AutoCAD 2021 Beginning and Intermediate

by Munir Hamad

Overview

This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2021 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color. AutoCAD 2021 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2021.

FEATURES:

• Covers only the basics and uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application

• CD can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book’s figures in color

• Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683925217
Publisher:	Mercury Learning & Information
Publication date:	03/27/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	850
File size:	61 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Munir Hamad is an Autodesk® Approved Instructor and certified Autodesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.

Table of Contents

1: AutoCAD 2021 Basics

2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2021

3: Modifying Commands Part 1

4: Modifying Commands Part 2

5: Layers and Inquiry Commands

6: Blocks and Hatches

7: Writing Text

8: Dimensions

9: Plotting

10: Projects

11: More on 2D Objects

12: Advanced Practices − Part 1

13: Advanced Practices − Part 2

14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing

15: Creating Text & Table Styles and Formulas in Tables

16: Dimension & Multileader Styles

17: Plot Style, Annotative, and DWF Files

18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization

19: Parametric Constraints

20: Dynamic Blocks

21: Block Attributes

22: External Referencing (Xref)

23: Sheet Sets

24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers

25: Importing PDF Files, and Design Views

26. Drawing Compare

Index

Editorial Reviews

"Autocad learners who want some manuals on the 2021 program have two new books by M. Hamad to choose from. The weightier primer AutoCAD 2021: Beginning and Intermediate is an all-in-one, comprehensive reference that covers all of the 2D concepts, and is designed for both self study and classroom assignments for newcomers to CAD drawing. Each chapter discusses different functions and applications, pairing overviews with workshops and projects that help reinforce user learning. Black and white screen shots, step-by-step instructions on using AutoCAD 2021 in different sample projects, and three full projects for architectural and mechanical designs make for a solid survey that leaves nothing to wonder."

From the Publisher

"Autocad learners who want some manuals on the 2021 program have two new books by M. Hamad to choose from. The weightier primer AutoCAD 2021: Beginning and Intermediate is an all-in-one, comprehensive reference that covers all of the 2D concepts, and is designed for both self study and classroom assignments for newcomers to CAD drawing. Each chapter discusses different functions and applications, pairing overviews with workshops and projects that help reinforce user learning. Black and white screen shots, step-by-step instructions on using AutoCAD 2021 in different sample projects, and three full projects for architectural and mechanical designs make for a solid survey that leaves nothing to wonder."

Midwest Book Review