ABSTRACT

Master the complexities of the world's bestselling 2D and 3D software with Alf Yarwood's Introduction to AutoCAD 2013. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction.

Alf Yarwood has once again produced a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering.
A fold-out list of frequently used keyboard shortcuts will help you perform actions quickly while working through the book, and an appendix of ribbon references clearly describes all the software tools that are used throughout the book.

part |2 pages

PART A – 2D DESIGN

chapter 1|24 pages

Introducing AutoCAD 2013

chapter 2|10 pages

Calling Tools

chapter 3|22 pages

Introducing Drawing

chapter 4|22 pages

Draw Tools and Object Snap

chapter 5|18 pages

Zoom, Pan and Templates

chapter 6|26 pages

The Modify Tools

chapter 7|20 pages

Dimensions and Text

chapter 8|18 pages

Orthographic and Isometric

chapter 9|12 pages

Hatching

chapter 10|14 pages

Blocks and Inserts

chapter 11|16 pages

Other Types of File Format

chapter 12|10 pages

Sheet Sets

part |2 pages

PART B – 3D DESIGN

chapter 13|26 pages

Introducing 3D Modeling

chapter 14|12 pages

3D Models in Viewports

chapter 15|20 pages

The Modification of 3D Models

chapter 16|36 pages

Rendering

chapter 17|22 pages

Building Drawing

chapter 18|22 pages

Three-Dimensional Space

chapter 19|14 pages

Editing 3D Solid Models

chapter 20|18 pages

Other Features of 3D Modeling

part |2 pages

PART C – INTERNET TOOLS AND DESIGN

chapter 21|8 pages

Internet Tools and Help

chapter 22|6 pages

Design and AutoCAD 2013