Just Enough AutoCAD 2006

Just Enough AutoCAD 2006
Author: George Omura
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2006-12-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 047011326X

Your Guide to Essential AutoCAD Techniques Award-winning and best-selling AutoCAD author George Omura has developed this practical reference to help you learn AutoCAD basics easily and efficiently. His straightforward explanations and realistic exercises focus squarely on accomplishing vital tasks. Whether you're completely new to AutoCAD or you're looking for a quick refresher to perform a particular task, Just Enough AutoCAD 2006 provides the authoritative instruction you need. You'll become familiar with the drafting tools of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and learn how to: Draw accurately and quickly Effectively edit AutoCAD drawings Create 3D models Get organized with layers, blocks, groups, and external references Efficiently add and edit notes and dimensions Find areas and distances quickly Extract hidden data Set up AutoCAD to work with your printer

Learning Design with Alias StudioTools

Learning Design with Alias StudioTools
Author: Fridolin T. Beisert
Publisher: Sybex
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2006-04-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Learning Design with Alias StudioTools is your hands-on guide to modeling and visualization in 3D. Learn to communicate ideas quickly, accurately and efficiently with software tools that set the standard for outstanding design for transportation and consumer products. Learning Design with Alias StudioTools will teach you to build the most efficient designs quickly and effectively. Learn to master the world's most powerful computer aided design software through easy to follow hands-on exercises. Working with consumer and transportation projects, you'll discover the powerful tools at your disposal and learn how to translate your concepts to the screen. You'll understand the power of working in 3D for rapid ideation and collaboration. Make changes simply and quickly with a click of your mouse.Take your design from the concept stage to the final render, ready for presentation. The book explores eight unique projects based on the designs of Fridolin Beisert, Instructor at the Art Center College of Design and Features a gallery of images by students and faculty. We've even included a 90-day trial of Alias DesignStudio & Alias ImageStudio to help you further develop your skills! With this book you will: * Get to know the Alias StudioTools interface * Model with primitives * Work with curves * Learn to trim and fillet * Learn to create surface edges * Understand texturing, shading & lighting * Work with Industrial & Transportation Design Projects * Explore animation with your Designs * Troubleshoot y our work * Build a mobile phone, car, tires, rims, & more... What you need to use this book * Alias DesignStudio 13, Studio 13, or AutoStudio 13, or Studio Personal Learning Edition 13 * DVD-ROM drive Bonus Features * 90-day trial of Alias DesignStudio & Alas ImageStudio * Instructor-led movies * Support files Recommended Prerequisites: * Alias StudioTools Beginner's Guide Related Products: * StudioTools Techniques/Product Design * StudioTools Techniques/Packaging Design * StudioTools Techniques/Art to Part

AutoCAD

AutoCAD
Author: Lynn Allen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118058534

Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques you'll ever find. Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions--all in fast, easy-to-digest nuggets. Discover keyboard shortcuts and little-known system variables or punch up your style with expert tips on visualizing, publishing, and 3D modeling. No matter what your experience level, you're sure to increase productivity and master professional-level techniques with this lively, practical book. * Tweak Windows(r) and AutoCAD to get the UI you want * Handle layers and select objects like a pro * Create dimensions, hatch patterns, and text correctly the first time * Comprehend the complexities of Sheet Sets and Paperspace * Unleash the power of dynamic blocks * Get visualization tips from the experts * Plot or publish in the background while you keep drawing * Take control of AutoCAD with customization techniques * Master the friendly new world of 3D in AutoCAD 2007

Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017

Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017
Author: George Omura
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1991
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119240077

The bestselling guide to AutoCAD, updated and expanded for the AutoCAD 2017 release Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 is the premier guide to the world's leading CAD program. With clear explanation, focused examples, and step-by-step instruction, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to use AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 effectively. From basic drafting tools to 3D modeling, this book leaves no stone unturned in exploring the full repertoire of AutoCAD capabilities. Hands-on instruction allows for more productive learning, and provides clarification of crucial techniques. Effective as both a complete tutorial and a dip-in reference, the broadly-applicable concepts and instructions will appeal to AutoCAD users across industries and abilities. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to align with the software's latest features and capabilities, giving you a one-stop resource for getting up to speed. AutoCAD is the leading software for 2D and 3D technical drawings, and AutoCAD LT makes the software's tremendous functionality more accessible for smaller businesses and individuals. This guide shows you how to take full advantage of this powerful design platform, with expert guidance every step of the way. Get acquainted with the interface and master basic tools Utilize hatches, fields, cures, solid fills, dynamic blocks, and more Explore 3D modeling and imaging for more holistic design Customize the AutoCAD workflow to suit your needs Whether you're learning AutoCAD for the first time, upgrading from a previous version, or preparing for a certification exam, you need a thorough reference designed for the way professionals work. Mastering AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 is your ideal guide, with complete tutorials and expert advice.

Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2006

Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2006
Author: James D. Bethune
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 794
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This book complies with ANSI standards and teaches technical drawing using AutoCAD as its drawing instrument. Taking a step-by-step approach, it encourages users to work at their own pace and uses sample problems and illustrations to guide them through the powerful features of this drawing program. Unique to this book, over 140 exercise problems are included to provide users with an opportunity to develop their creativity and problem-solving capabilities. Provides users with the latest information on dynamic blocks, user interface improvements and productivity enhancements of the 2006 upgrade. Discusses drawing conventions and practices as related to national standards. Provides complete information on how to use the Dimension and Tolerance commands. Supports the step-by-step approach by illustrating how to use AutoCAD 2006 and its features to solve various design problems. Professionals in the field and those new to AutoCAD.

AutoCAD

AutoCAD
Author: Dan Abbott
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2007-01-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470109939

"I've been using AutoCAD for 22 years and have written a hundred books on the subject. I reviewed many CAD books back in the days when book reviews were common in CAD publications; some were innovative, others were just sad. But for nearly a decade, it's been mostly silence on the book review front. Then earlier in the summer, a book arrived in the mail from Sybex: AutoCAD Secrets Every User Should Know by Dan Abbott. Reading it, I got excited: here's a book for every AutoCAD user, even old-timers like me." - Ralph Grabowski, Editor, upFront.eZine.com: The Business of CAD Learn the "why" behind the "how" in this one-of-a-kind reference packed with tips and techniques from award-winning AutoCAD expert Dan Abbott. This info-packed guide reveals some of the best kept AutoCAD secrets on technical standards, AutoLISP programming, DOS functions, scripts, 3D, and everything in between. Based on his popular "Things Every AutoCAD User Should Know" session at Autodesk University and other industry events, Dan gives you the answers to frequently asked AutoCAD questions in his direct and entertaining style while using real-world case studies to put your skills into practice. Read it cover to cover or dive right in to the sections you need most, then get ready to improve your productivity, save more time, and become an AutoCAD all-star.