Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2013

A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2013 begins with three Getting Started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. Also, a glossary of terms and Commands Summary lists the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems.

Table of Contents
Getting Started: Preparing for the Tutorials
Getting Started: AutoCAD Basics
Getting Started: Studying for AutoCAD Certification
1. Introduction to the AutoCAD Software
2. Basic Construction Techniques
3. Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques
4. Geometric Constructions
5. Template Drawings and More Plotting
6. 2D Orthographic Drawings
7. Dimensioning
8. Advanced Dimensioning
9. Section and Auxiliary Views
10. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Custom Tool Palettes
11. Introduction to Solid & Surface Modeling
12. Changing and Plotting Solid Models
13. Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models
14. Solid Modeling for Section and Auxiliary Views
15. Rendering
Glossary
Appendix A: AutoCAD Command Summary
Index