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Mastering Autocad 2019 and Autocad Lt 2019

by George Omura, Brian C. Benton

The world s favorite guide to everything AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT updated for 2019!


Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 is the world s all-time best-selling guide to the world s most popular drafting software.

FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher Description

The world's favorite guide to everything AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT-updated for 2019!


Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 is the world's all-time best-selling guide to the world's most popular drafting software. Packed with tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials, this guide covers every inch of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT-including certification. This new edition has been fully updated to align with the software's 2019 update, featuring the same expert instruction augmented by videos of crucial techniques. Step-by-step walk-throughs, concise explanations, specific examples and plenty of hands-on projects help you learn essential AutoCAD skills by working directly with the necessary tools-giving you a skill set that translates directly to on-the-job use.


AutoCAD is the dominant design and drafting software for 2D and 3D technical drawings, while AutoCAD LT is the more affordable version often used by students and hobbyists. Professional designers need complete command of the software's tools and functions, but a deeper exploration of more complex capabilities can help even hobbyists produce work at a higher level of technical proficiency. This book is your ultimate guide to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, whether you're seeking certification or just looking to draw.





Get acquainted with the workspace and basic drafting tools

Gain greater control of your drawings with hatches, fields, fills, dynamic blocks, and curves

Explore the 3D modeling and imaging tools that bring your drawing to life






Customize AutoCAD to the way you work, integrate it with other software, and more



As certification preparation material, this book is Autodesk-endorsed; as a self-study guide to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT mastery, this book is the gold-standard, having led over a half million people on the journey to better design. If you're ready to learn quickly so you can get down to work, Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 is your ideal resource.

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The Hands-On Guide to Becoming an AutoCAD Pro Whether you're brand new to AutoCAD, prepping for a certification exam, or just want to become more productive with that powerful software, this updated edition of the definitive AutoCAD tutorial/reference is one resource you don't want to be without. Concise, step-by-step explanations and instructions, expert insights, tips and tricks, and loads of hands-on projects get you up and running--fast--with the knowledge and skills you need to use and get the most out of the latest iterations of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Plus, the companion website has the accompanying project files to help you master every crucial technique. Coverage includes: Getting acquainted with the AutoCAD interface and drafting tools Drawing curves with polyline and spline, and applying solid fills Working with hatches, fields, and tables Adjusting and fine-tuning dynamic blocks and attributes Integrating AutoCAD with databases, spreadsheets, and other software Building accurate, scalable 3D models for design reference Using parametric tools to make "smart" drawings Modeling surfaces with 3D mesh to create faces and new textures Turning a 3D model into a 2D drawing Managing your drawings and sharing your work Customize the AutoCAD workflow to suit your needs Master the Basics of 2D Drawing Create and Manipulate 3D Models for More Precise Design Turn your 2D drawings into 3D models Link Your Drawing to Databases and Spreadsheets

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The Hands-On Guide to Becoming an AutoCAD Pro Whether you're brand new to AutoCAD, prepping for a certification exam, or just want to become more productive with that powerful software, this updated edition of the definitive AutoCAD tutorial/reference is one resource you don't want to be without. Concise, step-by-step explanations and instructions, expert insights, tips and tricks, and loads of hands-on projects get you up and running--fast--with the knowledge and skills you need to use and get the most out of the latest iterations of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Plus, the companion website has the accompanying project files to help you master every crucial technique. Coverage includes: Getting acquainted with the AutoCAD interface and drafting tools Drawing curves with polyline and spline, and applying solid fills Working with hatches, fields, and tables Adjusting and fine-tuning dynamic blocks and attributes Integrating AutoCAD with databases, spreadsheets, and other software Building accurate, scalable 3D models for design reference Using parametric tools to make "smart" drawings Modeling surfaces with 3D mesh to create faces and new textures Turning a 3D model into a 2D drawing Managing your drawings and sharing your work Customize the AutoCAD workflow to suit your needs Master the Basics of 2D Drawing Create and Manipulate 3D Models for More Precise Design Turn your 2D drawings into 3D models Link Your Drawing to Databases and Spreadsheets

Author Biography

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author, with more than twenty years of experience using AutoCAD. As a CAD specialist, he has worked on projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. Mr. Omura is the all-time bestselling CAD author.
Brian C. Benton is a Senior Engineering Design Technician, CAD Service Provider, trainer, technical writer, and blogger with more than 20 years of experience in various design fields. He has been Cadalyst Magazine's Tip Patroller and writer and an AUGI HotNews Production Manager. He is a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite Program.

Table of Contents

Contents


Introduction xxix


Part 1 The Basics 1


Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3


Taking a Guided Tour 3


Launching AutoCAD 4


The AutoCAD Window 5


Using the Application Menu 7


Using the Ribbon 8


Picking Points in the Drawing Area 14


Using the UCS Icon 14


Working in the Command Window 15


Working with AutoCAD 15


Opening an Existing File 16


Getting a Closer Look 17


Saving a File as You Work 21


Making Changes 21


Working with Multiple Files 22


Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 25


The Bottom Line 28


Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 29


Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels 29


Starting Your First Drawing 32


Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 36


Specifying Polar Coordinates 38


Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 39


Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 41


Understanding Cursor Modes 41


Choosing Command Options 43


Selecting Objects 48


Selecting Objects in AutoCAD 48


Providing Base Points 51


Using Noun/Verb Selection 54


Editing with Grips 60


Stretching Lines by Using Grips 60


Moving and Rotating with Grips 63


Understanding Dynamic Input 65


Displaying Data in a Text Window 70


Displaying the Properties of an Object 71


Getting Help 74


Using the Info Center 74


Finding Additional Sources of Help 74


The Bottom Line 75


Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 77


Setting Up a Work Area 77


Specifying Units 78


Fine-Tuning the Measurement System 80


Setting up the Drawing Limits 81


Looking at an Alternative to Limits 83


Understanding Scale Factors 83


Using Polar Tracking 85


Setting the Polar Tracking Angle 86


Exploring the Drawing Process 88


Locating an Object in Reference to Others 88


Getting a Closer Look 89


Modifying an Object 89


Planning and Laying Out a Drawing 94


Making a Preliminary Sketch 95


Using the Layout 96


Erasing the Layout Lines 102


Putting on the Finishing Touches 105


Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 106


Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 110


Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid 111


Using Snap Modes 113


The Bottom Line 114


Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 115


Creating and Using a Symbol 115


Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box 118


Inserting a Symbol 120


Scaling and Rotating Blocks 122


Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 124


Modifying a Block 127


Unblocking and Redefining a Block 127


Saving a Block as a Drawing File 129


Replacing Existing Files with Blocks 130


Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options 131


Other Uses for Blocks 131


Understanding the Annotation Scale 132


Grouping Objects 135


Modifying Members of a Group 137


Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group 140


Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 141


Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager 143


The Bottom Line 144


Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 147


Organizing Information with Layers 147


Creating and Assigning Layers 148


Working on Layers 155


Controlling Layer Visibility 158


Finding the Layers You Want 160


Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers 161


Assigning Line types to Layers 169


Adding a Line type to a Drawing 170


Controlling Line weights 174


Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers 174


Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks 175


The Bottom Line 177


Part 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 179


Chapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 181


Creating and Using Templates 182


Creating a Template 182


Using a Template 183


Copying an Object Multiple Times 184


Making Circular Copies 184


Making Row and Column Copies 186


Fine-Tuning Your View 188


Finishing the Kitchenette 190


Array Along a Path 191


Making Changes to an Associative Array 192


Developing Your Drawing 196


Importing Settings 196


Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects 199


Finding an Exact Distance Along a Curve 216


Changing the Length of Objects 218


Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing 219


Eliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Line types, Shapes, Styles, and More 220


The Bottom Line 222


Chapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches,


and External References 223


Assembling the Parts 223


Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display 227


Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing 227


Saving Views 228


Understanding the Frozen Layer Option 231


Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings 233


Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area 233


Adding Predefined Hatch Patterns 235


Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately 237


Updating a Block from an External File 238


Changing the Hatch Area 240


Modifying a Hatch Pattern 241


Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options 243


Controlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel 243


Fine-Tuning the Boundary Behavior 244


Controlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel 244


Controlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight 246


Using Additional Hatch Features 246


Using Gradient Shading 247


Tips for Using Hatch 249


Space Planning and Hatch Patterns 249


Using External References 253


Attaching a Drawing as an External Reference 253


Other Differences Between External References and Blocks 257


Other External Reference Options 258


Clipping Xref Views and Improving Performance 260


Editing Xrefs in Place 263


Using the External Reference Tab 265


Adding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs 266


Understanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options 268


The Bottom Line 269


Chapter 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 271


Plotting the Plan 271


Understanding the Plotter Settings 275


Paper Size 275


Drawing Orientation 276


Plot Area 276


Plot Scale 277


Shaded Viewport Options 280


Plot Offset 282


Plot Options 282


Exit Options 283


Plotting Using Layout Views 284


Setting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports 286


Adding an Output Device 288


Editing a Plotter Configuration 290


Storing a Page Setup 292


Using Electronic Plots 296


Exporting to PDF Through the Plot Dialog Box 297


Exporting to PDF Through the Export To DWF/PDF Ribbon Panel 298


Exporting Autodesk DWF and DWFx Files 298


The Bottom Line 300


Chapter 9 Adding Text to Drawings 301


Preparing a Drawing for Text 301


Organizing Text by Styles 302


Getting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels 304


Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text 305


Inserting Text 305


Exploring Text and Scale 307


Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options 309


Styles 309


Set Current/New/Delete 309


Font 310


Size 310


Effects 310


Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD 311


Adjusting the Text Height and Font 311


Understanding the Text Editor Tab 313


Adding Symbols and Special Characters 315


Setting Indents and Tabs 318


What Do the Fonts Look Like? 321


Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects 323


Justifying Single-Line Text Objects 325


Using Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects 327


Using the Check Spelling Feature 329


How Check Spelling Works 329


Choosing a Dictionary 330


Substituting Fonts 331


Finding and Replacing Text 332


The Bottom Line 337


Chapter 10 Using Fields and Tables 339


Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties 339


Adding Tables to Your Drawing 343


Creating a Table 343


Adding Cell Text 345


Adjusting Table Text Orientation and Location 346


Editing the Table Line Work 349


Adding Formulas to Cells 352


Using Formulas Directly in Cells 352


Using Other Math Operations 353


Importing and Exporting Tables 354


Importing a Table 354


Exporting Tables 356


Creating Table Styles 356


Adding or Modifying a Table Style 356


The Table Style Options 358


The Bottom Line 359


Chapter 11 Using Dimensions 361


Understanding the Components of a Dimension 361


Creating a Dimension Style 362


Setting Up the Primary Unit Style 364


Setting the Height for Dimension Text 366


Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text 367


Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale 368


Setting Up Alternate Units 372


Setting the Current Dimension Style 373


Modifying a Dimension Style 374


Drawing Linear Dimensions 374


Understanding the Dimensions Panel 374


Placing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions 375


Continuing a Dimension 376


Drawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line 378


Adjusting the Distance Between Dimensions 380


Editing Dimensions 381


Appending Data to Dimension Text 381


Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions 383


Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions 385


Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together 386


Associating Dimensions with Objects 389


Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation 390


Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions 390


Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects 392


Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Linear Distances 392


Dimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs 393


Skewing Dimension Lines 398


Using the Dimension Tool 398


Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow 402


Creating Multileader Styles 404


Editing Multileader Notes 406


Breaking a Dimension Line for a Leader 406


Applying Ordinate Dimensions 407


Adding Tolerance Notation 408


Inserting Tolerance and Datum Values 408


Adding Inspection Dimensions 409


The Bottom Line 411


Part 3 Mastering Advanced Skills 413


Chapter 12 Using Attributes 415


Creating Attributes 416


Adding Attributes to Blocks 416


Copying and Editing Attribute Definitions 419


Turning the Attribute Definitions into a Block 421


Inserting Blocks Containing Attributes 422


Editing Attributes 426


Editing Attribute Values One at a Time 426


Editing Attribute Text Formats and Properties 427


Making Global Changes to Attribute Values 428


Making Invisible Attributes Visible 430


Making Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes 431


Other Block Attribute Manager Options 432


Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes 433


Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information 434


Performing the Extraction 434


Extracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table 439


The Bottom Line 441


Chapter 13 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 443


Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files 443


Importing a Raster Image 444


Working with a Raster Image 446


Scaling a Raster Image 448


Controlling Object Visibility and Overlap with Raster Images 448


Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Fade 450


Clipping a Raster Image 452


Turning Off the Frame, Adjusting Overall Quality,


and Controlling Transparency 454


Working with PDF Files 456


Importing a PDF 456


Scaling and Osnaps with PDFs 458


Controlling the PDF Display 459


Importing a PDF as an AutoCAD Drawing 461


Reconstructing Imported AutoCAD SHX Fonts 463


Coordinating Geographic Locations 464


Making Adjustments to the Map 467


Finding Measurements and Distances 469


The Bottom Line 470


Chapter 14 Advanced Editing and Organizing 471


Using External References 471


Preparing Existing Drawings for External Referencing 472


Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing 474


Updating Blocks in Xrefs 478


Importing Named Elements from Xrefs 479


Controlling the Xref Search Path 483


Managing Layers 484


Saving and Recalling Layer Settings 484


Other Tools for Managing Layers 487


Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select 490


Filtering Selections 490


Using Quick Select 494


Using the QuickCalc Calculator 497


Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles 498


Converting Units with QuickCalc 501


Using QuickCalc to Find Points 502


Finding Fractional Distances Between Two Points 505


Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command 507


Storing Expressions and Values 509


Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc 511


The Bottom Line 513


Chapter 15 Laying Out Your Printer Output 515


Understanding Model Space and Paper Space 515


Switching from Model Space to Paper Space 516


Setting the Size of a Paper Space Layout 518


Creating New Paper Space Viewports 519


Creating a Viewport from a Saved View 521


Reaching Inside Viewports 522


Working with Paper Space Viewports 523


Scaling Views in Paper Space 525


Setting Layers in Individual Viewports 527


Creating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts 531


Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports 532


Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space 535


Controlling and Viewing Lineweights in Paper Space 535


The Lineweight Settings Dialog Box 537


Linetype Scales and Paper Space 538


Dimensioning in Paper Space Layouts 538


Other Uses for Paper Space 541


The Bottom Line 542


Chapter 16 Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools 543


Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools? 543


Connecting Objects with Geometric Constraints 545


Using AutoConstrain to Add Constraints Automatically 545


Editing a Drawing Containing Constraints 546


Using Other Geometric Constraints 549


Using Constraints in the Drawing Process 550


Controlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints 551


Adding a Dimensional Constraint 551


Editing a Dimensional Constraint 553


Using Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions 555


Adding a Formula Parameter 556


Testing the Formula 557


Using Other Formulas 558


Editing the Constraint Options 559


Putting Constraints to Use 560


The Bottom Line 562


Chapter 17 Using Dynamic Blocks 565


Exploring the Block Editor 565


Opening the Block Editor 566


Editing a Block and Creating New Blocks 567


Creating a Dynamic Block 568


Adding a Parameter 569


Adding an Action 570


Adding an Increment Value 572


Editing Parameters and Actions 574


Keeping an Object Centered 574


Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks 575


Adding a List of Predefined Options 580


Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block 584


Rotating Objects in Unison 589


Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects 592


Including Block Information with Data Extraction 594


The Bottom Line 596


Chapter 18 Drawing Curves 599


Introducing Polylines 599


Drawing a Polyline 599


Setting Polyline Options 601


Editing Polylines 602


Setting Pedit Options 606


Smoothing Polylines 606


Editing Vertices 608


Creating a Polyline Spline Curve 616


Using True Spline Curves 619


Drawing a True Spline 619


Understanding the Spline Options 621


Fine-Tuning Spline Curves 622


Marking Divisions on Curves 625


Dividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length 625


Dividing Objects into Specified Lengths 627


The Bottom Line 628


Chapter 19 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 631


Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries 631


Finding the Area of an Object 632


Using Hatch Patterns to Find Areas 633


Adding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command 635


Getting General Information 638


Determining the Drawing's Status 639


Keeping Track of Time 640


Getting Information from System Variables 641


Keeping a Log of Your Activity 642


Capturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window 643


Understanding the Command Window Context Menu 643


Storing Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files 644


Searching for AutoCAD Files 646


Recovering Corrupted Files 646


Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs 647


Exporting DXF Files 647


Opening or Importing DXF Files 649


Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs 650


Exporting Raster Files 650


Exporting Vector Files 654


Using OLE to Import Data 656


Editing OLE Links 658


Importing Worksheets as AutoCAD Tables 659


Understanding Options for Embedding Data 661


Using the Clipboard to Export AutoCAD Drawings 662


The Bottom Line 662


Part 4 3D Modeling and Imaging 665


Chapter 20 Creating 3D Drawings 667


Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace 667


Drawing in 3D Using Solids 669


Adjusting Appearances 670


Creating a 3D Box 671


Editing 3D Solids with Grips 672


Constraining Motion with the Gizmo 673


Rotating Objects in 3D Using Dynamic UCS 674


Drawing on a 3D Object's Surface 676


Pushing and Pulling Shapes from a Solid 678


Making Changes to Your Solid 680


Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes 683


Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters 687


Moving Around Your Model 690


Finding Isometric and Orthogonal Views 690


Rotating Freely Around Your Model 691


Changing Your View Direction 692


Using SteeringWheels 694


Changing Where You Are Looking 696


Flying Through Your View 697


Changing from Perspective to Parallel Projection 698


Getting a Visual Effect 698


Using Visual Styles 699


Creating a Sketched Look with Visual Styles 699


In-Canvas Viewport Controls 702


Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing 702


Using the Point Cloud Feature 705


The Bottom Line 706


Chapter 21 Using Advanced 3D Features 709


Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter 709


Mastering the User Coordinate System 710


Defining a UCS 711


Saving a UCS 713


Working in a UCS 714


Building 3D Parts in Separate Files 715


Understanding the UCS Options 718


UCS Based on Object Orientation 718


UCS Based on Offset Orientation 721


UCS Rotated Around an Axis 721


Orienting a UCS in the View Plane 723


Manipulating the UCS Icon 723


Saving a UCS with a View 725


Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing 725


Using the Array Tools 729


Making Changes to an Associative Array 730


Creating Complex 3D Surfaces 731


Laying Out a 3D Form 731


Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats 732


Using a 3D Polyline 734


Creating a Curved 3D Surface 734


Converting the Surface into a Solid 739


Shaping the Solid 740


Finding the Interference Between Two Solids 741


Creating Tubes with the Sweep Tool 744


Using Sweep to Create Complex Forms 746


Creating Spiral Forms 749


Creating Surface Models 751


Slicing a Solid with a Surface 753


Finding the Volume of a Cut 754


Understanding the Loft Command 756


Moving Objects in 3D Space 760


Aligning Objects in 3D Space 760


Moving an Object in 3D 761


Rotating an Object in 3D 763


The Bottom Line 764


Chapter 22 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 765


Understanding Solid Modeling 765


Creating Solid Forms 768


Joining Primitives 768


Cutting Portions Out of a Solid 769


Creating Complex Solids 772


Tapering an Extrusion 772


Sweeping a Shape on a Curved Path 773


Revolving a Polyline 775


Editing Solids 777


Splitting a Solid into Two Pieces 777


Rounding Corners with the Fillet Tool 779


Chamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool 780


Using the Solid-Editing Tools 781


Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process 790


Drawing Standard Top, Front, and Right-Side Views 791


Creating 2D Drawings with the Base View Command 794


Adding Dimensions and Notes in a Layout 798


Using Visual Styles with a Viewport 799


Visualizing Solids 800


The Bottom Line 811


Chapter 23 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 813


Creating a Simple 3D Mesh 813


Creating a Mesh Primitive 814


Understanding the Parts of a Mesh 815


Smoothing a Mesh 815


Editing Faces and Edges 817


Stretching Faces 819


Moving an Edge 821


Adding More Faces 824


Rotating an Edge 827


Adding a Crease 828


Splitting and Extruding a Mesh Face 830


Creating Mesh Surfaces 833


Revolved Surface 833


Edge Surface 835


Ruled Surface 836


Tabulated Surface 837


Converting Meshes to Solids 837


Understanding 3D Surfaces 838


Editing Surfaces 841


Using Extrude, Surface Trim, and Surface Fillet 842


Using Surface Blend, Patch, and Offset 845


Understanding Associativity 848


Editing with Control Vertices 852


Editing with the CV Edit Bar 855


Making Holes in a Surface with the Project Geometry Panel 857


Visualizing Curvature: Understanding the Analysis Panel 859


The Bottom Line 861


Part 5 Customization and Integration 863


Chapter 24 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes,


and Hatch Patterns 865


Using Workspaces 865


Customizing the User Interface 867


Taking a Quick Customization Tour 867


Understanding the Customizations In All Files Panel 871


Getting the Overall View 874


Finding Commands in the Command List 875


Opening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts 875


Getting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group 876


Creating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus 877


Customizing Ribbon Panel Tools 878


Creating Macros in Tools and Menus 881


Pausing for User Input 883


Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option 883


Editing Keyboard Shortcuts 884


Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations 887


Understanding the DIESEL Macro Language 889


Using DIESEL at the Command Line 889


Using DIESEL in a Custom Menu Macro 891


Using DIESEL as a Menu Bar Option Label 892


Using DIESEL and Fields to Generate Text 893


Creating Custom Linetypes 896


Viewing Available Linetypes 896


Creating a New Linetype 897


Understanding the Linetype Code 898


Creating Complex Linetypes 899


Creating Hatch Patterns 901


The Bottom Line 903


Chapter 25 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 905


Sharing Drawings Online 905


Sharing Project Files with eTransmit 906


Publishing Your Drawings 910


Exchanging Drawing Sets 910


Exploring Other Publish Options 912


Creating a PDF or DWF File by Using the Plot Dialog Box 914


Sharing Views for Commenting 916


Using the Shared Views Tool 917


Using the Autodesk Viewer Web Page 919


Adding Hyperlinks to Drawings 920


Creating Hyperlinks 921


Editing and Deleting Hyperlinks 922


Taking a Closer Look at the Hyperlink Options 923


Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes 924


Getting Familiar with DesignCenter 924


Opening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter 928


Finding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing 929


Exchanging Data Between Open Files 933


Loading Specific Files into DesignCenter 934


Customizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter 934


Comparing Drawing Versions to Discover Changes 939


Using the Drawing Compare Tool 939


Looking at the Compare Tab Tools 940


Establishing Office Standards 940


Establishing Layering and Text Conventions 941


Checking Office Standards 942


Converting Multiple Layer Settings 946


Exploring Other Layer Translator Options 948


The Bottom Line 949


Appendices 951


Appendix A The Bottom Line 951


Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface 951


Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing 952


Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 953


Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 954


Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 955


Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 955


Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 956


Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 957


Chapter 9: Adding Text to Drawings 958


Chapter 10: Using Fields and Tables 959


Chapter 11: Using Dimensions 960


Chapter 12: Using Attributes 961


Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 962


Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing 963


Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output 963


Chapter 16: Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools 964


Chapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks 965


Chapter 18: Drawing Curves 966


Chapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 968


Chapter 20: Creating 3D Drawings 969


Chapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features 970


Chapter 22: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 971


Chapter 23: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 972


Chapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 973


Chapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 975


Appendix B Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 977


Before Installing AutoCAD 977


Proceeding with the Installation 977


Configuring AutoCAD 978


The Files Tab 978


The Display Tab 981


The Open And Save Tab 983


The Plot and Publish Tab 986


The System Tab 986


The User Preferences Tab 987


The Drafting Tab 989


The 3D Modeling Tab 991


The Selection Tab 992


The Profiles Tab 994


Turning On the Noun/Verb Selection Method 995


Turning on the Grips Feature 995


Setting Up the Tracking Vector Feature 996


Adjusting the AutoCAD 3D Graphics System 996


Finding Folders That Contain AutoCAD Files 996


Setting Up AutoCAD with a White Background 997


Appendix C The Autodesk AutoCAD 2019 Certification 999


Index

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The Hands-On Guide to Becoming an AutoCAD Pro Whether youre brand new to AutoCAD, prepping for a certification exam, or just want to become more productive with that powerful software, this updated edition of the definitive AutoCAD tutorial/reference is one resource you dont want to be without. Concise, step-by-step explanations and instructions, expert insights, tips and tricks, and loads of hands-on projects get you up and running fast with the knowledge and skills you need to use and get the most out of the latest iterations of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Plus, the companion website has the accompanying project files to help you master every crucial technique. Coverage includes: Getting acquainted with the AutoCAD interface and drafting tools Drawing curves with polyline and spline, and applying solid fills Working with hatches, fields, and tables Adjusting and fine-tuning dynamic blocks and attributes Integrating AutoCAD with databases, spreadsheets, and other software Building accurate, scalable 3D models for design reference Using parametric tools to make "smart" drawings Modeling surfaces with 3D mesh to create faces and new textures Turning a 3D model into a 2D drawing Managing your drawings and sharing your work Customize the AutoCAD workflow to suit your needs Master the Basics of 2D Drawing Create and Manipulate 3D Models for More Precise Design Turn your 2D drawings into 3D models Link Your Drawing to Databases and Spreadsheets

Details ISBN1119495008 Author Brian C. Benton Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 1119495008 ISBN-13 9781119495000 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Media Book Pages 1088 DEWEY 620.00420285536 Imprint Sybex Inc.,U.S. Language English Publication Date 2018-08-31 NZ Release Date 2018-08-31 US Release Date 2018-08-31 UK Release Date 2018-08-31 Replaced by 9781119715351 AU Release Date 2018-06-10

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  • ISBN-13: 9781119495000
  • Book Title: Mastering Autocad 2019 and Autocad Lt 2019
  • ISBN: 9781119495000
  • Publication Year: 2018
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Publication Name: Mastering Autocad 2019 and Autocad Lt 2019
  • Item Height: 235mm
  • Author: George Omura, Brian C. Benton
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Item Width: 190mm
  • Subject: Computer Science
  • Item Weight: 1428g
  • Number of Pages: 1088 Pages

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