Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005

ISBN: 0782143407
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2004
Pages: 261

Authors: George Omura

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Table of Contents
BackCover
Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005
Introduction
AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005
Getting Information Fast
What to Expect
The Minimum System Requirements
Doing Things in Style
What s on the CD?
New Features of AutoCAD 2005
Contact the Author
Part I: The Basics
Chapter 1: This Is AutoCAD
Taking a Guided Tour
Working with AutoCAD
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
Getting to Know the Draw Toolbar
Starting Your First Drawing
Specifying Distances with Coordinates
Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
Selecting Objects
Editing with Grips
Getting Help
Displaying Data in a Text Window
Displaying the Properties of an Object
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 3: Learning the Tools of the Trade
Setting Up a Work Area
Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools
Exploring the Drawing Process
Planning and Laying Out a Drawing
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 4: Organizing Your Work
Creating a Symbol
Inserting a Symbol
Modifying a Block
Grouping Objects
Organizing Information with Layers
Working on Layers
Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers
Finding Files on Your Hard Disk
Inserting Symbols with Drag-and-Drop
If You Want to Experiment...
Part II: Building on the Basics
Chapter 5: Editing for Productivity
Creating and Using Templates
Copying an Object Multiple Times
Developing Your Drawing
Drawing Parallel Lines
Eliminating Blocks, Layers, Line Types, Shapes, and Styles
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Drawing Skills
Assembling the Parts
Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display
Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings
Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options
Using External References
Editing Xrefs in Place
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 7: Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
Plotting the Plan
Understanding the Plotter Settings
WYSIWYG Plotting Using Layout Tabs
Setting Color, Line Corner Styles, and Shading Patterns with Plot Styles
Assigning Plot Styles Directly to Layers and Objects
Adding an Output Device
Storing a Page Setup
Plotter and Printer Hardware Considerations
Sending Your Drawings to a Service Bureau
Using Batch and Electronic Plots
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 8: Adding Text to Drawings
Adding Text to a Drawing
Understanding Text Formatting in AutoCAD
Organizing Text by Styles
What Do the Fonts Look Like?
Adding Special Characters
Adding Simple Text Objects
Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties
Adding Tables to Your Drawing
Using the Check Spelling Feature
Substituting Fonts
Finding and Replacing Text
Accelerating Zooms and Regens with Qtext
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 9: Using Dimensions
Understanding the Components of a Dimension
Creating a Dimension Style
Drawing Linear Dimensions
Editing Dimensions
Dimensioning Non-orthogonal Objects
Adding a Note with an Arrow
Skewing Dimension Lines
Applying Ordinate Dimensions
Adding Tolerance Notation
If You Want to Experiment...
Part III: Becoming an Expert
Chapter 10: Attributes--Storing Data with Graphics
Creating Attributes
Editing Attributes
Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 11: Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD
Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files
Tracing a Drawing
Importing and Tracing Raster Images
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 12: Power Editing
Editing More Efficiently
Using Grips to Simplify Editing
Using External References (Xrefs)
Using the Layout Tabs and Paper Space
Working with Paper Space Viewports
Understanding Line Weights, Line Types, and Dimensions in Paper Space
Managing Layers
Using Advanced Tools: Filter, Quick Select, and the Calculator
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 13: Drawing Curves and Solid Fills
Editing Polylines
Creating a Polyline Spline Curve
Using True Spline Curves
Marking Divisions on Curves
Sketching with AutoCAD
Filling In Solid Areas
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 14: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries
Getting General Information
Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs
Using AutoCAD Drawings in Desktop Publishing
Combining Data from Different Sources
If You Want to Experiment...
Part IV: 3D Modeling and Imaging
Chapter 15: Introducing 3D
Creating a 3D Drawing
Viewing a 3D Drawing
Visualizing Your 3D Model
Getting the 3D Results You Want
Drawing 3D Surfaces
Creating and Using Slides
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 16: Using Advanced 3D Features
Creating Complex 3D Surfaces
Using Other Surface-Drawing Tools
Editing a Mesh
Moving Objects in 3D Space
Viewing Your Model in Perspective
Adjusting the Camera
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 17: Rendering and Animating 3D Drawings
Things to Do Before You Start
Creating a Quick-Study Rendering
Adding a Background Scene
Creating Effects with Lighting
Adding Reflections and Detail with Ray Tracing
Creating and Adjusting Texture Maps
Adding a Landscape and People
Using Other Rendering Output Options
Reducing Rendering Time for Quick Studies
Smoothing Out the Rough Edges
Printing Your Renderings
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 18: Mastering 3D Solids
Understanding Solid Modeling
Creating Solid Forms
Creating Complex Solids
Editing Solids
Enhancing the 2D Drawing Process
Finding the Properties of a Solid
Taking Advantage of Stereolithography
If You Want to Experiment...
Part V: Customization and Integration
Chapter 19: Introduction to Customization
Using Enhancements Straight from the Source
Using Utilities Available from Other Sources
Putting AutoLISP to Work
Using Third-Party Software
Getting the Latest Information from Online Services
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 20: Integrating AutoCAD into Your Projects and Organization
Customizing Toolbars
Customizing Toolbar Tools
Adding Your Own Pull-Down Menu
Creating Accelerator Keys
Understanding the Diesel Macro Language
Creating Custom Line Types
Creating Hatch Patterns
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 21: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
Sharing Drawings over the Internet
ePublishing Your Drawings
Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes
Establishing Office Standards
Converting Multiple Layer Settings
If You Want to Experiment...
Chapter 22: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
Understanding Sheet Sets
Creating a Sheet Set from an Existing Project
Managing Title Blocks and Cross-References
Customizing Sheet Sets
Archiving, Publishing, and eTransmitting Sheet Sets
Preparing Your Project Files
If You Want to Experiment...
Appendices
Appendix A: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
Before Installing AutoCAD
Proceeding with the Installation
Understanding the AutoCAD Program Files
Configuring AutoCAD
Configuring the Tablet Menu Area
Turning On the NounVerb Selection Method
Turning On the Grips Feature
Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature
Adjusting AutoCAD s 3D Graphics System
Appendix B: Hardware and Software Tips
Pointing Devices
Output Devices
Fine-Tuning the Appearance of Output
Fine-Tuning PostScript File Export
Memory and AutoCAD Performance
AutoCAD Tools to Improve Memory Use
Setting Up Architectural Desktop to Act like Standard AutoCAD
When Things Go Wrong
Appendix C: System and Dimension Variables
Setting System Variables
Setting Dimension Variables
Taking a Closer Look at the Dimension Style Dialog Boxes
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