Advanced AutoCAD 2026 with Videos: A Problem-Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced, 29th Edition

The Advanced AutoCAD 2026 with Videos: A Problem-Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced book contains detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications of the tools and commands. After reading this book, you will be able to create 3D objects, apply materials to objects, generate drafting views of a model, create surface or mesh objects, and render and animate designs, and understand 3D Printing.
This book covers designing concepts in detail as well as provides elaborative description of technical drawing in AutoCAD including orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, sectioning, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs. The book also covers the 3D printing tools introduced in AutoCAD.
Salient Features Comprehensive textbook consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Adding Constraints to SketchesChapter 2: Understanding External ReferencesChapter 3: Working with Advanced Drawing OptionsChapter 4: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched ObjectsChapter 5: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and EmbeddingChapter 6: The User Coordinate SystemChapter 7: Getting Started with 3DChapter 8: Creating Solid ModelsChapter 9: Editing 3D Objects-IChapter 10: Editing 3D Objects-IIChapter 11: Surface ModelingChapter 12: Mesh ModelingChapter 13: Rendering and Animating DesignsChapter 14: Hyperlinks and 3D PrintingChapter 15: Script Files and Slide ShowsChapter 16: Creating Linetypes and Hatch PatternsChapter 17: Customizing the acad.pgp FileChapter 18: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCADChapter 19: Isometric DrawingsStudent Projects (For free download)Index