AutoCAD For Dummies, 19th Edition
- 9h 24m
- Ralph Grabowski
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2022
You’re one step away from creating crystal-clear computer-aided drafts in AutoCAD
Ever started an AutoCAD project, only to give up when you couldn’t quite get the hang of it? Or do you have a project coming up that would really benefit from a few meticulously created drawings? Then you need the latest edition of AutoCAD For Dummies, the world’s bestselling retail book about the wildly popular program.
With coverage of all the important updates to AutoCAD released since 2019, this book walks you through the very basics of pixels, vectors, lines, text, and more, before moving on to more advanced step-by-step tutorials on three-dimensional drawings and models. Already know the fundamentals? Then skip right to the part you need! From blocks to parametrics, it’s all right here at your fingertips.
You’ll also find:
- In-depth explanations of how to create and store your drawings on the web
- Stepwise instructions on creating your very first AutoCAD drawing, from product installation and project creation to the final touches
- An exploration of system variables you can tweak to get the best performance from AutoCAD
Perfect for the AutoCAD newbie just trying to find their way around the interface for the first time, AutoCAD For Dummies is also a must-read reference for the experienced user looking to get acquainted with the program’s latest features and essential drawing tips. Grab a copy today!
About the Author
Ralph Grabowski is editor of upFront.eZine, a weekly e-newsletter that reports on the business of computer-aided design. Writing about CAD since 1985, he is the author of more than 140 books and e-books on CAD, graphics, and the Internet, and he has successfully served as both author and compositor for his books for several years. His renowned WorldCAD Access industry blog is widely respected in the industry. Grabowski earned a B.A.Sc. degree in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia.
Author of the previous edition of AutoCAD for Dummies, Bill Fane (Vancouver, BC, CANADA),is a retired professional engineer and mechanical design instructor. He taught classes on AutoCAD as well as several other design tools. Bill is a contributor to Cadalyst magazine
In this Book
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Introduction
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Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
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The Grand Tour of AutoCAD
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A Lap around the CAD Track
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Setup for Success
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A Zoom with a View
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Along the Straight and Narrow
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Dangerous Curves Ahead
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Preciseliness is Next to CADliness
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Manage Your Properties
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Grabbing Onto Object Selection
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Edit for Credit
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Planning for Paper
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Text with Character
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Entering New Dimensions
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Down the Hatch!
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The Plot Thickens
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The ABCs of Blocks
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Everything from Arrays to XrefS
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Call the Parametrics!
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Drawing on the Internet
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It's a 3D World after All
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From Drawings to Models
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It's Showtime!
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AutoCAD Plays Well with Others
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Ten AutoCAD Resources
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Ten System Variables to Make Your AutoCAD Life Easier
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Ten AutoCAD Secrets
