Introduction to AutoCAD 2016: 2D and 3D Design

Master the complexities of the world’s bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD 2016. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction.

A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering.

• Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network.
• Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process.
• Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software.

Further education students in the UK will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid.

Table of Contents

PART A – 2D DESIGN
Chapter 1. Introducing AutoCAD 2016
Chapter 2. Calling Tools
Chapter 3. Introducing Drawing
Chapter 4. Draw Tools and Object Snap
Chapter 5. Zoom, Pan and Templates
Chapter 6. The Modify Tools
Chapter 7. Dimensions and Text
Chapter 8. Orthographic and Isometric
Chapter 9. Hatching
Chapter 10. Blocks and Inserts
Chapter 11. Other Types of File Format
Chapter 12. Sheet Sets
Chapter 64 Pheasant Drive DWF

PART B – 3D DESIGN
Chapter 13. Introducing 3D Modeling
Chapter 14. 3D Models in Viewports
Chapter 15. The Modification of 3D Models
Chapter 16. Rendering
Chapter 17. Building Drawing
Chapter 18. Three-Dimensional Space
Chapter 19. Editing 3D Solid Models
Chapter 20. Other Features of 3D Modeling

PART C – INTERNET TOOLS AND DESIGN
Chapter 21. Internet Tools and Help
Chapter 22. Design and AutoCAD 2016