Introduction to AutoCAD 2016: 2D and 3D Design

by Bernd S. Palm, Alf Yarwood

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138925854
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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