high quality.

chapter 1|4 pages

The 3D Standard Sheet

chapter 2|9 pages

Extruded 3D Models

chapter 3|9 pages

The UCS and 3D Coordinates

chapter 4|8 pages

Creating a 3D Wire-Frame Model

chapter 5|11 pages

The UCS

chapter 6|4 pages

The Modify Commands with 3D Models

chapter 7|6 pages

Dimensioning in 3D

chapter 8|5 pages

Hatching in 3D

chapter 9|8 pages

Tiled Viewports

chapter 10|15 pages

3D Views (Viewpoints)

chapter 11|4 pages

Centring Viewports

part 13|1 pages

Surface Modelling

chapter 14|9 pages

3DFACE and PFACE

chapter 15|3 pages

3DMESH

chapter 16|8 pages

Ruled Surface

part 17|2 pages

Tabulated Surface

chapter 18|4 pages

Revolved Surface

chapter 19|6 pages

Edge Surface

chapter 20|3 pages

3D Polyline

chapter 21|4 pages

3D Objects

chapter 22|11 pages

3D Geometry Commands

chapter 23|10 pages

Blocks and Wblocks in 3D

chapter 24|8 pages

Dynamic Viewing

chapter 25|4 pages

Viewport Specific Layers

chapter 26|6 pages

Shading and 3D Orbit

chapter 27|5 pages

Introduction to Solid Modelling

chapter 28|12 pages

The Basic Solid Primitives

chapter 29|9 pages

The Swept Solid Primitives

chapter 30|4 pages

Boolean Operations and Composite Solids

chapter 31|5 pages

Composite Model 1 – A Machine Support

chapter 32|5 pages

Composite Model 2 – A Backing Plate

chapter 33|6 pages

Composite Model 3 – A Flange and Pipe

chapter 34|6 pages

The Edge Primitives

chapter 35|7 pages

Solids Editing

chapter 36|6 pages

Regions

chapter 37|6 pages

Inquiring into Models

chapter 38|8 pages

Slicing and Sectioning Solid Models

chapter 39|7 pages

Profiles and True Shapes

chapter 40|6 pages

a Detailed Drawing

chapter 41|11 pages

Blocks, Wblocks and External References

chapter 42|14 pages

The Setup Commands

chapter 43|9 pages

Rendering