AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required (Autodesk Official Training Guide) - Softcover

Gladfelter, Donnie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118016777 ISBN 13: 9781118016770

Publisher: Sybex, 2011

Synopsis

The perfect step–by–step introduction to Autodesk′s powerful architectural design software

With this essential guide, you′ll learn how to plan, develop, document, and present a complete AutoCAD project by building a summer cabin from start to finish. You can follow each step sequentially or jump in at any point by downloading the drawing files from the book′s companion web site. You′ll also master all essential AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in the basics, learn the very latest industry standards and techniques, and quickly become productive with AutoCAD 2012.

• Features concise explanations, focused examples, and step–by–step instructions for learning AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT in a hands–on project that runs throughout the book
• Addresses the newest features of AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 as well as emerging techniques and standards in the industry
• Begins with the basics such as the AutoCAD interface, basic commands, and creating drawings and gradually progresses to more advanced topics, including grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings
• Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT: No Experience Required helps you quickly learn to use AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away.

About this title

About the Author

Donnie Gladfelter is an AutoCAD expert and respected thought leader in the CAD community. He is well known for the CAD Geek blog (www.thecadgeek.com), has written many articles for AUGIWorld magazine, and is a popular speaker at Autodesk University and other industry events. He has worked with the development team at Autodesk to help shape future versions of AutoCAD, and the company has featured him in numerous video interviews, including their popular "Ask the Expert" series. Donnie also helps empower CAD professionals locally and across the world as a Business Development Manager for CADD Microsystems, Autodesk′s 2010 Reseller of the Year, and as a member of the Autodesk User Group International Board of Directors.

From the Back Cover

AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required is the perfect step–by–step introduction to Autodesk′s powerful architectural design software. This new edition from popular AutoCAD expert and "CAD Geek" blogger Donnie Gladfelter helps you quickly build skills as you proceed through an engaging, hands–on AutoCAD tutorial.

Learn how to plan, develop, document, and present a complete AutoCAD project by following each step sequentially, or, if you prefer, jump in at any stage by downloading the drawing files from the book′s companion website. You′ll master all essential AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in the basics, learn the very latest industry standards and techniques, and quickly become productive with AutoCAD 2012.

• Start using basic AutoCAD commands and set up your own drawings right away

• Follow an extended tutorial the design of a summer cabin and learn all tools and functions

• Quickly master new AutoCAD 2012 features, which are clearly marked

• Develop sophisticated drawing strategies to hold you in good stead

• Learn to use layers, objects, blocks, groups, elevations, hatches, and multiline text

• Understand dimensioning and how to create and manage external references

• Create 3D geometry, master parametric tools, and explore rendering basics

Apply proven techniques and efficiently create detailed drawings

Create, configure, and assemble complete construction document sets

Develop compelling 3D visualizations from 2D design documentation

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118016777
• ISBN 13: 9781118016770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1080