AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 Essentials
Learn AutoCAD Quickly and EasilyThis Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 and teaches you everything you need to become quickly productive with the software. Learn to draw in 2D, shape complex curves, manage objects with layers, organize with blocks and groups, add dimensions and annotation, work with layouts, model in 3D, create realistic renderings, and more. Whether you're an aspiring CAD/CAM professional, preparing for certification, or updating your skills, this is the fast, thorough grounding you need in AutoCAD.Learn these AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT essentials—and more:Drawing lines, circles, arcs—and other 2D drawing basicsEditing entities and shaping curvesMaking hatches transparent and adding gradient fillsOrganizing objects with blocks, groups, and XrefsUnderstanding and creating dimension stylesAdding geometric constraints and editing constrained objectsModeling in 3D and navigating 3D modelsCreating photorealistic renderings and animated walkthroughsLearn how to draw and manipulate objects, blocks, and arraysCreate beautiful photorealistic renderings of 3D modelsThis striking Essentials book features:Chapter-opening learning objectivesStep-by-step tutorialsFour-color screenshots and illustrationsConcise chapter summaries and suggested practice exercisesDownloadable exercise files