ABSTRACT

Master the complexities of the world's bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD 2016. 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.

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.

    • Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network.
    • Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process.
    • Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software.

Further education students in the UK will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid.

part A|214 pages

2D Design

chapter 1|23 pages

Introducing AutoCAD 2016

chapter 2|10 pages

Calling Tools

chapter 3|22 pages

Introducing Drawing

chapter 4|21 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 Chapter 8|17 pages

Orthographic and Isometric

chapter 9|12 pages

Hatching

chapter 10|13 pages

Blocks and Inserts

chapter 11|16 pages

Other Types of File Format

chapter 12|10 pages

Sheet Sets

part B|170 pages

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|34 pages

Rendering

chapter 17|22 pages

Building Drawing

chapter B|22 pages

Three-Dimensional Space

chapter 19|13 pages

Editing 3D Solid Models

chapter 20|18 pages

Other Features of 3D Modeling

part C|12 pages

Internet Tools and Design

chapter 21|6 pages

Internet Tools and Help

chapter 22|4 pages

Design and AutoCAD 2016