Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
- 17h 38m
- Brian C. Benton, George Omura
- Sybex
- 2021
Give life to your designs and keep your CAD skills fresh with Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and Mastering AutoCAD LT 2021
AutoCAD continues to be the tool of choice for architects, project managers, engineers, city planners, and other design professionals, and when the industry experts need to learn the latest CAD techniques and trends, they turn to Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Packed with real-world examples, straightforward instructions, and downloadable project files, this edition of this bestselling AutoCAD reference has been fully updated for the latest features from the 2021 version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. From getting familiar with the interface to preparing for Autodesk AutoCAD certification, Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 gives CAD professionals command of the software’s core functions and complex capabilities.
- Develop AutoCAD drawings from concept to creation
- Use hatches, fields, and tables
- Work with dynamic blocks, attributes, drawing curves, and solid fills
- Apply 3D modeling and imaging techniques
- Customize your interface and configure template settings and styles
- Get ready for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certification exam
Whether you’re seeking on-the-job certification or just looking to dream big and draw, Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 is the ultimate guide to all things AutoCAD.
About the Author
Brian C. Benton is a CAD manager, civil designer, CAD service provider, technical writer, and blogger. He has more than 27 years of experience in various design fields (mechanical, structural, civil, survey, marine, environmental) and is well versed in many design software packages (CAD, GIS, and graphics). He has been Cadalyst magazine's Tip Patroller, AUGI HotNews production manager, and Infinite Skills' AutoCAD training video author.
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author with more than 30 years' experience in architecture. He has used AutoCAD for over two decades and worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems and the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time best-selling AutoCAD author and is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Exploring the Interface
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Creating Your First Drawing
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Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools
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Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
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Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
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Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
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Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
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Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
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Adding Text to Drawings
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Using Fields and Tables
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Using Dimensions
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Using Attributes
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Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources
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Advanced Editing and Organizing
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Laying Out Your Printer Output
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Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools
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Using Dynamic Blocks
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Drawing Curves
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Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
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Creating 3D Drawings
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Using Advanced 3D Features
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Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
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Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
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Customizing the Workspace Environment, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns
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Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
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Appendix A—The Bottom Line
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Appendix B—Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
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Appendix C—The Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 Certification
