Master New Skills in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT with this Best-Selling Guide
Every year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts because of the comprehensive instruction and concise explanations found within. The expert authors the newest edition continue that tradition of excellence in Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021, the leading reference and tutorial offering a thorough treatment of AutoCAD tools, functions, and techniques. You'll learn the most straightforward ways to tackle design tasks with the accompanying real-world examples, downloadable project files, and step-by-step instructions.
The book covers CAD interface basics, drafting tools, how to use hatches, fields, and tables, and advanced skills like attributes, dynamic bocks, drawing curves, and solid fills. It also helps you prepare for Autodesk AutoCAD certification.
Coverage includes:
Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings
Drawing curves and applying solid fills
Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables
Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes
Applying 3D modeling and imaging techniques
Customizing and integrating your AutoCAD software
Mastering interface basics and drafting tools
Organizing objects with blocks and groups
Selecting objects and editing with grips
Displaying object properties
Design a Wide Variety of Architectural Projects
Effectively use Hatches, Tables, and Fields
Use 3D Modeling and Imaging
Configure Default Template Settings and Custom Styles
Prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certification Exams
