Book description
Learn 2D drawing and 3D modeling from scratch using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2023 and become a CAD professional
Key Features
- Learn techniques for making, modifying, and managing AutoCAD 2D and 3D drawings
- Understand how to use reusable and named objects like blocks, xRef, and layers
- Scale, annotate, and print drawings from model space and layout
Book Description
AutoCAD is one of the most versatile software applications for architectural and engineering designs and the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) platform for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. This hands-on 2nd edition guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, from a simple tour of the user interface to using advanced tools.
Starting with basic drawing shapes and functions, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of CAD designs. You’ll then learn about effective drawing management using layers, dynamic blocks, and groups, and discover how to add annotations and plots like a professional. As you progress, the book will show you how to convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. You’ll also discover advanced features, such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs. Finally, you’ll focus on rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD.
By the end of this book, you’ll have developed a solid understanding of CAD principles and be able to work with AutoCAD software confidently to build impressive 2D and 3D creations.
What you will learn
- Understand CAD fundamentals like functions, navigation, and components
- Create complex 3D objects using primitive shapes and editing tools
- Work with reusable objects like blocks and collaborate using xRef
- Explore advanced features like external references and dynamic blocks
- Discover surface and mesh modeling tools such as Fillet, Trim, and Extend
- Use the paper space layout to create plots for 2D and 3D models
- Convert your 2D drawings into 3D models
Who this book is for
This 3D modeling book is for design engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, student, or professional looking to upgrade your engineering design skills, you’ll find this AutoCAD book useful. No prior knowledge of CAD or AutoCAD is necessary.
Table of contents
- Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023
- Contributors
- About the authors
- About the reviewers
- Preface
- Part 1: Introduction and 2D Drafting
- Chapter 1: An Introduction to AutoCAD
- Chapter 2: Basic Drawing Tools and Commands
- Chapter 3: Learning about Modify Commands
- Chapter 4: Working with Arrays and Reusable Objects
- Part 2: Customization, Collaboration, and Using Reusable Content
- Chapter 5: Managing Drawings with Layers and Properties
- Chapter 6: Working with Hatches, Text, and Dimensions
- Chapter 7: Tables and Isometric Drawings
- Chapter 8: Customization Tools
- Chapter 9: External References and Dynamic Blocks
- Part 3: 3D Modeling
- Chapter 10: Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Chapter 11: Creating Primitive 3D Shapes
- Chapter 12: Conversion between 2D and 3D
- Chapter 13: Modifying 3D Objects
- Chapter 14: Paper Space Layouts and Printing
- Chapter 15: Rendering and Presentation
- Index
- Other Books You May Enjoy
Product information
- Title: Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023 - Second Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2022
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781801816465
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