AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015: No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press - Softcover

Gladfelter, Donnie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118862295 ISBN 13: 9781118862292

Publisher: Sybex, 2014

Synopsis

Learn AutoCAD by example with this tutorial-based guide from Autodesk Official Press Whether you are just starting out or an experienced user wanting to brush up on your skills, this Autodesk Official Press book provides you with concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions through a hands-on tutorial project that runs throughout the book. As you progress through the project, the book introduces you to the Microsoft Windows-based AutoCAD interface and then guides you through basic commands and creating drawings. A downloadable file is available from the website so that you can compare your work to the author's, and if necessary, start fresh with an intact drawing. Once you've completed the project, you will have proficiency in AutoCAD skills including: Grouping, elevations, and hatches Using text in drawings Dimensioning External references Layouts and printing Using 3D Author Donnie Gladfelter (aka "The CAD Geek"), is a top-rated trainer at CADD Microsystems and has worked with the Autodesk development team to help shape the product features. He is an AutoCAD Mentor All Star and has been a popular speaker at Autodesk University for more than seven years.

About this title

About the Author

Donnie Gladfelter is a highly visible and respected thought leader in the CAD community. While perhaps best known for his CAD Geek blog (www.thecadgeek.com), which gets more than 10,000 visitors per month, Donnie is also a columnist for AUGIWorld Magazine, a top-rated speaker at Autodesk University and other industry events, and a trainer at CADD Microsystems, a large Autodesk Training Center and reseller. He has worked with the development team at Autodesk to help share future versions of AutoCAD, and the company often features him in their popular ?Ask the Expert? series.

From the Back Cover

AutoCAD^® 2015 and AutoCAD LT^® 2015

NO EXPERIENCED REQUIRED

Whether youre a beginner, or an experienced user wanting to brush up on your skills, this tutorial-based guide helps you become proficient with the essentials of Autodesks powerful architectural design software through concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and a hands-on project that runs throughout the course of the book.

AutoCAD expert and CAD Geek blogger Donnie Gladfelter first gives you an introduction to the AutoCAD interface, basic commands, and creating drawings. Next, youll move on to more advanced features and skills, such as grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings. In no time, youll build upon your skillset to master dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D.

• Learn how to best apply AutoCADs commands and capabilities
• Access the companion website to download tutorial files
• Follow the tutorial sequentially or jump in at any chapter
• Get instant insights from short, easily digestible discussions
• Work in AutoCAD immediately before tackling more advanced topics and projects
• Find everything you need to get up and running with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118862295
• ISBN 13: 9781118862292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1032