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by Donnie Gladfelter
AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013: No Experience Required
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
Dear Reader,
Dedication
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
What Will You Learn from This Book?
CHAPTER 1: Getting to Know AutoCAD
Starting AutoCAD
Introducing the Application Window
Working in the Command-Line Interface
Using the Ribbon
Using the Application Menu
Using the Drop-Down Menus
Using the Toolbars
Saving Workspaces
Using the Keyboard
Using the Mouse
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 2: Learning Basic Commands to Get Started
Using the Line Command
Drawing the Shape
Completing the Shape
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up a Drawing
Setting Up the Drawing Units
Setting Up the Drawing Size
Drawing with Grid and Snap
Taking a Closer Look at Dynamic Input
Saving Your Work
Understanding AutoCAD Units
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 4: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 1
Laying Out the Walls
Creating Doors
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 5: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2
Starting and Running Commands
Drawing the Thresholds
Drawing the Decks and Stairs
Laying Out the Kitchen
Constructing the Bathroom
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 6: Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing
Using Layers as an Organizing Tool
Setting a Linetype Scale Factor
Setting Properties of Layers and Objects
Using the Action Recorder
Creating Layer States
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 7: Combining Objects into Blocks
Making a Block for a Door
Finding Blocks in a Drawing
Inserting the Window Block
Revising a Block
Sharing Information between Drawings
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 8: Controlling Text in a Drawing
Setting Up Text Styles
Using Annotative Text
Using Multiline Text
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 9: Using Dynamic Blocks and Tables
Using Attributes for a Grid
Setting Up Multiple Attributes in a Block
Creating a Dynamic Block
Creating a Table
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 10: Generating Elevations
Drawing the South Elevation
Generating the Other Elevations
Considering Drawing Scale Issues
Drawing Interior Elevations
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 11: Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool Palettes
Hatching the South Elevation
Using Hatches in the Floor Plan
Modifying the Shape of Hatch Patterns
Creating and Managing Tool Palettes
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 12: Dimensioning a Drawing
Introducing Dimension Styles
Placing Dimensions on the Drawing
Using Other Types of Dimensions
Modifying Dimensions
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 13: Managing External References
Drawing a Site Plan
Setting Up an External Reference
Modifying an Xref Drawing
Putting Xrefs to Use
Exploring Additional Xref Features
Exploring Further on Your Own
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 14: Using Layouts to Set Up a Print
Getting Ready
Preparing the Title Block
Setting Up a Sheet Template
Creating Your First Plan Sheet
Using Sheet Set Manager
Setting Up Layouts
Adjusting a Viewport's Contents
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 15: Printing a Drawing
Using the Plot Dialog Box
Applying Plot-Style Tables
Printing a Drawing
Viewing Plots in Design Review
Printing a Drawing Using Layouts
Going Forward
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 16: Creating 3D Geometry
Modeling in 3D
Creating the Floor, Foundation, and Thresholds
Getting Further Directions in 3D
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
CHAPTER 17: Rendering and Materials
Creating Cameras to Reproduce Views
Creating a Lighting Scheme
Adding Materials
If You Would Like More Practice…
Are You Experienced?
INDEX
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