AutoCAD For Beginners

Learn 2D drawing from scratch using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2020 and become a CAD professionalKey FeaturesExplore the AutoCAD drawing tools to get started with CAD projectsLearn techniques for making, modifying, and managing AutoCAD 2D drawingsIncrease your efficiency by learning major settings and drawings aid.Scale, annotate, and print drawings from model space and layout.Book DescriptionCAD (Computer Aided Design) is a vector based computer software used to design and draft components. This includes creating designs and drawings of the various products, allowing later modification and detailing for improving the quality of design or upgrading the detail of the document for engineering, construction or manufacturing industries.This AutoCAD course is made with a beginner in mind, so all the topics start from scratch and have been explained in detail to hone your skills. This course is primarily made with AutoCAD 2020 but it is compatible with older versions of AutoCAD as well.The course lessons are mostly drawing tool-oriented and most of the tools and commands are taught with their real-world applications.Who this book is forAutoCAD software is used by architects, CAD technicians, designers, engineers, project managers and CAD/ IT managers in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, building, civil, and mapping industries. This book is suitable for a beginner, student or professional looking to upgrade the drafting skills. No prior knowledge of AutoCAD is necessary.ContentsAn Introduction to AutoCADAutoCAD User InterfaceStarting a New DrawingNavigation ToolsObject SelectionSetting up a drawingSaving a file/templateCoordinate SystemDrawing ToolsModifying/ Editing ToolsDrawing Aid and SettingsOption Dialog BoxFunction KeysShortcut MenusRight Click CustomisationTool PalettesSetting Dockable Windows and PalettesDrafting SettingSystem VariablesDimensions and AnnotationsTextDimensionLeaderTableCenterlineAnnotationEditing TextsEditing DimensionsMeasurementQuick CalculatorLayers and PropertiesLayersPropertiesBlock and GroupBlockGroupDesign CenterFile RecoveryFile RecoveryDrawing Recovery ManagerPlotting and PrintingWorking in Model Space & Layout SpacePrinting/ PlottingPlotter Manager# Reading Orientation: Portrait Read more