Up and Running with AutoCAD 2013

Acknowledgments About the Author Preface LEVEL 1: Chapters 1-10 Chapter 1. AutoCAD Fundamentals Learning Objectives 1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands 1.2 The AutoCAD Environment 1.3 Interacting with AutoCAD 1.4 Practicing the Create Objects Commands 1.5 View Objects 1.6 Practicing the Edit/Modify Objects Commands 1.7 Selection Methods 1.8 Drawing Accuracy-Part 1 1.9 Drawing Accuracy-Part 2 1.10 Osnap Drafting Settings Summary Chapter 2. AutoCAD Fundamentals Learning Objectives 2.1 Grips 2.2 Units and Scale 2.3 Snap and Grid 2.4 Cartesian Coordinate System 2.5 Geometric Data Entry 2.6 Inquiry Commands 2.7 Additional Drafting Commands Summary Chapter 3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties Learning Objectives 3.1 Introduction to Layers 3.2 Introduction to Linetypes 3.3 Introduction to Properties 3.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Floor Plan Layout Summary Spotlight On: Architecture Chapter 4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style Learning Objectives 4.1 Introduction to Text and Mtext 4.2 Text 4.3 Mtext 4.4 Style 4.5 Spell Check 4.6 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Text and Furniture to Floor Plan Layout Summary Tips Chapter 5. Hatch Patterns Learning Objectives 5.1 Introduction to Hatch 5.2 Hatch Procedures 5.3 Working with Hatch Patterns 5.4 Gradient and Solid Fill 5.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Hatch to Floor Plan Layout Summary Chapter 6. Dimensions Learning Objectives 6.1 Introduction to Dimensions 6.2 Types of Dimensions 6.3 Editing Dimensions 6.4 Customizing Dimensions 6.5 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Dimensions to Floor Plan Layout Summary Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering Chapter 7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge Learning Objectives 7.1 Introduction to Blocks 7.2 Insert 7.3 Purge 7.4 Wblocks 7.5 Dynamic Blocks 7.6 Groups Summary Chapter 8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays Learning Objectives 8.1 Polar Array 8.2 Rectangular Array 8.3 Path Array 8.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Mechanical Device Summary Chapter 9. Basic Printing and Output Learning Objectives 9.1 Introduction to Printing and Plotting 9.2 The Essentials 9.3 The Plot Dialog Box 9.4 Page Setup Manager Summary Spotlight On: Interior Design Chapter 10. Advanced Output-Paper Space Learning Objectives 10.1 Introduction to Paper Space 10.2 Paper Space Concepts Summary Level 1. Answers to Review Questions LEVEL 2: Chapters 11-20 Chapter 11. Advanced Linework Learning Objectives 11.1 Introduction to Advanced Linework 11.2 Pline (Polyline) 11.3 Xline (Construction Line) 11.4 Ray 11.5 Spline 11.6 Mline (Multiline) 11.7 Sketch 11.8 Level 2 Drawing Project (1 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan Summary Chapter 12. Advanced Layers Learning Objectives 12.1 Introduction to Advanced Layers 12.2 Script Files 12.3 Layer State Manager 12.4 Layer Filtering 12.5 Level 2 Drawing Project (2 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan Summary Chapter 13. Advanced Dimensions Learning Objectives 13.1 Introduction to Advanced Dimensions 13.2 Dimension Style Manager 13.3 Introduction to Constraints 13.4 Geometric Constraints 13.5 Dimensional Constraints 13.6 Dimension-Driven Design 13.7 Level 2 Drawing Project (3 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan Summary Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering Chapter 14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools Learning Objectives 14.1 Options 14.2 Shortcuts 14.3 Customize User Interface 14.4 Design Center 14.5 Express Tools 14.6 Level 2 Drawing Project (4 of 10): Architectural Floor Plan Summary Chapter 15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools Learning Objectives 15.1 Introduction to Advanced Design and File Management Tools 15.2 Align 15.3 Audit and Recover 15.4 Blend 15.5 Break and Join 15.6 Cad Standards 15.7 Calculator 15.8 Defpoints 15.9 Divide and Point Style 15.10 Donut 15.11 Draw Order 15.12 eTransmit 15.13 Filter 15.14 Hyperlink 15.15 Lengthen 15.16 Object Tracking (OTRACK) 15.17 Overkill 15.18 Point and Node 15.19 Publish 15.20 Raster 15.21 Revcloud 15.22 Sheet Sets 15.23 Selection Methods 15.