Give life to your designs and keep your CAD skills fresh with Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and Mastering AutoCAD LT 2021 AutoCAD continues to be the tool of choice for architects, project managers, engineers, city planners, and other design professionals, and when the industry experts need to learn the latest CAD techniques and trends, they turn to Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Packed with real-world examples, straightforward instructions, and downloadable project files, this edition of this bestselling AutoCAD reference has been fully updated for the latest features from the 2021 version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. From getting familiar with the interface to preparing for Autodesk AutoCAD certification, Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 gives CAD professionals command of the software’s core functions and complex capabilities. Develop AutoCAD drawings from concept to creation Use hatches, fields, and tables Work with dynamic blocks, attributes, drawing curves, and solid fills Apply 3D modeling and imaging techniques Customize your interface and configure template settings and styles Get ready for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certification exam Whether you’re seeking on-the-job certification or just looking to dream big and draw, Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 is the ultimate guide to all things AutoCAD.
AutoCAD 2021: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 27th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations to make it easy for the users to understand the functions of the tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. The Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 book also covers basic drafting and design concepts such as dimensioning principles and assembly drawings that equip the users with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD. While reading this book, you will discover some new tools such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features Comprehensive book with chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of every chapter. Hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step instructions for easy learning. Notes and tips as additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables Chapter 11: Adding Constraints to Sketches Chapter 12: Hatching Drawings Chapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 14: Plotting Drawings Chapter 15: Template Drawings Chapter 16: Working with Blocks Chapter 17: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 18: Understanding External References Chapter 19: Working with Advanced Drawing Options Chapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 22: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD * Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings * Index * (For free download) Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Part files used in examples, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech' (* For Faculty only)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor led training in an eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD 2021 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement. This textbook applies the use of AutoCAD as it pertains to mechanical drafting. Knowing how to draw a line in AutoCAD is not the same as understanding which line type is required when creating technical drawings. This text not only provides the necessary information to operate AutoCAD 2021 but also provides the skills to use AutoCAD as a tool to work proficiently as a drafter or designer.
The Advanced AutoCAD 2021: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing. This book covers designing concepts in detail as well as provides elaborative description of technical drawing in AutoCAD including orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, sectioning, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs. The book also covers the 3D printing tools introduced in AutoCAD. Salient Features: Comprehensive book with chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II Chapter 6: Surface Modeling Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet and 3D Printing Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File Chapter 13: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises* Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' (*For Faculty only)
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&ID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 that allow the user to design piping & instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021. Special emphasis has been laid in this book on tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings. Salient Features: - Consists of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. - Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 concepts and techniques. - Tutorial approach for better learning. - Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. - Summarized content on the first page of every chapter. - Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. - Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. - Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials. - Additional information in the form of notes and tips. - Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D Chapter 2: Creating Project and P&IDs Chapter 3: Creating Structures Chapter 4: Creating Equipment Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs Chapter 6: Routing Pipes Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings Chapter 10: Managing Data and Creating Reports Project: Thermal Power Plant (For free download) Index
The primary goal of AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is to introduce the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2021 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. This textbook contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2021. It takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2021, the better you learn the software. With this in mind, each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. The video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However, the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool, as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do, he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.
The Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) 2020: Fundamentals guide is designed for Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of the Autodesk(R) Civil 3D(R) software's interactive, dynamic design functionality. The Autodesk Civil 3D software permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project data, work with points, create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, create parcel layouts, perform grading and volume calculation tasks, and layout pipe networks. Topics Covered Learn the Autodesk Civil 3D 2020 user interface. Create and edit parcels and print parcel reports. Create points and point groups and work with survey figures. Create, edit, view, and analyze surfaces. Create and edit alignments. Create data shortcuts. Create sites, profiles, and cross-sections. Create assemblies, corridors, and intersections. Create grading solutions. Create gravity fed and pressure pipe networks. Perform quantity takeoff and volume calculations. Use plan production tools to create plan and profile sheets. Prerequisites Access to the 2020 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. Experience with AutoCAD(R) or AutoCAD-based products and a sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 for a real-world workflow with these expert tricks and tips Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 is a complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk's extremely popular and robust civil engineering software. With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials, this invaluable guide walks you through everything you need to know to be productive. The focus is on real-world applications in professional environments, with all datasets available for download, and thorough coverage helps you prepare for the AutoCAD Civil 3D certification exam with over an hour's worth of video on crucial tips and techniques. You'll learn how to navigate the software and use essential tools, and how to put it all together in the context of a real-world project. In-depth discussion covers surveying, alignments, surface, grading, cross sections and more, and instructor support materials provide an ideal resource for training and education. This book will take you from beginner to pro, so you can get the most out of AutoCAD Civil 3D every step of the way. Understand key concepts and get acquainted with the interface Create, edit, and display all elements of a project Learn everything you need to know for the certification exam Download the datasets and start designing right away With expert insight, tips, and techniques, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 helps you become productive from the very beginning.
Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2021 Instruction gives students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering drawings by presenting principles in a logical and easy to understand manner. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, while also teaching students the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2021. This book features independent learning material containing supplemental content to further reinforce these principles. Through its many different exercises this text is designed to encourage students to interact with the instructor during lectures, and it will give students a superior understanding of engineering graphics and AutoCAD. The independent learning material allows students to go through the topics of the book independently. The main content of the material contains pages that summarize the topics covered in the book. Each page has voice over content that simulates a lecture environment. There are also interactive examples that allow students to go through the instructor led and in-class student exercises found in the book on their own. Video examples are also included to supplement the learning process. Multimedia Content • Summary pages with audio lectures • Interactive exercises and puzzles • Videos demonstrating how to solve selected problems • AutoCAD video tutorials • Supplemental problems and solutions • Tutorial starter files Each chapter contains these types of exercises: • Instructor led in-class exercises Students complete these exercises in class using information presented by the instructor using the PowerPoint slides included in the instructor files. • In-class student exercises These are exercises that students complete in class using the principles presented in the lecture. • Video Exercises These exercises are found in the text and correspond to videos found in the independent learning material. In the videos the author shows how to complete the exercise as well as other possible solutions and common mistakes to avoid. • Interactive Exercises These exercises are found in the independent learning material and allow students to test what they've learned and instantly see the results. • End of chapter problems These problems allow students to apply the principles presented in the book. All exercises are on perforated pages that can be handed in as assignments. • Review Questions The review questions are meant to encourage students to recall and consider the content found in the text by having them formulate descriptive answers to these questions. • Crossword Puzzles Each chapter features a short crossword puzzle that emphasizes important terms, phrases, concepts, and symbols found in the text.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Comprehensive Guide aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2021 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. In this textbook, one project which is based on the tools and concepts covered in the text has been added to enhance the knowledge of the users. Additionally, in this edition, the readers will be able to learn about some new and enhanced features of 3ds Max 2020 such as Compound Shapes and Chamfer Modifier. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Salient Features Consists of 18 chapters and 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Chapter 2: Standard Primitives Chapter 3: Extended Primitives Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines Chapter 6: Modifying Splines Chapter 7: Materials and Maps Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Objects Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique Chapter 10: Compound Objects Chapter 11: Modifiers Chapter 12: Lights and Rendering Chapter 13: Animation Basics Chapter 14: Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers Chapter 15: NURBS Modeling * Chapter 16: Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics * Chapter 17: Particle Systems and Space Warps-I * Chapter 18: Particle Systems and Space Warps-II * Project 1: Creating a Diner Index ( *For free download) Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Max and Media files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises * Additional learning resources at '3dsmaxexperts.blogspot.com' and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech' ( * For Faculty only) We also provide video courses on Autodesk 3ds Max. To enroll, please visit the CADCIM website using the following link: 'www.cadcim.com/video-courses'
