1st Edition

Introduction to AutoCAD 2016 2D and 3D Design

By Bernd S. Palm, Alf Yarwood Copyright 2015
432 Pages
by Routledge

432 Pages
by Routledge

432 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

Part A: 2D Design  1. Introducing AutoCAD 2016  2. Calling tools  3. Introducing drawing  4. Draw tools, Object Snap and Dynamic Input  5. Zoom, Pan and templates  6. The Modify tools  7. Dimensions and Text  8. Orthographic and isometric  9. Hatching  10. Blocks and Inserts  11. Other types of file format  12. Sheet Sets  Part B: 3D Design  13. Introducing 3D modelling  14. 3D models in viewports  15. The modification of 3D models  16. Rendering  17. Building drawing  18. Three Dimensional Space  19. Editing 3D solid models  20. Other features of 3D modelling  Part C: Internet tools and Design  21. Internet tools and Help  22. Design and AutoCAD 2013  Appendix A List of tools  Appendix B Some the set variables  Appendix C Ribbon tool panel icons  Appendix D 3D Views  Appendix E Keyboard shortcuts  Index

Biography

Bernd S. Palm is an experienced Autodesk authorised author, lecturer and examiner. He works as a program manager, and develops course content, for online classes on different CAD software.

Alf Yarwood was a former Autodesk authorised author, lecturer and examiner who wrote numerous books covering the AutoCAD software package.