Table of Contents
Chapter 1. AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part I
1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands
1.4 Practicing the Create Objects Commands
1.6 Practicing the Edit/Modify Objects Commands
Chapter 2. AutoCAD Fundamentals: Part II
2.4 Cartesian Coordinate System
2.7 Additional Drafting Commands
Chapter 3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties
3.3 Introduction to Properties
3.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Floor Plan Layout
Chapter 4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style
4.1 Introduction to Text and Mtext
4.6 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Text and Furniture to Floor Plan Layout
5.3 Working with Hatch Patterns
5.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Hatch to Floor Plan Layout
Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering
Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering
6.1 Introduction to Dimensions
6.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Dimensions to Floor Plan Layout
Chapter 7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge
Chapter 8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays
8.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Mechanical Device
Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering
Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering
Chapter 9. Basic Printing and Output
9.1 Introduction to Printing and Plotting
Chapter 10. Advanced Output—Paper Space
10.1 Introduction to Paper Space
Level 1. Answers to Review Questions
11.1 Introduction to Advanced Linework
11.3 Xline (Construction Line)
11.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (1 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
12.1 Introduction to Advanced Layers
12.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (2 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Chapter 13. Advanced Dimensions
13.1 Introduction to Advanced Dimensions
13.3 Introduction to Constraints
13.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (3 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Chapter 14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools
14.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (4 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Chapter 15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools
15.1 Introduction to Advanced Design and File Management Tools
15.17 Object Tracking (Otrack)
15.29 UCS and Crosshair Rotation
15.32 Level 2 Drawing Project (5 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Spotlight On: Civil Engineering
Spotlight On: Civil Engineering
Chapter 16. Importing and Exporting Data
16.1 Introduction to Importing and Exporting Data
16.2 Importing and Exporting to and from MS Office Applications
16.7 Exporting and the Save as Feature
16.9 Level 2 Drawing Project (6 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Chapter 17. External References (Xrefs)
17.4 Editing and Reloading Xrefs
17.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (7 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
18.1 Introduction to Attributes
18.3 Creating the Attribute Definitions
18.4 Creating the Attribute Block
18.5 Attribute Properties and Editing
18.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (8 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering
Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering
Chapter 19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings
19.1 Introduction to Advanced Output and Pen Settings
19.4 Additional CTB File Features
19.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (9 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
20.1 Introduction to Isometric Perspective
20.3 Ellipses in Isometric Drawing
20.4 Text and Dimensions in Isometric Drawing
20.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (10 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan
Level 2. Answers to Review Questions
21.2 3D Workspaces, Ribbon, Toolbars, and 3D Options
21.7 Visual Styles: Hide and Shade
21.8 View Cube and Navigation Bar
Chapter 22. Object Manipulation
22.1 Introduction to Object Manipulation
Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering
Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering
Chapter 23. Boolean Operations and Primitives
23.1 Introduction to Boolean Operations
23.2 Introduction to Primitives
24.1 Introduction to Solid Modeling
Chapter 25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges
25.1 Introduction to Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges
Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering
Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering
Chapter 26. Surfaces and Meshes
26.1 Introduction to Surfaces and Meshes
Chapter 27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports
27.1 Introduction to Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports
Chapter 28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D
28.1 Introduction to Advanced UCS, Views, Text, and Dimensions in 3D
28.4 Text and Dimensions in 3D
Spotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting
Spotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting
Chapter 29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, and Path Animation
Chapter 30. Lighting and Rendering
30.1 Introduction to Lighting and Rendering
Level 3. Answers to Review Questions
Appendix A. Additional Information on AutoCAD
How is AutoCAD Purchased and How Much Does it Cost?
Are there Significant Differences Between AutoCAD Releases?
Is there an AutoCAD for the Mac?
A Brief History of Autodesk and AutoCAD
Appendix B. Other CAD Software Design and Analysis Tools and Concepts
Miscellaneous Software Extensions
Appendix D. Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Linetypes (String Complex and Shape Complex)
Hatch Pattern Definitions (Basic)
Appendix E. Principles of CAD Management
Part 1. Know the Seven Golden Rules of AutoCAD
Part 2. Know the Capabilities and Limitations of AutoCAD
Part 3. Maintain an Office CAD Standard
Part 4. Be an Effective Teacher and Hiring Manager
Part 5. Stay Current and Competent
Appendix F. AutoLISP Basics and Advanced Customization Tools
Overview 3. Vba, .Net, Active X, and Objectarx
Advanced Features and the Vlide Command
Appendix G. PC Hardware, Printers/Plotters, Networks, and the Cloud
Appendix I. Lighting, Rendering, Effects, and Animation
Appendix J. AutoCAD Certification Exams
Appendix K. AutoCAD Employment
Appendix L. AutoCAD Humor, Oddities, Quirks, and Easter Eggs