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1 online resource (xxiii, 730 pages) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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| Summary |
Gindis introduces AutoCAD with step by step instructions, stripping away complexities to begin working in AutoCAD immediately. All concepts are explained first in theory, and then shown in practice, helping the reader understand what it is they are doing and why, before they do it. Divided into three parts, the book covers beginning through advanced AutoCAD, including 3D features. Also included is an extensive Appendix for each part, detailing additional useful CAD-related information not often found in other text books The book contains supporting graphics (screen shots) and a summary with a self-test section at the end of each chapter. Also included are drawing examples and exercises, and two running "projects" that the student works on as he/she progresses through the chapters . 1) Strips away complexities, both real and perceived and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts. 2) Teaches only what is essential to operating AutoCAD first, thereby immediately building student confidence. 3) All basic commands are documented step-by-step, meaning that what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds is all spelled out in discrete and clear steps with screen shots added as needed. 4) Using the author's extensive multi-industry knowledge of what is important and widely used in practice versus what is not, the material is presented by immediately immersing the student in practical, critically essential knowledge, with no padding of text or filler material. 5) All concepts are explained first in theory, and only then is AutoCAD introduced and the actual "button pushing" discussed. This is one of the key concepts in having students understand exactly what it is they are doing and why, before they do it |
| Contents |
Level 1 CHAPTER 1 AutoCAD Fundamentals Part I CHAPTER 2 AutoCAD Fundamentals Part II CHAPTER 3 Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties CHAPTER 4 Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style CHAPTER 5 Hatch Patterns CHAPTER 6 Dimensions CHAPTER 7 Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge CHAPTER 8 Polar, Rectangular and Path Arrays CHAPTER 9 Basic Printing and Output CHAPTER 10 Advanced Output-Paper Space Level 2 CHAPTER 11 Advanced Linework CHAPTER 12 Advanced Layers CHAPTER 13 Advanced Dimensions CHAPTER 14 Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools CHAPTER 15 Advanced Design and File Management Tools CHAPTER 16 Importing and Exporting Data CHAPTER 17 External References (Xrefs) CHAPTER 18 Attributes CHAPTER 20 Isometric Drawing Level 3 CHAPTER 21 3D Basics CHAPTER 22 Primitives CHAPTER 23 Object Manipulation CHAPTER 24 Boolean Operations. CHAPTER 25 Solid Modeling CHAPTER 26 Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges CHAPTER 27 Surfaces and Meshes CHAPTER 28 UCS, Vports, Text, and Dimensions in 3D CHAPTER 29 Dview, Walk and Fly, Animation, and Action Recording CHAPTER 30 Lighting and Rendering APPENDICES. |
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"Throughout the book, the following methods are used to present material: - Explain the new concept or command and why it is important. - Cover the command step by step (if needed), with your input and AutoCAD responses shown so you can follow and learn them. - Give you a chance to apply just-learned knowledge to a real-life exercise, drawing, or model. - Test yourself with end-of-chapter quizzes and drawing exercises that ask questions about the essential knowledge"-- Provided by publisher |
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Print version record. |
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AutoCAD.
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AutoCAD
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Computer graphics.
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Computer-aided design.
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Three-dimensional display systems.
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Infographie.
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Conception assistée par ordinateur.
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Affichage tridimensionnel.
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computer graphics.
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computer-aided designs (visual works)
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three-dimensional.
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computer-aided design (process)
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COMPUTERS -- CAD-CAM.
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Computer-aided design
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Computer graphics
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Three-dimensional display systems
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2D and 3D drawing and modeling |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Gindis, Elliot. Up and running with AutoCAD 2012. 2D and 3D drawing and modeling. Waltham, MA : Academic Press, 2011 9780123870292 (DLC) 2011014774 (OCoLC)722450079 |
| ISBN |
9780123870292 (electronic bk.) |
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0123870291 (electronic bk.) |
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9780123870315 (electronic bk.) |
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0123870313 (electronic bk.) |
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AU@ 000047794909 |
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CHNEW 001010180 |
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DEBSZ 407380566 |
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DEBSZ 434140937 |
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GBVCP 825900034 |
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NZ1 15189786 |
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AU@ 000060896740 |
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