AutoCAD 2020: A Problem - Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition - E-book - ePub

The AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition Book contains a detailed explanation of all Major Concepts, Tools, and Commands of AutoCAD 2020 software and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on industrial applications and usage of AutoCAD tools so that it serves beginners as well as professionals to understand the functions these tools and their applications in the drawing.
After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. This book also covers basic drafting and design concepts such as dimensioning principles and assembly drawings that equip the users with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD.
While reading this textbook, you will discover some new tools introduced in AutoCAD 2020 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features of AutoCAD 2020 Book:Comprehensive textbook consisting of 24 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to AutoCADChapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCADChapter 3: Getting started with Advanced SketchingChapter 4: Working with Drawing AidsChapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-IChapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-IIChapter 7: Creating Texts and TablesChapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and TolerancingChapter 9: Editing DimensionsChapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System VariablesChapter 11: Adding Constraints to SketchesChapter 12: Hatching DrawingsChapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and LayoutsChapter 14: Plotting DrawingsChapter 15: Template DrawingsChapter 16: Working with BlocksChapter 17: Defining Block AttributesChapter 18: Understanding External ReferencesChapter 19: Working with Advanced Drawing OptionsChapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched ObjectsChapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and EmbeddingChapter 22: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD *Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing *Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings *Index