AutoCAD Pocket Reference


Book Description

THIS IS THE RIGHT REFERENCE FOR YOU IF : You need help in using the right commands on the job or in the classroom. You need a compact reference that you can take with you anywhere. You want a reference that lets you locate what you need quickly and easily. You need a reference that includes all basic AutoCAD commands and concepts. You are using AutoCAD release 2009 or later.




AutoCAD Workbook for Architects and Engineers


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This practical step-by-step guide - designed for use at your computer - gives clear, compact instructions and self-test exercises to help you learn 2-D drawing using AutoCAD. The text is written for use on all AutoCAD releases from 2000 to 2008. Computer-aided drawing is a skill that every student in architecture, engineering, the trades and construction must learn – and ideally at the computer, actually drawing things. AutoCAD is the most widely used package in the industry but existing teaching books tend to be too wordy and focus more on technical wizardry than on how to deliver actual finished drawings using industry drafting protocols.AutoCAD Workbook gives you the skills you need for the full range of drawing types using a wide variety of commands and sequences. Each chapter - or teaching module – contains a brief introduction to the commands, explaining exactly how each one can be used, and plenty of exercises to demonstrate how to produce everything from working drawings to presentation drawings; and orthographic projection to pictorial views. Examples include residential and commercial buildings for architects and designers; steel and concrete details for civil and structural engineering; mechanical parts and assemblies for mechanical engineering; and millwork and cabinet-making for woodworking applications.




Advanced Autocad(r) 2022 Exercise Workbook


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Looking to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level, but don't know where to turn? Your search is over. AutoCAD® gurus Cheryl Shrock and Steve Heather have created the perfect learning system, packed with lessons, exercises, projects, and practical inside tips. Refreshed screenshots and step-by-step exercises, frequently asked questions, and updated industry-specific projects highlight this edition covering the new AutoCAD 2022 software. This Exercise Workbook covers important AutoCAD commands and step-by-step procedures, including a thorough review of the latest features available (see the feature box, below), including Floating Drawing Tabs and Shared Views. All of this is reinforced by inch and metric exercises, designed to give you the practice needed to efficiently master key skills and complete more advanced projects. Plus, for the first time ever, an AutoCAD Quick Key Guide is included, providing a handy reminder for one-key shortcuts and multiple keyboard combinations. Whether you are an instructor, a student of engineering, design, architecture, or computer graphics, or a hobbyist looking to hone your craft, you will find the Advanced AutoCAD Exercise Workbook an invaluable asset in your AutoCAD library. New and/or Improved Features in AutoCAD 2022: Installer-The new Installer reduces the number of steps required for the initial install, improving performance. Floating Drawing Tabs-Drag a drawing file tab from the main application window to make it a separate drawing file window and have several drawings open at once. This is particularly useful if you have two or more monitors. Shared Views-Store your designs in the Cloud for other users to view, measure, and exchange feedback. Share Current Drawing-Share a link to your drawing file and others can view or edit that drawing in AutoCAD's online application. Trace-Turn this on so that collaborators can work together on drawing changes without altering the existing drawing. Redesigned Start Tab-Take advantage of easier access to recent work and saved drawing files from connected drives, as well as learning resources and announcements from Autodesk.




Beginning AutoCAD® 2019 Exercise Workbook


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For those new to the world of AutoCAD(R), as well as those honing longtime skills, there is simply no better resource on the market than the Beginning AutoCAD(R) 2019 Exercise Workbook. Industry-expert authors and Professors Cheryl Strock and Steve Heather introduce two novel features in AutoCAD 2019, including "Drawing Compare" and "Shared Views," both of which facilitate a greater capacity for colleagues and clients to share and comment upon changes and additions to drawings in real-time. All of the game-changing features of AutoCAD 2018 are highlighted throughout this new Edition, most significantly the inclusion of both METRIC and INCH measurements side-by-side on all exercises as well as the phenomenal feature of SHX font importation during document upload, allowing for fully-editable text on PDF documents. ALL NEW "CAD TIPS" WOVEN THROUGHOUT/for further engagement For the first time, this top-selling Workbook will include a dynamic, new feature called "CAD Tips" which will be interspersed throughout the lessons to further engage readers as well as provide value-added insider information from a longtime expert in the field. New and Improved Features All exercises will now include metric equivalents alongside the original imperial measurements. "Drawing Compare" and "Shared Views," making working with clients and 3rd parties infinitely easier. New "CAD Tips" scattered throughout the book, providing shortcuts and suggestions from our expert author. Additional new features being released by AutoCAD to beta testers.




Beginning AutoCAD® 2017


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Résumé : For new users of AutoCADʼ, or those simply brushing up on their skills, this valuable resource provides step-by-step instructions with corresponding screen shots illustrating exactly what the user will see when using the software. --




Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2022


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Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2022 is designed for users completely new to Autodesk Revit. This text takes a project based approach to learning Autodesk Revit’s architectural tools in which you develop a single family residence all the way to photorealistic renderings like the one on the cover. Each book also includes access to extensive video training designed to further help you master Autodesk Revit. The lessons begin with a basic introduction to Autodesk Revit 2022. The first four chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book a residential building is created and most of Autodesk Revit’s tools and features are covered in greater detail. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, floor plans, renderings, construction sets, etc. About the Videos Access to extensive video training is also included with your purchase of this book. These videos break down each topic into several short videos so that you can easily navigate to a specific aspect of a tool or feature in Autodesk Revit. This makes the videos both a powerful learning tool and convenient video reference. The videos make it easy to see the menu selections and will make learning Revit straightforward and simple. It’s like having the author by your side showing you exactly how to use all the major tools in Autodesk Revit.




Revit Essentials for Architecture


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Revit Essentials for Architecture combines a straightforward, reader-friendly style with detailed project-focused exercises that encourage you to learn by doing. Gain practical, firsthand experience with Autodesk(R) Revit(R) software purpose-built for Building Information Modeling (BIM)




AutoCAD 2021 Beginners Guide


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If you want to learn AutoCAD to create technical drawings, this is the book for you. You will learn to use commands and techniques by following the step-by-step examples given in this book. This book covers everything from creating two-dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) drawings to printing and publishing. The topics covered in this book are illustrated with the help of real world examples such as gaskets, flanges, brackets, schematic line diagrams, and more. Also, this book is well organized and can be used for a course or self-study. - Get familiarized with user interface and navigation tools - Create print ready drawings - Create smart drawings using parametric tools - Have a good command over AutoCAD tools and techniques - Explore the easiest and quickest ways to perform operations - Know how to reuse existing data - Create 3D models and generate 2D drawings You can download Resource Files from: www.cadfolks.com (Available very soon)




Beginning Autocad(r) 2025 Exercise Workbook


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For decades, AutoCAD(R) students, instructors, and professionals have relied on the Exercise Workbook series to develop and hone their use of this exceptionally versatile program. Whether you are an AutoCAD novice, seeking to improve 2D drawing capabilities, or simply looking for a top-notch reference with the very latest updates from Autodesk(R), the bestselling Beginning AutoCAD(R) 2025 Exercise Workbook is the perfect choice. With clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, inside tips, and numerous exercises, AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather help users make real progress in their drawing capabilities. To quick-start working with drawing commands, users can download preset drawing templates from the provided link, or by visiting Industrial Press's print or eBook website product pages. The new AutoCAD 2025 software builds on the features of previous releases. Notable changes include a smarter help menu and useful revisions to the Hatch tool, making it easier to fill in AutoCAD drawings. As ever, this new version enables efficient creation, precise revision, and collaborative sharing of layouts for myriad projects. New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2025: Autodesk Assistant--This artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced help system can help answer AutoCAD-related questions. If the Autodesk Assistant cannot provide the needed answer, it links the user to other sources, including a live Autodesk agent. (Included in Lesson 1) Hatch Improvements--The Hatch tool has been enhanced to enable more efficient placement of a hatch pattern without the previous requirement of a closed boundary. (Included in Lesson 15) Global AutoCAD 2025 Updates--New illustrations, detailed explanations, and step-by-step instructions throughout this Exercise Workbook reflect the latest AutoCAD tools, dialog boxes, and key elements.




Accurate Drawings in AutoCAD for Beginners and Intermediates


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This is the most comprehensive book about AutoCAD 2025 – 2D drafting on the market. It is divided into three major parts: • Essentials: from Chapte r 1 to Chapter 10. It assumes that the reader has no previous experience in AutoCAD; hence it starts from scratch. Chapter 10 contains three projects – one architectural, and two mechanical using both Imperial and metric units. • Intermediate: from Chapter 11 to Chapter 18. It contains a deeper discussion on a subject we touched on in the Essentials part, or a new advance feature. • Advanced: from Chapter 19 to Chapter 26. It discusses the most advanced features of AutoCAD 2025. If you don’t have any prior experience in AutoCAD this book is a perfect start, and you can stop at the end of any part. But if you want to be a real power user of AutoCAD, you should go through all 26 chapters, solving all projects and practices. This book is also a good source to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam. The chapters are divided as follows: • Chapter (1) covers AutoCAD basics along with the interface • Chapter (2) covers AutoCAD techniques to draw with accuracy • Chapters (3 & 4) cover all modifying commands • Chapter (5) covers the AutoCAD method of organizing the drawing using layers and inquiry commands • Chapter (6) covers the methods of creating and editing blocks, and inserting and editing hatches • Chapter (7) covers AutoCAD methods of writing text • Chapter (8) covers how to create and edit dimensions in AutoCAD • Chapter (9) covers how to plot your drawing • Chapter (10) includes three projects, one architectural and two mechanical, covering both metric and imperial units • Chapter (11) covers the creation of more 2D objects • Chapters (12 & 13) cover advanced practices and techniques • Chapter (14) covers Block tools and Block Editing • Chapter (15) covers the creation of Text Style and Table Styles along with Formulas in tables • Chapter (16) covers the creation of Dimension Style & Multileader style plus adding multileaders • Chapter (17) covers the creation of Plot styles, the meaning of Annotative, and DWF creation • Chapter (18) covers how to create a template file and customize AutoCAD interface • Chapter (19) covers Parametric Constraints • Chapter (20) covers Dynamic Blocks • Chapter (21) covers Block Attributes • Chapter (22) covers External Reference • Chapter (23) covers Sheets Sets • Chapter (24) covers CAD Standards and Advanced Layer Commands • Chapter (25) covers Importing PDF files, Design Views, AutoCAD Web, Mobile Apps • Chapter (26) covers the Drawing Compare Function