Applying AutoCAD 2010

What's New in 2010......Page 8
1. Exploring AutoCAD......Page 10
2. User Interface......Page 19
3. Workspaces, Toolbars, and Palettes......Page 29
4. Command Entry......Page 42
5. Basic Objects......Page 56
AutoCAD at Work: 3D Print Shop Coordinator......Page 73
6. Object Selection......Page 74
7. Entering Coordinates......Page 90
8. Getting Help......Page 103
AutoCAD at Work: Mechanical Drafter......Page 112
9. File Maintenance......Page 114
AutoCAD at Work: Ship Designer......Page 123
Part I Project: Applying Chapters 1-9......Page 125
10. Object Snap......Page 127
11. Helpful Drawing Features......Page 143
12. Construction Aids......Page 159
AutoCAD at Work: Graphic Designer......Page 175
13. Zooming......Page 176
AutoCAD at Work: Patent Drafter......Page 186
14. Panning and Viewing......Page 187
Part 2 Project: Applying Chapters 10-14......Page 195
15. Solid and Curved Objects......Page 197
16. Adding and Altering Objects......Page 211
AutoCAD at Work: Entrepreneur......Page 227
17. Moving and duplicating Objects......Page 228
18. Modifying and Maneuvering......Page 244
AutoCAD at Work: Interior Designer......Page 259
19. Hatching and Sketching......Page 260
Careers Using AutoCAD: Checker......Page 274
Part 3 Project: Applying Chapters 15-19......Page 275
20. Notes and Specifications......Page 277
21. Text Editing and Spell Checking......Page 291
22. Tables......Page 300
Part 4 Project: Applying Chapters 20-22......Page 309
23. Drawing Setup......Page 311
AutoCAD at Work: Landscape Designer......Page 321
24. Layers and Linetypes......Page 322
25. Plotting and Printing......Page 342
AutoCAD at Work: Technical Illustrator......Page 353
26. Multiple Viewports......Page 354
Part 5 Project: Applying Chapters 23-26......Page 369
27. Basic Dimensioning......Page 371
28. Advanced Dimensioning......Page 386
29. Fine-Tuning Dimensions......Page 405
30. Tolerancing......Page 417
AutoCAD at Work: Prototype Testing Expert......Page 432
31. Calculations......Page 433
Part 6 Project: Applying Chapters 27-31......Page 447
32. Groups......Page 449
33. Blocks......Page 455
34. Dynamic Blocks......Page 467
AutoCAD at Work: Aquatic Designer......Page 481
35. Symbol Libraries......Page 482
36. Attributes......Page 491
AutoCAD at Work: Architectural Drafter......Page 503
37. Bills of Materials......Page 504
Part 7 Project: Applying Chapters 32-37......Page 511
38. Isometric Drawing......Page 513
AutoCAD at Work: Civil Designer......Page 525
39. The Third Dimension......Page 526
40. Drawing Objects in 3D......Page 544
AutoCAD at Work: Engineer......Page 552
41. User Coordinate Systems......Page 553
Part 8 Project: Applying Chapters 38-41......Page 561
42. Primitives......Page 563
AutoCAD at Work: HVAC Designer......Page 571
43. Basic Modeling......Page 572
44. Boolean Operations......Page 587
45. Adjusting 3D Models......Page 599
AutoCAD at Work: CAD Product Manager......Page 616
46. Documenting Solid Models......Page 617
47. Visualization and Navigation......Page 627
AutoCAD at Work: Pipeline Drafter......Page 644
48. Benefits of Solid Modeling......Page 645
Part 9 Project: Applying Chapters 42-48......Page 657
Introduction......Page 659
L1. Uses Basic AutoCAD Skills......Page 660
L2. Uses Intermediate AutoCAD Skills......Page 676
L3. Uses Advanced AutoCAD and Problem-Solving Skills......Page 717
Appendix A: Options Dialog Box......Page 750
Appendix B: Managing AutoCAD......Page 753
Appendix C: Drawing Area Guidelines......Page 757
Appendix D: Dimensioning Symbols......Page 758
Appendix E: AutoCAD Fonts......Page 759
Glossary of Terms......Page 761
Index......Page 774
Introduction......Page 788
Pepper Mill......Page 789
Drawing Table......Page 793
Mancala Game Board......Page 796
Bolted Seat Connection......Page 800
Bushing Assembly......Page 804
Architectural Plans......Page 807
Buffet Tray......Page 809
Shackle Assembly......Page 812
Clothing Rack......Page 816
Protective Packaging......Page 821