- Copyright
- Dear Reader,
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Basics
- 1. Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
- 2. Creating Your First Drawing
- 2.1. Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels
- 2.2. Starting Your First Drawing
- 2.3. Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates
- 2.4. Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
- 2.5. Selecting Objects
- 2.6. Editing with Grips
- 2.7. Using Dynamic Input
- 2.8. Getting Help
- 2.9. Displaying Data in a Text Window
- 2.10. Displaying the Properties of an Object
- 2.11. The Bottom Line
- 3. Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
- 4. Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- 5. Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
- 5.1. Organizing Information with Layers
- 5.2. Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers
- 5.3. The Bottom Line
- 2. Mastering Intermediate Skills
- 6. Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- 7. Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- 7.1. Assembling the Parts
- 7.2. Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display
- 7.3. Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings
- 7.4. Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options
- 7.5. Using External References
- 7.6. Editing Xrefs in Place
- 7.7. The Bottom Line
- 8. Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- 8.1. Plotting the Plan
- 8.2. Understanding the Plotter Settings
- 8.3. WYSIWYG Plotting Using Layout Views
- 8.4. Adding an Output Device
- 8.5. Storing a Page Setup
- 8.6. Plotter and Printer Hardware Considerations
- 8.7. The Bottom Line
- 9. Understanding Plot Styles
- 9.1. Choosing between Color-Dependent and Named Plot Style Tables
- 9.2. Creating a Color Plot Style Table
- 9.3. Editing and Using Plot Style Tables
- 9.4. Assigning Named Plot Styles Directly to Layers and Objects
- 9.5. The Bottom Line
- 10. Adding Text to Drawings
- 10.1. Preparing a Drawing for Text
- 10.2. Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text
- 10.3. Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options
- 10.4. Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD
- 10.5. What Do the Fonts Look Like?
- 10.6. Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects
- 10.7. Using the Check Spelling Feature
- 10.8. Substituting Fonts
- 10.9. Finding and Replacing Text
- 10.10. The Bottom Line
- 11. Using Fields and Tables
- 12. Using Dimensions
- 12.1. Understanding the Components of a Dimension
- 12.2. Creating a Dimension Style
- 12.2.1. Setting Up the Primary Unit Style
- 12.2.2. Setting the Height for Dimension Text
- 12.2.3. Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text
- 12.2.4. Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale
- 12.2.5. Setting Up Alternate Units
- 12.2.6. Setting the Current Dimension Style
- 12.2.7. Modifying a Dimension Style
- 12.3. Drawing Linear Dimensions
- 12.4. Editing Dimensions
- 12.4.1. Appending Data to Dimension Text
- 12.4.2. Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions
- 12.4.3. Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions
- 12.4.4. Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together
- 12.4.5. Associating Dimensions with Objects
- 12.4.6. Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation
- 12.4.7. Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions
- 12.5. Dimensioning Non-orthogonal Objects
- 12.6. Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow
- 12.7. Applying Ordinate Dimensions
- 12.8. Adding Tolerance Notation
- 12.9. The Bottom Line
- 3. Mastering Advanced Skills
- 13. Using Attributes
- 13.1. Creating Attributes
- 13.2. Editing Attributes
- 13.2.1. Editing Attribute Values One at a Time
- 13.2.2. Editing Attribute Text Formats and Properties
- 13.2.3. Making Global Changes to Attribute Values
- 13.2.4. Making Invisible Attributes Visible
- 13.2.5. Making Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes
- 13.2.6. Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes
- 13.3. Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information
- 13.4. The Bottom Line
- 14. Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- 15. Advanced Editing and Organizing
- 15.1. Using External References (Xrefs)
- 15.2. Managing Layers
- 15.3. Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select
- 15.4. Using the QuickCalc Calculator
- 15.4.1. Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles
- 15.4.2. Using the Display Area and Units Conversion
- 15.4.3. Using QuickCalc to Find Points
- 15.4.4. Pasting to the Command Line
- 15.4.5. Finding Fractional Distances between Two Points
- 15.4.6. Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command
- 15.4.7. Storing Expressions and Values
- 15.4.8. Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc
- 15.5. The Bottom Line
- 16. Laying Out Your Printer Output
- 16.1. Understanding Model Space and Paper Space
- 16.2. Working with Paper Space Viewports
- 16.3. Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports
- 16.4. Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space
- 16.5. The Bottom Line
- 17. Making 'Smart' Drawings with Parametric Tools
- 18. Using Dynamic Blocks
- 18.1. Exploring the Block Editor
- 18.2. Creating a Dynamic Block
- 18.3. Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
- 18.4. Adding a List of Predefined Options
- 18.5. Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block
- 18.6. Rotating Objects in Unison
- 18.7. Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects
- 18.8. Including Block Information with Data Extraction
- 18.9. The Bottom Line
- 19. Drawing Curves
- 20. Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- 20.1. Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries
- 20.2. Getting General Information
- 20.2.1. Determining the Drawing's Status
- 20.2.2. Keeping Track of Time
- 20.2.3. Getting Information from System Variables
- 20.2.4. Keeping a Log of Your Activity
- 20.2.5. Capturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window
- 20.2.6. Storing Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files
- 20.2.7. Searching for AutoCAD Files
- 20.2.8. Recovering Corrupted Files
- 20.3. Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs
- 20.4. Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page-Layout Programs
- 20.5. Using OLE to Import Data
- 20.6. The Bottom Line
- 13. Using Attributes
- 4. 3D Modeling and Imaging
- 21. Creating 3D Drawings
- 22. Using Advanced 3D Features
- 22.1. Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter
- 22.2. Mastering the User Coordinate System
- 22.3. Understanding the UCS Options
- 22.4. Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing
- 22.5. Creating Complex 3D Surfaces
- 22.5.1. Laying Out a 3D Form
- 22.5.2. Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats
- 22.5.3. Using a 3D Polyline
- 22.5.4. Creating a Curved 3D Surface
- 22.5.5. Converting the Surface into a Solid
- 22.5.6. Shaping the Solid
- 22.5.7. Finding the Interference between Two Solids
- 22.5.8. Creating Tubes with the Sweep Tool
- 22.5.9. Using Sweep to Create Complex Forms
- 22.6. Creating Spiral Forms
- 22.7. Creating Surface Models
- 22.8. Moving Objects in 3D Space
- 22.9. Getting around in Your Model
- 22.10. The Bottom Line
- 23. Rendering 3D Drawings
- 23.1. Creating a Quick-Study Rendering
- 23.2. Simulating the Sun
- 23.3. Using Materials
- 23.4. Creating Effects Using Materials and Lights
- 23.5. Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps
- 23.6. Understanding the Rendering Options
- 23.7. Adding Cameras for Better View Control
- 23.8. Printing Your Renderings
- 23.9. Simulating Natural Light
- 23.10. The Bottom Line
- 24. Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- 24.1. Understanding Solid Modeling
- 24.2. Creating Solid Forms
- 24.3. Creating Complex Solids
- 24.4. Editing Solids
- 24.4.1. Splitting a Solid into Two Pieces
- 24.4.2. Rounding Corners with the Fillet Tool
- 24.4.3. Chamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool
- 24.4.4. Using the Solid Editing Tools
- 24.4.4.1. Finding Tools in the Solid Editing Panel
- 24.4.4.2. Moving a Surface
- 24.4.4.3. Offsetting a Surface
- 24.4.4.4. Deleting a Surface
- 24.4.4.5. Rotating a Surface
- 24.4.4.6. Tapering a Surface
- 24.4.4.7. Extruding a Surface
- 24.4.4.8. Turning a Solid into a Shell
- 24.4.4.9. Copying Faces and Edges
- 24.4.4.10. Adding Surface Features
- 24.4.4.11. Separating a Divided Solid
- 24.5. Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process
- 24.6. Visualizing Solids
- 24.7. The Bottom Line
- 25. Exploring 3D Mesh Modeling
- 5. Customization and Integration
- 26. Using the Express Tools
- 26.1. Using Enhancements Straight from the Source
- 26.2. Putting AutoLISP to Work
- 26.3. The Bottom Line
- 27. Exploring AutoLISP
- 27.1. Understanding the Interpreter
- 27.2. Using Arguments and Functions
- 27.3. Creating a Simple Program
- 27.4. Selecting Objects with AutoLISP
- 27.5. Controlling the Flow of an AutoLISP Program
- 27.6. Converting Data Types
- 27.7. Storing Your Programs as Files
- 27.8. Getting More Help with AutoLISP
- 27.9. The Bottom Line
- 28. Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- 28.1. Using Workspaces
- 28.2. Customizing the User Interface
- 28.2.1. Taking a Quick Customization Tour
- 28.2.2. Understanding the Customizations In All Files Panel
- 28.2.3. Getting the Overall View
- 28.2.4. Finding Commands in the Command List
- 28.2.5. Opening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts
- 28.2.6. Getting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group
- 28.2.7. Creating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus
- 28.2.8. Customizing Ribbon Panel Tools
- 28.3. Creating Macros in Tools and Menus
- 28.4. Pausing for User Input
- 28.5. Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option
- 28.6. Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
- 28.7. Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations
- 28.8. Understanding the Diesel Macro Language
- 28.9. Creating Custom Linetypes
- 28.10. Creating Hatch Patterns
- 28.11. The Bottom Line
- 29. Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
- 29.1. Sharing Drawings over the Internet
- 29.2. ePublishing Your Drawings
- 29.3. Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes
- 29.3.1. Getting Familiar with DesignCenter
- 29.3.2. Opening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter
- 29.3.3. Finding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing
- 29.3.4. Exchanging Data between Open Files
- 29.3.5. Loading Specific Files into DesignCenter
- 29.3.6. Downloading Symbols from DesignCenter Online
- 29.3.7. Customizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter
- 29.4. Establishing Office Standards
- 29.5. Converting Multiple Layer Settings
- 29.6. The Bottom Line
- 30. Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
- 30.1. Understanding Sheet Sets
- 30.2. Creating a Sheet Set from an Existing Project
- 30.3. Managing Title Blocks and Cross-References
- 30.4. Customizing Sheet Sets
- 30.5. Archiving, Publishing, and eTransmitting Sheet Sets
- 30.6. The Bottom Line
- 26. Using the Express Tools
- A. The Bottom Line
- A.1. Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
- A.2. Creating Your First Drawing
- A.3. Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
- A.4. Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
- A.5. Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
- A.6. Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
- A.7. Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
- A.8. Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
- A.9. Understanding Plot Styles
- A.10. Adding Text to Drawings
- A.11. Using Fields and Tables
- A.12. Using Dimensions
- A.13. Using Attributes
- A.14. Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD
- A.15. Advanced Editing and Organizing
- A.16. Laying Out Your Printer Output
- A.17. Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools
- A.18. Using Dynamic Blocks
- A.19. Drawing Curves
- A.20. Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
- A.21. Creating 3D Drawings
- A.22. Using Advanced 3D Features
- A.23. Rendering 3D Drawings
- A.24. Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
- A.25. Exploring 3D Mesh Modeling
- A.26. Using the Express Tools
- A.27. Exploring AutoLISP
- A.28. Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
- A.29. Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
- A.30. Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
- B. Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
- B.1. Before Installing AutoCAD
- B.2. Proceeding with the Installation
- B.3. Configuring AutoCAD
- B.3.1. The Files Tab
- B.3.2. The Display Tab
- B.3.3. The Open and Save Tab
- B.3.4. The Plot and Publish Tab
- B.3.5. The System Tab
- B.3.6. The User Preferences Tab
- B.3.6.1. The Windows Standard Behavior Group
- B.3.6.2. The Insertion Scale Group
- B.3.6.3. The Fields Group
- B.3.6.4. The Priority For Coordinate Data Entry Group
- B.3.6.5. The Associative Dimensioning Group
- B.3.6.6. The Hyperlink Group
- B.3.6.7. The Undo/Redo Group
- B.3.6.8. Block Editor Settings
- B.3.6.9. Initial Setup
- B.3.6.10. Lineweight Settings
- B.3.6.11. Edit Scale List
- B.3.7. The Drafting Tab
- B.3.7.1. The AutoSnap Settings Group
- B.3.7.2. The AutoSnap Marker Size Slider
- B.3.7.3. The Object Snap Options Group
- B.3.7.4. The AutoTrack Settings Group
- B.3.7.5. The Alignment Point Acquisition Group
- B.3.7.6. The Aperture Size Slider
- B.3.7.7. The Drafting Tooltip Settings
- B.3.7.8. The Lights Glyph Settings
- B.3.7.9. The Cameras Glyph Settings
- B.3.8. The 3D Modeling Tab
- B.3.9. The Selection Tab
- B.3.10. The Profiles Tab
- B.4. Configuring the Tablet Menu Area
- B.5. Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method
- B.6. Turning On the Grips Feature
- B.7. Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature
- B.8. Adjusting AutoCAD's 3D Graphics System
- B.9. Finding Hidden Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files
- C. Hardware and Software Tips
- C.1. The Graphics Display
- C.2. Pointing Devices
- C.3. Output Devices
- C.4. Fine-Tuning the Appearance of Output
- C.4.1. Making Detailed Adjustments with the Printer/Plotter Configuration Options
- C.4.2. Adding a Plot Stamp
- C.4.3. Controlling How Lines Overlap
- C.4.4. Filtering Paper Sizes
- C.4.5. Filtering Printers
- C.4.6. Controlling the Plot-Preview Background Color
- C.4.7. Controlling the Windows Metafile Background Color
- C.5. Memory and AutoCAD Performance
- C.6. AutoCAD Tools to Improve Memory Use
- C.7. Setting Up Architectural Desktop to Act Like Standard AutoCAD
- C.8. When Things Go Wrong
- D. System Variables and Dimension Styles
- D.1. System Variables
- D.2. Taking a Closer Look at the Dimension Style Dialog Boxes
- D.2.1. The Dimension Style Manager Dialog Box
- D.2.2. The New/Modify/Override Dimension Style Dialog Box
- D.2.3. Notes on Metric Dimensioning
- D.2.4. Drawing Blocks for Your Own Dimension Arrows and Tick Marks
- E. About the Companion DVD
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