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Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 / George Omura with Brian Benton

Author
Omura, George
Additional Titles
AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017
Published
Indianapolis, Indiana : Autodesk Official Press/Sybex, [2016]
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xxxiii, 1,046 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Benton, Brian C.

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Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Exploring the Interface -- Taking a Guided Tour -- Launching AutoCAD -- The AutoCAD Window -- Using the Application Menu -- Using the Ribbon -- Picking Points in the Drawing Area -- Using the UCS Icon -- Working in the Command Window -- Working with AutoCAD -- Opening an Existing File -- Getting a Closer Look -- Saving a File as You Work -- Making Changes -- Working with Multiple Files -- Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 2 Creating Your First Drawing -- Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels -- Starting Your First Drawing -- Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates -- Specifying Polar Coordinates -- Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates -- Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts -- Understanding Cursor Modes -- Choosing Command Options -- Selecting Objects -- Selecting Objects in AutoCAD -- Providing Base Points -- Using Noun/Verb Selection -- Editing with Grips -- Stretching Lines by Using Grips -- Moving and Rotating with Grips -- Understanding Dynamic Input -- Displaying Data in a Text Window -- Displaying the Properties of an Object -- Getting Help -- Using the InfoCenter -- Finding Additional Sources of Help -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools -- Setting Up a Work Area -- Specifying Units -- Fine Tuning the Measurement System -- Setting Up the Drawing Limits -- Looking at an Alternative to Limits -- Understanding Scale Factors -- Using Polar Tracking -- Setting the Polar Tracking Angle -- Exploring the Drawing Process -- Locating an Object in Reference to Others -- Getting a Closer Look -- Modifying an Object -- Planning and Laying Out a Drawing -- Making a Preliminary Sketch -- Using the Layout -- Erasing the Layout Lines -- Putting on the Finishing Touches -- Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking -- Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools -- Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid -- Using Snap Modes -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups -- Creating and Using a Symbol -- Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box -- Inserting a Symbol -- Scaling and Rotating Blocks -- Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol -- Modifying a Block -- Unblocking and Redefining a Block -- Saving a Block as a Drawing File -- Replacing Existing Files with Blocks -- Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options -- Other Uses for Blocks -- Understanding the Annotation Scale -- Grouping Objects -- Modifying Members of a Group -- Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group -- Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box -- Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks -- Organizing Information with Layers -- Creating and Assigning Layers -- Working on Layers -- Controlling Layer Visibility -- Finding the Layers You Want -- Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers -- Assigning Linetypes to Layers -- Adding a Linetype to a Drawing -- Controlling Lineweights -- Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers -- Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently -- Creating and Using Templates -- Creating a Template -- Using a Template -- Copying an Object Multiple Times -- Making Circular Copies -- Making Row and Column Copies -- Fine Tuning Your View -- Finishing the Kitchenette -- Array Along a Path -- Making Changes to an Associative Array -- Developing Your Drawing -- Importing Settings -- Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects -- Finding an Exact Distance Along a Curve -- Changing the Length of Objects -- Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing -- Eliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Linetypes, Shapes, Styles, and More -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References -- Assembling the Parts -- Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display -- Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing -- Saving Views -- Understanding the Frozen Layer Option -- Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings -- Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area -- Adding Predefined Hatch Patterns -- Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately -- Updating a Block from an External File -- Changing the Hatch Area -- Modifying a Hatch Pattern -- Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options -- Controlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel -- Fine Tuning the Boundary Behavior -- Controlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel -- Controlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight -- Using Additional Hatch Features -- Using Gradient Shading -- Tips for Using Hatch -- Space Planning and Hatch Patterns -- Using External References -- Attaching a Drawing as an External Reference -- Other Differences Between External References and Blocks -- Other External Reference Options -- Clipping Xref Views and Improving Performance -- Editing Xrefs in Place -- Using the External Reference Tab -- Adding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs -- Understanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts -- Plotting the Plan -- Understanding the Plotter Settings -- Paper Size -- Drawing Orientation -- Plot Area -- Plot Scale -- Shaded Viewport Options -- Plot Offset -- Plot Options -- Exit Options -- Plotting Using Layout Views -- Setting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports -- Adding an Output Device -- Editing a Plotter Configuration -- Storing a Page Setup -- Using Electronic Plots -- Exporting to PDF Through the Plot Dialog Box -- Exporting to PDF Through the Export To DWF/PDF Ribbon Panel -- Exporting Autodesk DWF and DWFx Files -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 9 Adding Text to Drawings -- Preparing a Drawing for Text -- Organizing Text by Styles -- Getting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels -- Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text -- Inserting Text -- Exploring Text and Scale -- Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options -- Styles -- Set Current/New/Delete -- Font -- Size -- Effects -- Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD -- Adjusting the Text Height and Font -- Understanding the Text Editor Tab -- Adding Symbols and Special Characters -- Setting Indents and Tabs -- What Do the Fonts Look Like' -- Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects -- Justifying Single-Line Text Objects -- Using Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects -- Using the Check Spelling Feature -- How Check Spelling Works -- Choosing a Dictionary -- Substituting Fonts -- Finding and Replacing Text -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 10 Using Fields and Tables -- Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties -- Adding Tables to Your Drawing -- Creating a Table -- Adding Cell Text -- Adjusting Table Text Orientation and Location -- Editing the Table Line Work -- Adding Formulas to Cells -- Using Formulas Directly in Cells -- Using Other Math Operations -- Importing and Exporting Tables -- Importing a Table -- Exporting Tables -- Creating Table Styles -- Adding or Modifying a Table Style -- The Table Style Options -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 11 Using Dimensions -- Understanding the Components of a Dimension -- Creating a Dimension Style -- Setting Up the Primary Unit Style -- Setting the Height for Dimension Text -- Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text -- Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale -- Setting Up Alternate Units -- Setting the Current Dimension Style -- Modifying a Dimension Style -- Drawing Linear Dimensions -- Understanding the Dimensions Panel -- Placing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions -- Continuing a Dimension -- Drawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line -- Adjusting the Distance Between Dimensions -- Editing Dimensions -- Appending Data to Dimension Text -- Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions -- Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions -- Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together -- Associating Dimensions with Objects -- Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation -- Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions -- Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects -- Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Linear Distances -- Dimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs -- Skewing Dimension Lines -- Using the Dimension Tool -- Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow -- Creating Multileader Styles -- Editing Multileader Notes -- Breaking a Dimension Line for a Leader -- Applying Ordinate Dimensions -- Adding Tolerance Notation -- Inserting Tolerance and Datum Values -- Adding Inspection Dimensions -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 12 Using Attributes -- Creating Attributes -- Adding Attributes to Blocks -- Copying and Editing Attribute Definitions -- Turning the Attribute Definitions into a Block -- Inserting Blocks Containing Attributes -- Editing Attributes -- Editing Attribute Values One at a Time -- Editing Attribute Text Formats and Properties -- Making Global Changes to Attribute Values -- Making Invisible Attributes Visible -- Making Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes -- Other Block Attribute Manager Options -- Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes -- Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information -- Performing the Extraction -- Extracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 13 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources -- Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files -- Importing a Raster Image -- Working with a Raster Image -- Scaling a Raster Image -- Controlling Object Visibility and Overlap with Raster Images -- Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Fade -- Clipping a Raster Image -- Turning Off the Frame, Adjusting Overall Quality, and Controlling Transparency -- Working with PDF Files -- Importing a PDF -- Scaling and Osnaps with PDFs -- Controlling the PDF Display -- Importing a PDF as an AutoCAD Drawing -- Coordinating Geographic Locations -- Making Adjustments to the Map -- Finding Measurements and Distances -- The Bottom Line --, Contents note continued: ch. 14 Advanced Editing and Organizing -- Using External References -- Preparing Existing Drawings for External Referencing -- Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing -- Updating Blocks in Xrefs -- Importing Named Elements from Xrefs -- Controlling the Xref Search Path -- Managing Layers -- Saving and Recalling Layer Settings -- Other Tools for Managing Layers -- Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select -- Filtering Selections -- Using Quick Select -- Using the QuickCalc Calculator -- Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles -- Converting Units with QuickCalc -- Using QuickCalc to Find Points -- Finding Fractional Distances between Two Points -- Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command -- Storing Expressions and Values -- Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 15 Laying Out Your Printer Output -- Understanding Model Space and Paper Space -- Switching from Model Space to Paper Space -- Setting the Size of a Paper Space Layout -- Creating New Paper Space Viewports -- Reaching Inside Viewports -- Working with Paper Space Viewports -- Scaling Views in Paper Space -- Setting Layers in Individual Viewports -- Creating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts -- Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports -- Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space -- Controlling and Viewing Lineweights in Paper Space -- The Lineweight Settings Dialog Box -- Linetype Scales and Paper Space -- Dimensioning in Paper Space Layouts -- Other Uses for Paper Space -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 16 Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools -- Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools? -- Connecting Objects with Geometric Constraints -- Using AutoConstrain to Add Constraints Automatically -- Editing a Drawing Containing Constraints -- Using Other Geometric Constraints -- Using Constraints in the Drawing Process -- Controlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints -- Adding a Dimensional Constraint -- Editing a Dimensional Constraint -- Using Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions -- Adding a Formula Parameter -- Testing the Formula -- Using Other Formulas -- Editing the Constraint Options -- Putting Constraints to Use -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 17 Using Dynamic Blocks -- Exploring the Block Editor -- Opening the Block Editor -- Editing a Block and Creating New Blocks -- Creating a Dynamic Block -- Adding a Parameter -- Adding an Action -- Adding an Increment Value -- Editing Parameters and Actions -- Keeping an Object Centered -- Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks -- Adding a List of Predefined Options -- Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block -- Rotating Objects in Unison -- Filling In a Space Automatically with Objects -- Including Block Information with Data Extraction -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 18 Drawing Curves -- Introducing Polylines -- Drawing a Polyline -- Setting Polyline Options -- Editing Polylines -- Setting Pedit Options -- Smoothing Polylines -- Editing Vertices -- Creating a Polyline Spline Curve -- Using True Spline Curves -- Drawing a True Spline -- Understanding the Spline Options -- Fine Tuning Spline Curves -- Marking Divisions on Curves -- Dividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length -- Dividing Objects into Specified Lengths -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 19 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings -- Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries -- Finding the Area of an Object -- Using Hatch Patterns to Find Areas -- Adding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command -- Getting General Information -- Determining the Drawing's Status -- Keeping Track of Time -- Getting Information from System Variables -- Keeping a Log of Your Activity -- Capturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window -- Understanding the Command Window Context Menu -- Storing Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files -- Searching for AutoCAD Files -- Recovering Corrupted Files -- Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs -- Exporting DXF Files -- Opening or Importing DXF Files -- Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs -- Exporting Raster Files -- Exporting Vector Files -- WMF Output -- Using OLE to Import Data -- Editing OLE Links -- Importing Worksheets as AutoCAD Tables -- Understanding Options for Embedding Data -- Using the Clipboard to Export AutoCAD Drawings -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 20 Creating 3D Drawings -- Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace -- Drawing in 3D Using Solids -- Adjusting Appearances -- Creating a 3D Box -- Editing 3D Solids with Grips -- Constraining Motion with the Gizmo -- Rotating Objects in 3D Using Dynamic UCS -- Drawing on a 3D Object's Surface -- Pushing and Pulling Shapes from a Solid -- Making Changes to Your Solid -- Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes -- Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters -- Moving Around Your Model -- Finding Isometric and Orthogonal Views -- Rotating Freely Around Your Model -- Changing Your View Direction -- Using SteeringWheels -- Changing Where You Are Looking -- Flying through Your View -- Changing from Perspective to Parallel Projection -- Getting a Visual Effect -- Using Visual Styles -- Creating a Sketched Look with Visual Styles -- In-Canvas Viewport Controls -- Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing -- Using the Point Cloud Feature -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 21 Using Advanced 3D Features -- Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter -- Mastering the User Coordinate System -- Defining a UCS -- Saving a UCS -- Working in a UCS -- Building 3D Parts in Separate Files -- Understanding the UCS Options -- UCS Based on Object Orientation -- UCS Based on Offset Orientation -- UCS Rotated Around an Axis -- Orienting a UCS in the View Plane -- Manipulating the UCS Icon -- Saving a UCS with a View -- Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing -- Using the Array Tools -- Making Changes to an Associative Array -- Creating Complex 3D Surfaces -- Laying Out a 3D Form -- Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats -- Using a 3D Polyline -- Creating a Curved 3D Surface -- Converting the Surface into a Solid -- Shaping the Solid -- Finding the Interference between Two Solids -- Creating Tubes with the Sweep Tool -- Using Sweep to Create Complex Forms -- Creating Spiral Forms -- Creating Surface Models -- Slicing a Solid with a Surface -- Finding the Volume of a Cut -- Understanding the Loft Command -- Moving Objects in 3D Space -- Aligning Objects in 3D Space -- Moving an Object in 3D -- Rotating an Object in 3D -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 22 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids -- Understanding Solid Modeling -- Creating Solid Forms -- Joining Primitives -- Cutting Portions Out of a Solid -- Creating Complex Solids -- Tapering an Extrusion -- Sweeping a Shape on a Curved Path -- Revolving a Polyline -- Editing Solids -- Splitting a Solid into Two Pieces -- Rounding Corners with the Fillet Tool -- Chamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool -- Using the Solid-Editing Tools -- Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process -- Drawing Standard Top, Front, and Right-Side Views -- Creating 2D Drawings with the Base View Command -- Adding Dimensions and Notes in a Layout -- Using Visual Styles with a Viewport -- Visualizing Solids -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 23 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling -- Creating a Simple 3D Mesh -- Creating a Mesh Primitive -- Understanding the Parts of a Mesh -- Smoothing a Mesh -- Editing Faces and Edges -- Stretching Faces -- Moving an Edge -- Adding More Faces -- Rotating an Edge -- Adding a Crease -- Splitting and Extruding a Mesh Face -- Creating Mesh Surfaces -- Revolved Surface -- Edge Surface -- Ruled Surface -- Tabulated Surface -- Converting Meshes to Solids -- Understanding 3D Surfaces -- Editing Surfaces -- Using Extrude, Surface Trim, and Surface Fillet -- Using Surface Blend, Patch, and Offset -- Understanding Associativity -- Editing with Control Vertices -- Editing with the CV Edit Bar -- Making Holes in a Surface with the Project Geometry Panel -- Visualizing Curvature: Understanding the Analysis Panel -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 24 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns -- Using Workspaces -- Customizing the User Interface -- Taking a Quick Customization Tour -- Understanding the Customizations In All Files Panel -- Getting the Overall View -- Finding Commands in the Command List -- Opening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts -- Getting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group -- Creating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus -- Customizing Ribbon Panel Tools -- Creating Macros in Tools and Menus -- Pausing for User Input -- Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option -- Editing Keyboard Shortcuts -- Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations -- Understanding the DIESEL Macro Language -- Using DIESEL at the Command Line -- Using DIESEL in a Custom Menu Macro -- Using DIESEL as a Menu Bar Option Label -- Using DIESEL and Fields to Generate Text -- Creating Custom Linetypes -- Viewing Available Linetypes -- Creating a New Linetype -- Understanding the Linetype Code -- Creating Complex Linetypes -- Creating Hatch Patterns -- The Bottom Line -- ch. 25 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings -- Sharing Drawings Online -- Sharing Project Files with eTransmit -- Protecting AutoCAD Drawing Files -- Publishing Your Drawings -- Exchanging Drawing Sets -- Exploring Other Publish Options -- Creating a PDF or DWF File by Using the Plot Dialog Box -- Sharing Files with A360 Drive -- Getting Started with A360 Drive -- Sharing Files -- Viewing Drawings Online -- Controlling File Access -- Tracking File Versions -- Collaborating with Others Using Design Feed -- Adding Hyperlinks to Drawings -- Creating Hyperlinks -- Editing and Deleting Hyperlinks -- Taking a Closer Look at the Hyperlink Options -- Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes -- Getting Familiar with DesignCenter -- Opening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter -- Finding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing -- Exchanging Data between Open Files --, and Contents note continued: Loading Specific Files into DesignCenter -- Customizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter -- Establishing Office Standards -- Establishing Layering and Text Conventions -- Checking Office Standards -- Converting Multiple Layer Settings -- Exploring Other Layer Translator Options -- The Bottom Line -- Appendix A The Bottom Line -- Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface -- Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing -- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools -- Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups -- Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks -- Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently -- Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches and External References -- Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts -- Chapter 9: Adding Text to Drawings -- Chapter 10: Using Fields and Tables -- Chapter 11: Using Dimensions -- Chapter 12: Using Attributes -- Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources -- Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing -- Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output -- Chapter 16: Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools -- Chapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks -- Chapter 18: Drawing Curves -- Chapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings -- Chapter 20: Creating 3D Drawings -- Chapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features -- Chapter 22: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids -- Chapter 23: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling -- Chapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns -- Chapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings -- Appendix B Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD -- Before Installing AutoCAD -- Proceeding with the Installation -- Configuring AutoCAD -- The Files Tab -- The Display Tab -- The Open And Save Tab -- The Plot and Publish Tab -- The System Tab -- The User Preferences Tab -- The Drafting Tab -- The 3D Modeling Tab -- The Selection Tab -- The Profiles Tab -- The Online Tab -- Configuring the Tablet Menu Area -- Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method -- Turning On the Grips Feature -- Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature -- Adjusting the AutoCAD 3D Graphics System -- Finding Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files -- Setting Up AutoCAD with a White Background -- Appendix C The Autodesk AutoCAD 2017 Certification.
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9781119240051 paperback
1119240050
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Includes index.
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