The book is for design engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Convert your 2D drawings into 3D models.Use the paper space layout in AutoCAD for creating professional plots for 2D and 3D models.Get to grips with surface and mesh modeling tools such as Fillet, Trim, and Extend.Explore some advanced features like external references and dynamic block.Working with reusable objects like Blocks and collaborating using xRef.

Create complex 3d solid objects starting from the primitive shapes using the solid editing tools.Understand CAD fundamentals using AutoCAD's basic functions, navigation, and components.Finally, you'll get to grips with rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD.īy the end of the 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 drawings.

As you progress, you'll cover advanced tools and features such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs, and you'll learn how to implement them with the help of practical exercises at the end of each chapter. The book delves into 3D modeling and helps you convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. You'll then learn about effective drawing management using layers, dynamic blocks, and groups and discover how to add annotations and plot like professionals. Starting with basic drawing shapes and functions, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of CAD designs.

This hands-on guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, starting from a simple tour of the user interface through to using advanced tools.

Discover techniques for creating, modifying, and managing 3D models and converting 2D plans into 3D modelsĪutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are 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.

Learn to use drawing management tools for working efficiently on large projects.

Explore the AutoCAD GUI, file format, and drawing tools to get started with CAD projects.

A new second edition, updated for AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023 including new topics, such as Floating drawing windows and the COUNT feature, has now been published. Publisher's note: This edition from 2020 is based on AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 and does not make use of the most recent AutoCAD features.

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