Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings
AutoCAD is the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
You’ll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables.
Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging
Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools
Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects
Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities
Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before-and-after tutorial files
Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
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The World’s Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2011
There’s a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.
Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings
Autodesk AutoCAD is the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
You’ll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables.
Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging
Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools
Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects
Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities
Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before-and-after tutorial files
Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
From the Back Cover
The World’s Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2011
There’s a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert. Download eBook Free »
A complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk’s popular and robust civil engineering software.
AutoCAD Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this guide by a pair of Civil 3D experts is the comprehensive reference for both novices and professionals. It focuses on teaching vital Civil 3D 2010 tips, tricks, and techniques, showing you how to use the software in real-world professional environments.
After you learn the key concepts and how to work with the interface, you’ll explore the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all the parts of a civil engineering project.
This comprehensive guide to the newest version of Civil 3D features coverage of all the new features, including the intersection tool
Uses real-world examples and practical tutorials to teach vital Civil 3D tips, tricks, and techniques
Covers the key concepts and software interface and discusses the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling a project’s elements
Features in-depth, detailed coverage of surveying, points, alignments, surfaces, profiles, corridors, grading, and LandXML and LDT Project Transfer
Examines cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, sheets, project management, and Vault and data shortcuts Download eBook Free »
Design Your Way from Field to Finish with This Expert Guide to Civil 3D
If you already possess some background in Civil 3D but want to broaden your understanding of this popular civil engineering software, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 will provide you with detailed coverage of advanced topics like surveying, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, project management, and data shortcuts. Many of the featured topics and techniques, directly applicable to the civil engineering profession, are previously undocumented. Practical tutorials, tips, tricks, real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations detail all aspects of a civil engineering project.
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of your projects with this thorough guide to Autodesk’s powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, this guide offers an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can get the most out of Civil 3D.
This new edition is fully updated for all of Civil 3D 2009′s new features, including the latest improvements to drafting, surface handling, grading, corridor modeling, surveying, and model sharing. With pages of advanced techniques, expert tips, and practical workarounds, it focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment, offering valuable insights you won’t find anywhere else. Download eBook Free »
Design Your Way from Field to Finish with This Expert Guide to Civil 3D
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of a project with this thorough guide to Autodesk’s powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, it features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach grounded in real-world examples so that you get the very most out of Civil 3D. This practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment and provides insights, insider tips, and advanced techniques you won’t find anywhere else.
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of the project with this thorough guide to Autodesk’s powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, this book features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach that is grounded in real-world examples so that you can get the most out of Civil 3D.
Full of advanced techniques and insider tips, this practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment—and provides insights, tips, and techniques you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re new to Civil 3D or want to expand your skills, this is the comprehensive tutorial and reference you’ll use again and again. Download eBook Free »
The World’s Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2010
An award-winning author presents a detailed tutorial covering every feature of this popular programEach year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts; it’s the world’s all-time bestselling series on the AutoCAD design software. This revision thoroughly covers all the new features and gives you a complete education in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
Whether you’re an architect or drafter, involved in another discipline that uses CAD software, or an AutoCAD instructor, you’ll benefit from Omura’s comprehensive coverage.
Award-winning Autodesk Authorized Author, George Omura, has written more than 20 books on AutoCAD
Uses concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects to fully cover both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
Introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools, then moves into intermediate skills such as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables
Elaborates on the more important skills for real world applications like layouts, plotting, and quick 3D modeling
Showcases the newest features including parametric design, free-form 3D mesh modeling, and enhanced PDF support
Details advanced skills including attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and macro programming
Explores 3D modeling and imaging, and discusses customization and integration
DVD includes video tutorials, a searchable PDF of the book, “before and after” tutorial files, a trial version of AutoCAD 2010, and additional tools and utilities Download eBook Free »
The World’s Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2009
If you’re looking for a tutorial or stand-alone reference to AutoCAD and its latest features, Mastering AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 is a book that can serve as both. Understand the basics of interface and drafting tools, review intermediate skills like using hatches, fields and tables, and master advanced topics like attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills, 3D modeling and imaging, and customization and integration. Learn everything you need to know about AutoCAD from concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions and hand-on projects.
There’s a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.
If you’re new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you’re an AutoCAD veteran, Omura’s in-depth explanations of the latest features, including the new Ribbon interface and new Action Recorder, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you’ll refer to this indispensable reference again and again. Download eBook Free »
The World’s Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2008
Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 offers a unique blend of tutorial and reference that includes everything you need to get started and stay ahead with AutoCAD. Rather than just showing you how each command works, this book shows you AutoCAD 2008 in the context of a meaningful activity. You’ll learn how to use commands while working on an actual project and progressing toward a goal. Experienced author George Omura provides a foundation on which you can build your own methods for using AutoCAD and become an AutoCAD expert. Coverage includes everything from the basics of AutoCAD to programming in AutoLISP and VBA to installing and setting up AutoCAD. Whether you’re an AutoCAD newbie or AutoCAD all-star, Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 has something for you.
There’s a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.
If you’re new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you’re an AutoCAD veteran, Omura’s in-depth explanations of the latest and most advanced features, including the exciting annotation, notes, and layer properties features, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you’ll refer to this indispensable reference again and again. Download eBook Free »
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