AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required

Description

A step-by-step tutorial on AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT basics

  
AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This tutorial is aimed at AutoCAD novices and provides you with the essentials you need so you can acquire the necessary skills to work in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT immediately.

  
You'll begin with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced topics and features, such as grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings. Concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions round out this hands-on tutorial.

* Begins with the basics of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the leading 2D and 3D drawing software
* Progresses to more advanced topics and skill sets and covers grouping, hatches, and text in drawings
* Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D Contains helpful examples and step-by-step instructions so you can get started using AutoCAD immediately

  
Featuring the most up-to-date techniques, tactics, industry standards, and methods, this tutorial will get you started using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away.

CONTENTS:

1. Getting to know AutoCAD.

  
2. Learning Basic Commands to Get Started.

  
3. Setting Up a Drawing.

  
4. Developing Drawing Strategies, pt.1.

  
5. Developing Drawing Strategies, pt.2.

  
6. Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing.

  
7. Combining Objects into Blocks.

  
8. Controlling Text in a Drawing.

  
9. Using Dynamic Blocks and Tables.

  
10. Generating Elevations.

  
11. Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool Palettes.

  
12. Dimensioning a Drawing.

  
13. Managing External References.

  
14. Using Layouts to Set Up a Print.

  
15. Printing an AutoCAD Drawing.

  
16. Creating 3D Geometry.

  
17. Rendering and Materials.