AutoCAD: A Problem-Solving Approach: 2013 and Beyond

by Sham Tickoo

Overview

Master the latest trends in 3D modeling and design with AUTOCAD: A PROBLEM-SOLVING APPROACH: 2013 AND BEYOND, 1st Edition! Coverage of improved Ribbon organization and model documentation enhancements helps you increase speed and productivity, while using Autodesk Cloud lets you share your designs with your social network. In addition, customizing your AutoCAD experience is easier than ever with detailed instruction on the new Apps available on Autodesk Exchange. AUTOCAD: A PROBLEM-SOLVING APPROACH: 2013 AND BEYOND, 1st Edition explores all of these features and more via hands-on projects and step-by-step approaches that help you solve today's drafting and design problems. Suitable for beginners and established professionals alike, this trusted text provides in-depth coverage of all core concepts while highlighting new commands and enhancements to date. Every book also includes access to the exclusive CADConnect website for critical AutoCAD updates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133946311
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	09/21/2012
Series:	Autodesk 2013 Now Available! Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	1440
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.90(d)

About the Author

Sham Tickoo is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Indiana. He has been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, drafting, and design since 1981. In addition to his academic career, he has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, and software developer. Mr. Tickoo's general research interests are in the design and development of new products, such as windmill turbines. He has authored and coauthored several books on CAD/CAM software and systems, including CATIA, NX, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor and 3ds Max. He received his M.S. in industrial technology from Northern Illinois University and his M.S. in industrial and management engineering from the University of Iowa.

Table of Contents

PART I. 1. Introduction to AutoCAD. 2. Getting Started with AutoCAD. 3. Starting with the Advanced Sketching. 4. Working with Drawing Aids. 5. Editing Sketched Objects—I. 6. Editing Sketched Objects—II. 7. Creating Text and Tables. 8. Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing. 9. Editing Dimensions. 10. Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables. 11. Adding Constraints to Sketches. 12. Technical Drawing with AutoCAD. 13. Isometric Drawings 14. Hatching Drawings. 15. Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts. 16. Plotting Drawings. 17. Template Drawings. PART II. 18. Working with Blocks. 19. Defining Block Attributes. 20. Understanding External References. 21. Working with Advanced Drawing Options. 22. Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects. 23. Working with Data Exchange and Object Linking and Embedding. 24. The User Coordinate System. 25. Getting Started with 3D. 26. Creating Solid Models. 27. Modifying 3D Objects. 28. Editing 3D Objects. 29. Surface Modeling 30. Mesh Modeling. 31. Rendering and Animating Designs. 32. AutoCAD on Internet. PART III. 33. Accessing External Database. 34. Script Files and Slideshows. 35. Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns. 36. Customizing the ACAD.PGP File.