AutoCAD 2010 In Simple Steps: Do It Right, Do It Fast

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AutoCad 2010 In Simple Steps is ideal for the upcoming readers of 2D and 3D computer aided design anddrafting. The book comprises of introduction to the new features of AutoCAD 2010 and provides you a step by step tutorial to create a customized AutoCAD project. Starting from basics to plotting in AutoCAD, the book contains rich content to meet the requirements for the intermediate level of readers. It would be an added advantage, If the reader possess basic knowledge of CAD terms and dimensions. The book covers: Introduction to AutoCAD 2010 Working with Basic Shapes and Commands Drawing and modifying the Floor Plan Adding Text and Dimensions to the Floor Plan Adding Layers to the Floor Plan Adding Lighting and Electrical Plan Working with 3D Plotting and Printing Table Of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD 2010 Introduction New Features in AutoCAD 2010 Installing Auto CAD 2010 Exploring the AutoCAD 2010 User Interface Working with the Command Window Working with the Drop-down Menus Working with Workspaces Introducing AutoCAD Files Starting Saving, and Opening a Drawing and Setting the Units Using Help Summary Chapter 2: Working with Basic Shapes and Commands Working with the Coordinate System Drawing Shapes Modifying Shapes Working with Action Macros Summary Chapter 3: Drawing the Floor Plan Drafting Setting Drawing Walls Drawing Doors and Windows Working with the Blocks Drawing Interiors Summary Chapter 4: Modifying the Floor Plan Drawing Furniture Adding Door and Window Block to the Floor Plan Working with Design Center Working with Fence Walls Summary Chapter 5: Adding Text and Dimensions to the Floor Plan Working with Text Styles Adding Text to a Floor Plan Working with Dimensions Working with Leaders Summary Chapter 6: Adding Layers to the Floor Plan Working with Layers Assigning Object to their Appropriate Layers Managing Layers Summary Chapter 7: Adding Lighting and Electrical Plan Drawing a Lightning Plan Drawing an Electrical Plan Summary Chapter 8: Working with 3D Working with the 3D Workspace Working with 3D Commands Working with Navigation Tools Summary Chapter 9: Plottingand Printing Working with Sheet Set Manager Setting Up Drawing for Plotting Plotting Files in Other Formats Summary