The AutoCAD 2016: A Problem Solving Approach, 3D and Advanced textbook 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 textbook, 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.


The 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 textbook, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings and designs.

Some of the features of this text book are:

Comprehensive textbook consisting 14 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.
Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
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.
Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.
Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com.


Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System
Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D
Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models
Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I
Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II
Chapter 6: Surface Modeling
Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling
Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs
Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet
Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows
Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File
Chapter 13: Technical Drawing with AutoCAD
Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings
Index

About the Authors:
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