Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: Autodesk Official Press - Softcover

Omura, George; Benton, Brian C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118575040 ISBN 13: 9781118575048

Publisher: Sybex, 2013

Synopsis

The ultimate reference and tutorial for AutoCAD software

This Autodesk Official Press book helps you become an AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT expert and has been fully updated to cover all of AutoCAD's new capabilities. Featuring the popular, empowering presentation style of veteran award-winning author George Omura, this indispensable resource teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects.

• Introduces you to the basics of the interface and drafting tools
• Details how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables
• Covers attributes, dynamic blocks, curves, and geometric constraints
• Explores 3D modeling and imaging
• Discusses customization and integration
• Helps you prepare for the AutoCAD certification exams
• Features a website that includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials

This detailed reference and tutorial is the perfect resource for becoming proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

About this title

About the Author

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue. Brian C. Benton is a senior engineering technician, CAD consultant, author, trainer, and popular blogger (cadablog.com) with 20 years of experience in several design fields. He's the Cadalyst magazine "Tip Patroller" columnist, former AUGI HotNews production manager, and an inaugural member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program.

From the Back Cover

Become an AutoCAD 2014 Expert

This comprehensive book is your key to mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014. Award-winning author and AutoCAD expert George Omura provides a complete learning experience featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on exercises with downloadable project files that allow you to produce your own designs.

If you're new to AutoCAD, this superb book will quickly help you become productive with the software. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, you'll polish skills and build even greater expertise. And if you're preparing for certification, this complete resource will help you get ready for the AutoCAD 2014 certification exams.

Coverage includes:

• Getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2014 user interface
• Organizing objects with blocks, groups, and symbols
• Effectively using hatches, external references, fields, and tables
• Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings
• Using AutoCAD's unique automatic dimensioning capability
• Making smart drawings with parametric tools
• Collaborating with team members using Autodesk 360
• Extracting data from AutoCAD and sharing it with other programs
• Using your project's geographic location to insert a background map or aerial view
• Creating and rendering impressive and realistic 3D drawings

Build the Skills You Need to Become an AutoCAD Expert

Create More Complex Drawings with the Latest Features

Take Advantage of Best Practices and Expert Tips

See Your Ideas in a New Light with Powerful 3D Design Features

Prepare for the AutoCAD

Certification Exams

From the Inside Flap

Become an AutoCAD 2014 Expert

This comprehensive book is your key to mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014. Award-winning author and AutoCAD expert George Omura provides a complete learning experience featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on exercises with downloadable project files that allow you to produce your own designs.

If you're new to AutoCAD, this superb book will quickly help you become productive with the software. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, you'll polish skills and build even greater expertise. And if you're preparing for certification, this complete resource will help you get ready for the AutoCAD 2014 certification exams.

Coverage includes:

• Getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2014 user interface
• Organizing objects with blocks, groups, and symbols
• Effectively using hatches, external references, fields, and tables
• Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings
• Using AutoCAD's unique automatic dimensioning capability
• Making smart drawings with parametric tools
• Collaborating with team members using Autodesk 360
• Extracting data from AutoCAD and sharing it with other programs
• Using your project's geographic location to insert a background map or aerial view
• Creating and rendering impressive and realistic 3D drawings

Build the Skills You Need to Become an AutoCAD Expert

Create More Complex Drawings with the Latest Features

Take Advantage of Best Practices and Expert Tips

See Your Ideas in a New Light with Powerful 3D Design Features

Prepare for the AutoCAD

Certification Exams

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118575040
• ISBN 13: 9781118575048
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1248