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AutoCAD 2015: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate

AutoCAD 2015: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 21st Edition

AutoCAD 2015: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate is a comprehensive textbook that contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. This textbook discusses every AutoCAD command thoroughly with the help of examples and illustrations thus making it easy for the users to understand the functions of all tools and commands as well as their applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. The book also covers basic drafting concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD.

AutoCAD 2015: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate is a comprehensive textbook that contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. This textbook discusses every AutoCAD command thoroughly with the help of examples and illustrations thus making it easy for the users to understand the functions of all tools and commands as well as their applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. The book also covers basic drafting concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD.

Authors
CADCIM Technologies, USA
Prof. Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA
ISBN
978-1-936646-69-2
Pages
992
Binding
eBook

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
  • Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD
  • Chapter 3: Starting with Advanced Sketching
  • Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids
  • Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I
  • Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II
  • Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables
  • Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing
  • Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions
  • Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables
  • Chapter 11: Adding Constraints to Sketches
  • Chapter 12: Hatching Drawings
  • Chapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts
  • Chapter 14: Plotting Drawings
  • Chapter 15: Template Drawings
  • Chapter 16: Working with Blocks
  • Chapter 17: Defining Block Attributes
  • Chapter 18: Understanding External References
  • Chapter 19: Working with Advanced Drawing Options
  • Chapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects
  • Chapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding
  • Index

Salient Features

  • Consists of 21 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the application part of AutoCAD
  • Summarizes on the first page the topics that will be covered in it
  • Explains the concept through real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience
  • Provides additional information throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes
  • Provides Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge
  • Provides step-by-step instructions for easy learning of the software while strengthening the problem-solving skills
  • Emphasizes on commands and shortcuts to increase efficiency of the users
  • Discusses in detail the latest enhancements in software such as Object Selection Methods, Multiline Text, and Inserting Blocks

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