{"product_id":"mastering-autocad-2016-and-autocad-lt-2016-9781119044833","title":"Mastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling AutoCAD reference, with all new bonus video content\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastering AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD LT 2016 \u003c\/i\u003eis a complete tutorial and reference, helping you design accurately and efficiently while getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2016 software. Concise explanations and focused examples strengthen your understanding of AutoCAD concepts, while step-by-step instruction and hands-on projects help you develop the skills you need for real-world projects. This new edition covers the latest AutoCAD capabilities, and gives you access to videos demonstrating crucial techniques. The companion website provides all of the project files necessary for the tutorials, and features additional video tutorials and other bonus content. You''ll start with the basics of AutoCAD drafting, and gradually build your skills to an advanced level as you learn 3D modeling and imaging. Whether you''re preparing for the Autodesk certification or just want to be an AutoCAD guru, this book provid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 The Basics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Guided Tour 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunching AutoCAD 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AutoCAD Window 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Application Menu 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Ribbon 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Points in the Drawing Area 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the UCS Icon 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in the Command Window 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with AutoCAD 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening an Existing File 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Closer Look 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a File as You Work 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Changes 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Multiple Files 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Home Tab’s Draw and Modify Panels 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Your First Drawing 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Polar Coordinates 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Cursor Modes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Command Options 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Objects 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Objects in AutoCAD 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Base Points 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Noun\/Verb Selection 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing with Grips 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching Lines by Using Grips 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving and Rotating with Grips 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Dynamic Input 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Data in a Text Window 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying the Properties of an Object 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Help 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the InfoCenter 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Additional Sources of Help 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Work Area 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Units 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning the Measurement System 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up the Drawing Limits 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at an Alternative to Limits 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Scale Factors 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Polar Tracking 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Polar Tracking Angle 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Drawing Process 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating an Object in Reference to Others 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Closer Look 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying an Object 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Laying Out a Drawing 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Preliminary Sketch 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Layout 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErasing the Layout Lines 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting on the Finishing Touches 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Grid Mode as a Background Grid 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Snap Modes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Using a Symbol 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Block Definition Dialog Box 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling and Rotating Blocks 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a Block 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnblocking and Redefining a Block 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a Block as a Drawing File 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Existing Files with Blocks 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Uses for Blocks 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Annotation Scale 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrouping Objects 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Members of a Group 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUngrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Information with Layers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Assigning Layers 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking on Layers 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Layer Visibility 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Layers You Want 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming an Unwieldy List of Layers 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssigning Linetypes to Layers 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Linetype to a Drawing 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Lineweights 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Track of Blocks and Layers 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Using Templates 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Template 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Template 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying an Object Multiple Times 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Circular Copies 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Row and Column Copies 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning Your View 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing the Kitchenette 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArray along a Path 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Changes to an Associative Array 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Drawing 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting Settings 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Osnap Tracking to Place Objects 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an Exact Distance along a Curve 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Length of Objects 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Linetypes, Shapes, Styles, and More 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal References 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Parts 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Control of the AutoCAD Display 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Regeneration and Redrawing 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Views 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Frozen Layer Option 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Predefined Hatch Patterns 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning Hatch Patterns Accurately 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating a Block from an External File 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Hatch Area 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a Hatch Pattern 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Boundary Hatch Options 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning the Boundary Behavior 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Additional Hatch Features 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Gradient Shading 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Using Hatch 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpace Planning and Hatch Patterns 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing External References 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching a Drawing as an External Reference 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Differences between External References and Blocks 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther External Reference Options 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping Xref Views and Improving Performance 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Xrefs in Place 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the External Reference Tab 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting the Plan 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Plotter Settings 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper Size 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Orientation 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlot Area 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlot Scale 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaded Viewport Options 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlot Offset 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlot Options 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExit Options 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting Using Layout Views 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an Output Device 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing a Plotter Configuration 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring a Page Setup 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Electronic Plots 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting to PDF through the Plot Dialog Box 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting to PDF through the Export To DWF\/PDF Ribbon Panel 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Autodesk DWF and DWFx Files 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Adding Text to Drawings 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing a Drawing for Text 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Text by Styles 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Text 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Text and Scale 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyles 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Current\/New\/Delete 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFont 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Text Height and Font 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Text Editor Tab 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Symbols and Special Characters 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Indents and Tabs 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do the Fonts Look Like? 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Simple Single-Line Text Objects 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustifying Single-Line Text Objects 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Check Spelling Feature 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Check Spelling Works 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Dictionary 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstituting Fonts 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Replacing Text 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Using Fields and Tables 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Tables to Your Drawing 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Table 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Cell Text 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Table Text Orientation and Location 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing the Table Line Work 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Formulas to Cells 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Formulas Directly in Cells 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Other Math Operations 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting and Exporting Tables 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting a Table 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Tables 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Table Styles 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding or Modifying a Table Style 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Table Style Options 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Using Dimensions 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Components of a Dimension 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Dimension Style 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up the Primary Unit Style 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Height for Dimension Text 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Alternate Units 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Current Dimension Style 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a Dimension Style 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Linear Dimensions 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Dimensions Panel 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing a Dimension 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Distance between Dimensions 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Dimensions 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppending Data to Dimension Text 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Style Settings of Individual Dimensions 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Dimensions and Other Objects Together 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociating Dimensions with Objects 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensioning Nonorthogonal Linear Distances 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkewing Dimension Lines 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Dimension Tool 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Note with a Leader Arrow 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Multileader Styles 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Multileader Notes 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking a Dimension Line for a Leader 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Ordinate Dimensions 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Tolerance Notation 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Tolerance and Datum Values 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Inspection Dimensions 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Mastering Advanced Skills 415\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Using Attributes 417\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Attributes 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Attributes to Blocks 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying and Editing Attribute Definitions 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Attribute Definitions into a Block 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Blocks Containing Attributes 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Attributes 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Attribute Values One at a Time 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Attribute Text Formats and Properties 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Global Changes to Attribute Values 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Invisible Attributes Visible 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Block Attribute Manager Options 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedefining Blocks Containing Attributes 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting and Exporting Attribute Information 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the Extraction 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 445\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting a Raster Image 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Raster Image 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling a Raster Image 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Object Visibility and Overlap with Raster Images 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Fade 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping a Raster Image 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Off the Frame, Adjusting Overall Quality, and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Transparency 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with PDF Files 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting a PDF 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling and Osnaps with PDFs 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the PDF Display 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinating Geographic Locations 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Adjustments to the Map 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Measurements and Distances 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Advanced Editing and Organizing 471\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing External References 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Existing Drawings for External Referencing 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating Blocks in Xrefs 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting Named Elements from Xrefs 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Xref Search Path 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Layers 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving and Recalling Layer Settings 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Tools for Managing Layers 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering Selections 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Quick Select 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the QuickCalc Calculator 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Units with QuickCalc 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing QuickCalc to Find Points 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Fractional Distances between Two Points 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring Expressions and Values 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Working with QuickCalc 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Laying Out Your Printer Output 513\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Model Space and Paper Space 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching from Model Space to Paper Space 514\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Size of a Paper Space Layout 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating New Paper Space Viewports 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching Inside Viewports 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Paper Space Viewports 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling Views in Paper Space 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Layers in Individual Viewports 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Odd-Shaped Viewports 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling and Viewing Lineweights in Paper Space 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lineweight Settings Dialog Box 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinetype Scales and Paper Space 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensioning in Paper Space Layouts 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Uses for Paper Space 537\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 539\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Use Parametric Drawing Tools? 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Objects with Geometric Constraints 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoConstrain to Add Constraints Automatically 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing a Drawing Containing Constraints 542\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Other Geometric Constraints 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Constraints in the Drawing Process 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Dimensional Constraint 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing a Dimensional Constraint 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Formula Parameter 552\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Formula 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Other Formulas 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing the Constraint Options 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Constraints to Use 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 558\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Using Dynamic Blocks 559\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Block Editor 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the Block Editor 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing a Block and Creating New Blocks 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Dynamic Block 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Parameter 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an Action 564\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an Increment Value 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Parameters and Actions 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an Object Centered 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Constraints in Dynamic Blocks 569\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a List of Predefined Options 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Multiple Shapes in One Block 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating Objects in Unison 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling In a Space Automatically with Objects 586\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Block Information with Data Extraction 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Drawing Curves 591\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Polylines 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing a Polyline 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Polyline Options 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Polylines 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Pedit Options 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoothing Polylines 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Vertices 600\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Polyline Spline Curve 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing True Spline Curves 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing a True Spline 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Spline Options 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning Spline Curves 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarking Divisions on Curves 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing Objects into Specified Lengths 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 621\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Area of Closed Boundaries 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Area of an Object 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Hatch Patterns to Find Areas 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting General Information 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Drawing’s Status 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Track of Time 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Information from System Variables 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Log of Your Activity 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Command Window Context Menu 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for AutoCAD Files 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovering Corrupted Files 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting DXF Files 637\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening or Importing DXF Files 638\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs 639\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Raster Files 639\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Vector Files 644\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing OLE to Import Data 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing OLE Links 648\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting Worksheets as AutoCAD Tables 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Options for Embedding Data 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Clipboard to Export AutoCAD Drawings 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 652\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 3D Modeling and Imaging 653\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Creating 3D Drawings 655\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing in 3D Using Solids 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Appearances 658\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a 3D Box 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing 3D Solids with Grips 660\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstraining Motion with the Gizmo 661\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating Objects in 3D Using Dynamic UCS 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on a 3D Object’s Surface 664\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing and Pulling Shapes from a Solid 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Changes to Your Solid 668\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes 670\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolating Coordinates with Point Filters 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving around Your Model 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Isometric and Orthogonal Views 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating Freely around Your Model 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Your View Direction 680\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing SteeringWheels 682\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Where You Are Looking 684\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying through Your View 684\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging from Perspective to Parallel Projection 685\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Visual Effect 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Visual Styles 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Sketched Look with Visual Styles 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-Canvas Viewport Controls 690\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing 690\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Point Cloud Feature 693\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 694\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 Using Advanced 3D Features 695\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter 695\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the User Coordinate System 696\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a UCS 697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a UCS 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in a UCS 700\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding 3D Parts in Separate Files 701\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the UCS Options 704\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUCS Based on Object Orientation 704\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUCS Based on Offset Orientation 706\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUCS Rotated around an Axis 707\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrienting a UCS in the View Plane 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating the UCS Icon 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a UCS with a View 710\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing 711\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Array Tools 715\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Changes to an Associative Array 716\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Complex 3D Surfaces 717\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying Out a 3D Form 717\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats 718\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a 3D Polyline 719\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Curved 3D Surface 721\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting the Surface into a Solid 725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping the Solid 725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Interference between Two Solids 727\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Tubes with the Sweep Tool 730\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Sweep to Create Complex Forms 731\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Spiral Forms 734\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Surface Models 737\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlicing a Solid with a Surface 739\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Volume of a Cut 740\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Loft Command 742\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Objects in 3D Space 746\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Objects in 3D Space 746\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving an Object in 3D 747\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating an Object in 3D 749\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 750\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 753\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Solid Modeling 753\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Solid Forms 756\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining Primitives 756\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Portions Out of a Solid 758\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Complex Solids 760\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapering an Extrusion 761\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSweeping a Shape on a Curved Path 762\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevolving a Polyline 763\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Solids 766\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplitting a Solid into Two Pieces 766\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRounding Corners with the Fillet Tool 767\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool 768\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Solid-Editing Tools 770\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreamlining the 2D Drawing Process 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Standard Top, Front, and Right-Side Views 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating 2D Drawings with the Base View Command 782\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Dimensions and Notes in a Layout 787\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Visual Styles with a Viewport 788\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Solids 790\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 799\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 801\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Simple 3D Mesh 801\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Mesh Primitive 802\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Parts of a Mesh 803\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoothing a Mesh 804\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Faces and Edges 804\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching Faces 806\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving an Edge 809\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding More Faces 812\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating an Edge 814\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Crease 816\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplitting and Extruding a Mesh Face 818\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Mesh Surfaces 821\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevolved Surface 821\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdge Surface 822\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuled Surface 823\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTabulated Surface 824\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Meshes to Solids 825\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding 3D Surfaces 826\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Surfaces 828\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Extrude, Surface Trim, and Surface Fillet 830\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Surface Blend, Patch, and Offset 832\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Associativity 836\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing with Control Vertices 839\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing with the CV Edit Bar 843\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Holes in a Surface with the Project Geometry Panel 845\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Curvature: Understanding the Analysis Panel 846\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 848\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Customization and Integration 851\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 853\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Workspaces 853\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the User Interface 855\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Customization Tour 855\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Customizations In All Files Panel 859\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Overall View 862\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Commands in the Command List 864\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts 864\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group 865\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus 866\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Ribbon Panel Tools 867\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Macros in Tools and Menus 871\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePausing for User Input 872\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option 872\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Keyboard Shortcuts 873\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations 876\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the DIESEL Macro Language 878\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing DIESEL at the Command Line 879\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing DIESEL in a Custom Menu Macro 880\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing DIESEL as a Menu Bar Option Label 881\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing DIESEL and Fields to Generate Text 884\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Custom Linetypes 885\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Available Linetypes 885\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Linetype 886\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Linetype Code 887\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Complex Linetypes 888\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Hatch Patterns 891\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 893\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 895\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Drawings Online 895\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Project Files with eTransmit 896\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting AutoCAD Drawing Files 900\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublishing Your Drawings 904\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging Drawing Sets 904\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Other Publish Options 907\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a DWF File by Using the Plot Dialog Box 909\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Files with A360 Drive 911\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with A360 Drive 911\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Files 913\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Drawings Online 915\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling File Access 916\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking File Versions 917\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborating with Others Using Design Feed 918\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Hyperlinks to Drawings 920\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Hyperlinks 920\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing and Deleting Hyperlinks 922\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Closer Look at the Hyperlink Options 922\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes 923\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with DesignCenter 924\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter 927\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing 928\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging Data between Open Files 931\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading Specific Files into DesignCenter 932\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter 932\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching Your Drawing Library with Content Explorer 936\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexing Your Files 936\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching Your Files 938\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Content Explorer’s Display 939\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Network Resources 940\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Office Standards 941\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Layering and Text Conventions 941\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Office Standards 941\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Multiple Layer Settings 946\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Other Layer Translator Options 948\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 949\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 Appendixes 951\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A The Bottom Line 953\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Exploring the Interface 953\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing 954\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 955\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 955\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 956\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 957\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 958\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 958\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Adding Text to Drawings 959\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Using Fields and Tables 960\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Using Dimensions 961\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Using Attributes 962\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 963\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing 964\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output 964\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 965\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Using Dynamic Blocks 966\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Drawing Curves 967\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 969\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Creating 3D Drawings 970\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features 971\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 972\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 973\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 974\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 975\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 977\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore Installing AutoCAD 977\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProceeding with the Installation 977\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring AutoCAD 978\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Files Tab 978\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Display Tab 981\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Open And Save Tab 984\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Plot and Publish Tab 987\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe System Tab 987\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe User Preferences Tab 989\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Drafting Tab 992\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 3D Modeling Tab 994\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Selection Tab 998\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Profiles Tab 1000\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Online Tab 1001\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring the Tablet Menu Area 1002\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning On the Noun\/Verb Selection Method 1003\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning On the Grips Feature 1004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up the Tracking Vector Feature 1004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the AutoCAD 3D Graphics System 1004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Folders that Contain AutoCAD Files 1005\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up AutoCAD with a White Background 1005\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C The Autodesk AutoCAD 2016 Certification 1007\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 1015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515637883223,"sku":"9781119044833","price":45.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mastering-autocad-2016-and-autocad-lt-2016-9781119044833","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}