Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2006, A

by Lockhart, Shawna D.

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ISBN13: 9780131713833

ISBN10: 0131713833

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Pub. Date: 2006-01-01

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Summary

A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2006 provides a step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD with commands taught "in context." In 15 clear and comprehensive sessions, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 2006, from 2D to solid modeling. In each lesson, the author provides step-by-step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and readers are asked to apply what theyrs"ve learned by completing sequences on their own. Carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative-learning approach and supports readers in becoming skilled AutoCAD users. Introduction to AutoCAD Basic Construction Techniques Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques Geometric Constructions Template Drawings and More Plotting 2D Orthographic Drawings Dimensioning Advanced Dimensioning Section and Auxiliary Views Blocks, Design Center and Tool Palettes Introduction to Solid Modeling Changing and Plotting Solid Models Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models Solid Modeling for Section and Auxiliary Views Rendering

Preface

xxiii

Preparing for the Tutorials

(12)

Introduction to the Tutorials

(2)

Basic Mouse Techniques

(1)

Recognizing Typographical Conventions

(1)

End-of-Tutorial Exercises

(1)

Configuring Windows for the Tutorials

(1)

Windows 2000 / NT / XP

(1)

Screen Resolution

(1)

Backing Up AutoCAD Defaults

(2)

Customizable Support Files

(1)

Creating a Working Directory

(1)

Creating Multiple Shortcuts

(1)

Setting the Working Directory

(1)

Installing Data Files for the Tutorials

(1)

Configuring AutoCAD Software for the Tutorials

(5)

User Profiles

(1)

Changing the Configuration

(2)

AutoCAD Basics

(18)

Introduction

(1)

Starting the AutoCAD 2006 Software

(1)

Microsoft Windows Conventions

(2)

Navigating in Windows

(1)

Basic Elements of the AutoCAD Graphics Window

(1)

Minimizing and Restoring an Application

(1)

Microsoft Windows Multitasking Options

(1)

AutoCAD Pointing Techniques

(2)

Picking Commands and Menu Options

(1)

Entering Points

(1)

Dragging

(1)

Object Selection

(1)

AutoCAD Commands and Menu Options

(1)

Typing Commands

(1)

Using the Toolbars

(2)

Dynamic Input

(1)

Backing Up and Backing Out of Commands

(1)

Repeating Commands

(1)

Using Pull-Down Menus

(1)

Working with Dialog Boxes

(3)

Accessing On-Line Help

(3)

Using a Scroll Bar

(1)

Working with Documents

(1)

Exiting an AutoCAD Session

(2)

Introduction to the AutoCAD Software

(48)

Introduction

(1)

Starting

(1)

The AutoCAD Screen

(4)

Canceling Commands

(1)

Picking Commands from the Menu Bar

(1)

Typing Commands

(2)

Command Aliasing

(1)

Using Dynamic Entry

(2)

Typing a Command Option Letter

(1)

Starting a New Drawing

(1)

Naming Drawing Files

(1)

Working with Multiple Drawings

(2)

Using Grid

(1)

Using Zoom

(1)

Using Zoom All

(1)

Using Snap

(1)

Grid and Snap Toggles

(1)

Drafting Settings

(1)

Using Line

(1)

Getting Help

(2)

Entering Coordinates

(1)

Using Absolute Coordinates

(1)

Drawing Using Grid and Snap

(1)

Using Last Point

(1)

Using Relative X- and Y-Coordinates

(1)

Using Polar Coordinates

(1)

Using Save

(1)

Using Erase

(1)

Erasing with Window or Crossing

(3)

Using Undo

(2)

Using Redo

(1)

Using Back

(1)

Setting the Units

(2)

Sizing Your Drawing

(1)

Using Limits

(1)

Using Rectangle

(1)

Saving Your Drawing

(1)

Drawing Circles

(1)

Adding Text

(9)

Using Special Text Characters

(1)

Copying Text

(1)

In Place Text Editing

(1)

Moving and Rotating Text

(1)

Setting the Text Style

(4)

Using Mtext

(1)

Spell Checking Your Drawing

(1)

Saving Your Drawing

(1)

Transferring Files

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

(1)

Exercises

(4)

Basic Construction Techniques

(32)

Introduction

(1)

Starting

(1)

Opening an Existing Drawing

(2)

Saving as a New File

(1)

Using Layers

(5)

Current Layer

(1)

Controlling Layers

(1)

Controlling Colors

(1)

Layer Visibility

(1)

Freezing Layers

(1)

Locking Layers

(1)

Making Object's Layer Current

(1)

Using Layer

(3)

Color in Layers

(1)

Linetype in Layers

(1)

Using Object Snap

(3)

Using Arc

(5)

Arc 3 Points

(2)

Arc Start Center End

(1)

Arc Start End Angle

(1)

Arc Start Center Length

(1)

Arc Start End Radius

(1)

Continuing an Arc

(1)

Quick Selections for Arc

(1)

Using Zoom

(3)

Zooming Using Scale Factors

(1)

Zoom Window

(2)

Zoom Previous

101

(1)

Zoom Realtime

101

(1)

Zoom All

101

(1)

Using the Aerial Viewer

101

(1)

Using Pan Realtime

102

(1)

Using Circle Options

103

(2)

Circle 2 Point

103

(1)

Circle 3 Point

104

(1)

Circle Tangent Tangent Radius

105

(1)

Circle Tangent Tangent Tangent

105

(1)

Using Ellipse

105

(2)

Key Terms & Commands

107

(1)

Exercises

108

(3)

Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques

111

(34)

Introduction

111

(1)

Starting

111

(1)

Starting from a Template Drawing

111

(3)

Using Trim

114

(4)

Using Offset

118

(3)

Trimming the Remaining Lines

119

(1)

Selecting All Edges to Use with Trim

119

(2)

Changing Object Properties

121

(2)

Using the Properties Palette

121

(2)

Using Fillet

123

(1)

Using Chamfer

124

(1)

Using Polyline

125

(2)

Edit Polyline

126

(1)

Using Spline

127

(1)

Getting Information about Your Drawing

128

(3)

Using List

129

(1)

Locating Points

130

(1)

Using Area

130

(1)

Using Multilines

131

(3)

Creating a Multiline Style

131

(1)

Drawing Multilines

132

(2)

The Plot Dialog Box

134

(6)

Plot Device

135

(5)

Key Terms & Commands

140

(1)

Exercises

140

(5)

Geometric Constructions

145

(40)

Introduction

145

(1)

Starting

145

(1)

Setting the Units and Limits

145

(1)

Drawing the Wrench

146

(1)

Using Copy Object

146

(1)

Effective Use of Layers

147

(2)

Loading the Linetypes

148

(1)

Changing Properties

149

(3)

Setting the Global Linetype Scaling Factor

150

(1)

Changing an Object's Linetype Scale

151

(1)

Using Polygon

152

(2)

Drawing Hexagons

152

(2)

Using Polar Tracking

154

(2)

Using Object Snaps

156

(5)

Object Snap Overrides

157

(1)

Showing a Floating Toolbar

157

(1)

Snap to Endpoint

157

(1)

Snap to Quadrant

158

(1)

Snap to Center

158

(1)

Snap to Tangent

158

(1)

Snap to Intersection

159

(1)

Snap to Perpendicular

160

(1)

Snap to Parallel

160

(1)

Practicing with Running Mode Object Snaps

161

(1)

Using Break

162

(1)

Snap to Apparent Intersection

162

(1)

Snap to Nearest

162

(1)

Snap to Node

162

(1)

Snap to Insertion

163

(1)

Snap From

163

(1)

Snap to Extension

163

(1)

Object Tracking

163

(1)

Using Extend

163

(2)

Using Rotate

165

(1)

Using Move

166

(1)

Methods of Selecting Objects

166

(3)

Using Selection Filters

168

(1)

Using Quick Select

169

(1)

Closing the Coupler Drawing

169

(1)

Creating the Geneva Cam

169

(2)

Using Construction Line

171

(2)

Using Mirror

173

(1)

Using Array

174

(1)

Making Changes with Hot Grips

175

(5)

Activating an Object's Grips

176

(1)

Selecting the Base Grip

177

(1)

Using Stretch with Hot Grips

177

(1)

Using Move with Hot Grips

177

(1)

Using Move with the Copy Option

177

(1)

Using Rotate with Hot Grips

178

(1)

Using Scale with Hot Grips

179

(1)

Using Mirror with Hot Grips

179

(1)

Noun/Verb Selection

180

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

180

(1)

Exercises

181

(4)

Template Drawings and More Plotting

185

(44)

Introduction

185

(1)

Starting

185

(1)

Using a Standard Template

186

(1)

Paper Space

187

(2)

Printer Area

188

(1)

Viewport

188

(1)

Switching to Model Space

188

(1)

Inserting an Existing Drawing

189

(2)

Properties of the Viewport

191

(3)

Setting the Viewport Zoom Scale

192

(2)

Using Pan Realtime

194

(1)

Creating a Second Floating Viewport

195

(3)

Making a Viewport Active

196

(1)

Making the Viewport Layer Non-Plotting

197

(1)

Adding Text and Notes to Paper Space

198

(2)

Using Irregularly Shaped Viewports

200

(1)

Plotting from Paper Space

201

(1)

Sheet Sets

202

(5)

Creating a Template Drawing

207

(1)

Creating Default Layers

208

(7)

Defining the Layers

209

(1)

Setting Up the Remaining Layers

210

(5)

Using the Drafting Settings Dialog Box

215

(1)

Selecting the Default Text Font

216

(1)

Setting the Viewres Default

217

(1)

Switching to a Paper Space Layout

217

(2)

Adding a Title Block and Text to Paper Space

219

(2)

Using Divide

221

(2)

Beginning a New Drawing from a Template Drawing

223

(1)

Changing the Title Block Text

224

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

225

(1)

Exercises

225

(4)

2D Orthographic Drawings

229

(34)

Introduction

229

(1)

The Front, Top, and Right-Side Orthographic Views

229

(1)

View Location

230

(1)

Starting

230

(1)

Switching to Model Space

231

(1)

Deciding the Model Space Limits

232

(1)

Viewing the Model Space Limits

232

(1)

Using Ortho

232

(1)

Drawing Construction Lines

233

(3)

Hidden Lines

236

(1)

Drawing Hidden Lines

237

(2)

Line Precedence

239

(1)

Slanted Surfaces

239

(2)

Top-View to Side-View Projection

241

(1)

Drawing the Miter Line

241

(1)

Using Object Tracking

241

(4)

Sizing and Positioning the Drawing

245

(1)

Locking the Viewport Scale

246

(1)

Drawing Holes

247

(1)

Drawing Centerlines and Centermarks

248

(2)

Breaking the Centerline

250

(3)

Setting the Global Linetype Scaling Factor

253

(1)

Projecting Slanted Surfaces on Cylinders

254

(4)

Key Terms & Commands

258

(1)

Exercises

258

(5)

Dimensioning

263

(40)

Introduction

263

(1)

Terminology and Conventions

263

(1)

Semiautomatic Dimensioning

264

(1)

Starting

265

(1)

Dimensioning a Shape

265

(1)

Using the DIM Layer

266

(1)

Dimension Standards

266

(1)

Drawing Scale and Dimensions

266

(1)

The Dimension Toolbar

267

(1)

Using Dimension Styles

267

(1)

Creating a Named Dimension Style

268

(11)

Setting the Line Features

269

(1)

Dimension Lines

269

(1)

Extension Lines

270

(1)

Symbols and Arrows

270

(1)

Centermark Size and Style

271

(1)

Text

271

(2)

Fit

273

(1)

The Dimension Scaling Factor

274

(1)

Primary Units

275

(1)

Measurement Scale

275

(1)

Zero Suppression for Linear Dimensions

275

(1)

Angular Dimensions

276

(1)

Zero Suppression for Angular Dimensions

276

(1)

Alternate Units

276

(1)

Tolerances

277

(1)

Setting the Current Style

278

(1)

Checking Your Dimension Settings

279

(2)

Associative Dimensioning

279

(1)

Adding Dimensions to the Layout or the Model

280

(1)

Adding Linear Dimensions

281

(1)

Creating a Diameter Dimension

281

(3)

Baseline Dimensioning

284

(1)

Using Xplode

285

(1)

Adding Text with Special Characters

286

(1)

Using Quick Dimension

287

(1)

Saving As a Template

288

(1)

Dimensioning the Adapter

288

(2)

Using Continue Dimension

290

(1)

Angular Dimensions

291

(2)

Setting a Child Style

291

(1)

Adding the Angular Dimension

291

(2)

Centering the Views

293

(1)

Adding the Tolerance Note

293

(1)

Updating Associative Dimensions

294

(4)

Using Stretch

294

(2)

Modifying Dimensions

296

(1)

Updating a Dimension Style

297

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

298

(1)

Exercises

298

(5)

Advanced Dimensioning

303

(20)

Tolerance

303

(1)

Tolerance Formats

303

(1)

Starting

304

(1)

Automatic Bilateral Tolerances

305

(6)

Setting the Tolerance Precision

307

(1)

Specifying Tolerance Values

307

(1)

Setting the Tolerance Text Height Scaling

307

(2)

Using Dimension Overrides

309

(2)

Using Limit Tolerances

311

(2)

Creating Feature Control Frames

313

(3)

Using Leader with Tolerances

316

(2)

Creating Datum Flags

318

(2)

Key Terms & Commands

320

(1)

Exercises

320

(3)

Section and Auxiliary Views

323

(40)

Introduction

323

(1)

Section Views

323

(2)

Section View Conventions

323

(1)

Crosshatching

324

(1)

Starting

325

(1)

Creating 2D Section Views

325

(1)

Cutting Plane Lines

326

(4)

Creating Dashed Lines

326

(1)

Drawing the Leaders

326

(1)

Leader Command Options

327

(3)

Changing Hidden Lines to Visible

330

(1)

Using Hatch

331

(4)

Selecting the Hatch Pattern

332

(1)

Angling the Hatch Pattern

333

(1)

Scaling the Hatch Pattern

333

(1)

Options for Hatch Boundaries

333

(1)

Gradient Fills

334

(1)

Adding the Hatch Pattern

335

(2)

Creating the Side Section View

337

(3)

Changing the Viewport Scale

337

(1)

Reorienting and Hatching the View

337

(3)

Solid Fill

340

(1)

Using Draworder with Hatch

341

(1)

Changing Associative Hatches

341

(4)

Auxiliary Views

345

(1)

Drawing Auxiliary Views Using 2D

345

(2)

Aligning the UCS with the Angled Surface

347

(4)

Adding Visual Reference Lines

351

(1)

Linetype Conventions

351

(1)

Curved Surfaces

352

(1)

Rotating the Snap

353

(4)

Drawing the Ellipse

357

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

358

(1)

Exercises

359

(4)

Blocks, Designcenter, and Tool Palettes

363

(30)

Introduction

363

(1)

Starting

364

(1)

Using the Block Command

364

(3)

Inserting a Block

367

(1)

Using Explode

368

(1)

Using Write Block

368

(2)

Using DesignCenter and Tool Palettes

370

(4)

Drawing the Half-Adder Circuit

374

(1)

Using Donut

374

(1)

Freezing the Text Layer

375

(1)

Creating Object Groups

376

(1)

Creating Custom Interfaces

377

(10)

Using Special Characters in Programmed Commands

380

(7)

Key Terms & Commands

387

(1)

Exercises

387

(6)

Introduction to Solid Modeling

393

(50)

Introduction

393

(1)

Starting

394

(1)

3D Coordinate Systems

394

(1)

Setting the Viewpoint

394

(3)

User Coordinate Systems

397

(1)

The UCS Icon

397

(1)

Showing the Solids Toolbar

398

(1)

Creating an Object

399

(1)

Creating Multiple Viewports

400

(2)

Selecting the Active Viewport

402

(2)

Changing the Viewpoint

404

(1)

Using the View Toolbar

404

(3)

Viewports Using Different UCSs

407

(3)

Setting Up the Right-Side View

408

(2)

Creating Cylinders

410

(1)

Setting Isolines

411

(1)

Building Complex Solid Models

412

(1)

Creating Wedges

413

(2)

Creating Cones

415

(1)

Creating User Coordinate Systems

416

(2)

Plotting Solid Models from Paper Space

418

(2)

Saving Your Multiview Setup as a Template

419

(1)

Creating Solid Models with Extrude and Revolve

420

(3)

Region Modeling

422

(1)

Extruding a Shape

423

(1)

Creating Solid Models by Revolution

424

(3)

Aligning the Views

425

(2)

Using the Boolean Operator Intersection

427

(5)

Creating Surface Models

432

(6)

Creating a Ruled Surface

434

(1)

Controlling Mesh Density

434

(2)

Creating an Edge Surface

436

(1)

Creating 3D Mesh

436

(2)

Key Terms & Commands

438

(1)

Exercises

438

(5)

Changing and Plotting Solid Models

443

(22)

Introduction

443

(1)

Starting

443

(1)

Using Fillet on Solids

444

(1)

Using Chamfer on Solids

444

(1)

Using Slice

445

(6)

Creating the Hole

451

(2)

Plotting with Hidden Lines

453

(3)

Controlling the Generated Layers

454

(1)

Setting the Linetypes and Colors for Generated Layers

455

(1)

Eliminating Unnecessary Hidden Lines

456

(2)

Adding the Centerlines

458

(1)

Using Freeze/Thaw in Current Viewport

459

(3)

Plotting

462

(1)

Key Terms & Commands

462

(1)

Exercises

463

(2)

Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models

465

(36)

Introduction

465

(1)

Attaching Solid Models

465

(4)

Starting

466

(1)

Using External References

466

(2)

Layers and External References

468

(1)

Inserting the Solid Part Drawings

469

(3)

Checking for Interference

472

(1)

Determining Mass Properties

473

(1)

Creating an Exploded Isometric View

473

(2)

Creating a Dynamic Block for the Ball Tags

475

(3)

Dynamic Blocks

475

(3)

Defining Attributes

478

(3)

Attribute Modes

478

(1)

Attribute Tag

479

(1)

Attribute Prompt

479

(1)

Default Attribute Value

479

(1)

Attribute Text Options

479

(1)

Attribute Insertion Point

479

(2)

Defining the Parameters

481

(1)

Defining the Actions

482

(1)

Inserting the Ball Tags

483

(3)

Changing an Attribute Value

486

(1)

Changing an Externally Referenced Drawing

486

(2)

Creating the Parts List

488

(4)

Extracting Attribute Information

489

(3)

Key Terms & Commands

492

(1)

Exercises

493

(8)

Solid Modeling for Section and Auxiliary Views

501

(24)

Introduction

501

(1)

Creating Sections from a Solid Model

501

(1)

Using Solview and Soldraw

502

(2)

Setup Profile

504

(1)

Using Section and Slice

505

(2)

Using Section

507

(2)

Controlling Layer Visibility

509

(1)

Using Slice

510

(1)

Using Hide

511

(1)

Creating an Auxiliary View of a 3D Solid Model

511

(4)

Rotating the View

515

(4)

3 Point UCS

515

(1)

Using Plan

516

(1)

Using 3D Dynamic View

517

(2)

Using Solview

519

(2)

Key Terms & Commands

521

(1)

Exercises

521

(4)

Rendering

525

(38)

Introduction

525

(1)

Starting

525

(2)

The Render Dialog Box

527

(4)

Rendering Algorithms

527

(1)

Scene to Render

528

(1)

Background

528

(1)

Fog/Depth Cue

528

(1)

Query for Selections

528

(1)

Crop Window

528

(1)

Destination

528

(1)

Rendering Options

529

(1)

Help

530

(1)

Adding Lights

531

(4)

Choosing Materials

535

(10)

Color / Pattern

539

(1)

Ambient

540

(1)

Reflection

540

(1)

Roughness

540

(1)

Transparency

540

(1)

Refraction

540

(1)

Bump Map

540

(1)

Adjusting Mapping

541

(4)

Rendering to a File

545

(1)

Using the Sun Angle Calculator

546

(2)

Adding Backgrounds

548

(1)

Using Landscape Objects

549

(1)

Exporting AutoCAD Files

550

(1)

Drawing Web Format

551

(1)

Plotting Shaded Views

551

(3)

Key Terms & Commands

554

(1)

Exercises

554

(9)

AutoCAD Command Summary

563

(40)

Glossary

603

(12)

Index

615

(28)

Art Credits

643

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