AutoCAD
2010, A
Problem-Solving Approach
by Sham Tickoo
This text is your comprehensive resource for a
progression from the rudiments of AutoCAD® to the advanced
concepts of 3D modeling and customization.
Problems in each chapter challenge students and
professionals to think beyond step-by-step approaches and teach the
"whys" and "hows" behind using AutoCAD® to solve drafting and design
problems.
Catering to the basic needs of beginners as well as
to the advanced requirements of industry professionals, detailed
explanations of AutoCAD® 2010 commands enable users to take
maximum advantage of Autodesk's® newest and most essential software
features
Features:
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CHANGES IN USER INTERFACE OF AUTOCAD 2010: In
this new version, the tools are well organized in Menu
Browser and Ribbon. This enhances the heads-up design.
Moreover, you can customize the workspace and templates
as per your requirement with ease.
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NEW TOOLS IN 3D MODELING: The new free-form tools
help in creating 3D models that require more flowing
style. The new set of Mesh tools help to create,
smoothen, and refine a 3D Mesh effectively.
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PARAMETRIC DRAWING: Introduction of parametric
tools makes AutoCAD a parametric software. You can apply
both logical relationship and dimension constraints
using these tools.
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DYNAMIC BLOCK: The Block tools are enhanced such
that they use geometric and dimensional constraints in
block definitions, thereby simplifying dynamic block
creation.
- HANDS ON: Live projects and examples
illustrate how to use the latest release of AutoCAD to
meet specific needs.
- DESCRIPTION: Detailed explanations of
annotative object, Drafting and Annotation workspace,
and the other new features of AutoCAD 2010 bring users
up to speed on the new release.
- VISUAL AIDE: 3D modeling projects support
visualization and facilitate the creation of 3D models
similar to the designs most commonly used in industry.
- TECHNIQUES: Effective and useful rendering
techniques show design and construction professionals
how to create expert presentations.
- REVIEW: An extensive collection of
step-by-step exercises, projects, and review questions
provides hands-on practice with customizing techniques
and the appropriate feedback to ensure comprehension of
key concepts.
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Contents:
Part I: AUTOCAD PART I.
1. Introduction to AutoCAD.
2. Getting Started with AutoCAD.
3. Starting with the Advanced Sketching.
4. Working with Drawing Aids.
5. Editing Sketched Objects. I
6. Editing Sketched Objects II.
7. Creating Text and Tables.
8. Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing.
9. Editing Dimensions.
10. Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables.
11. Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts.
12. Plotting Drawings.
13. Hatching Drawings.
14. Working with Blocks.
Part II: AUTOCAD PART II
15. Defining Block Attributes.
16. Understanding External References.
17. Working with Advanced Drawing Options.
18. Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects.
19. Working with Data Exchange and Object Linking and.
20. Technical Drawing with AutoCAD.
21. Isometric Drawings.
22. The User Coordinate System.
23. Getting Started with 3D.
24. Creating Solid Models.
25. Modifying 3D Objects.
26. Editing and Dynamic Viewing of 3D Objects.
27. Rendering and Animating Designs.
28. Accessing External Database.
29. Template Drawings.
Part III: AUTOCAD PART III
(CUSTOMIZING).
30. Script Files and Slide Shows.
Index
About the
Author:
Sham Tickoo is a professor in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He has
been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, drafting, and design since
1981. Apart from his academic career, he has worked as a machinist,
quality control engineer, design engineer, and software developer.
Prof. Tickoo received his M.S. in Industrial Technology from
Northern Illinois University and M.S. in Industrial and Management
Engineering from University of Iowa, Iowa City. His general research
interests are in the design and development of new products like
windmill turbines.
Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored several books on CAD/CAM like
CATIA, NX, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and 3ds
Max.
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