AutoCAD 2020 Beginning and Intermediate

This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2020 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book’s figures in color (Files also available for downloading from the publisher by writing to info@merclearning.com). AutoCAD 2020 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 “mini-workshops” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of these workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2020. Features +Designed for novice users of AutoCAD 2020. Most useful for “teach yourself” or instructor-led AutoCAD training in Level 1 or 2. No previous CAD experience is required +Separate chapter on the “Drawing Compare” function +Companion files featuring drawings, practice and finished plots, 4-color figures, etc. (Files also available for downloading from the publisher with Amazon proof of purchase by writing to info@merclearning.com). +Includes over 100 “mini-workshops” and hundreds of figures that complete small projects +Uses both English and metric units in examples, exercises, projects, and descriptions +Covers three full projects (metric and imperial) for architectural and mechanical designs +Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam +Exercises and instructor’s resources available for use as a textbook Brief Table of Contents 1: AutoCAD 2020 Basics. 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2020 3: Modifying Commands Part 1. 4: Modifying Commands Part 2. 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands. 6: Blocks and Hatch. 7: Writing Text. 8: Dimensions. 9: Plotting. 10: Projects. 11: More on 2D Objects. 12: Advanced Practices − Part 1. 13: Advanced Practices − Part 2. 14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing. 15: Creating Text, Table Styles, and Formulas in Tables. 16: Dimension & Multileader Styles. 17: Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting. 18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization. 19: Parametric Constraints. 20: Dynamic Blocks. 21: Block Attributes. 22: External Referencing (XREF). 23: Sheet Sets. 24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers. 25: Importing PDF Files, and Design Views. 26: Drawing Compare. Index. About the Companion Files (Files also available for downloading from the publisher by writing to info@merclearning.com) --Drawing Exercises and Projects --Solutions to Exercises and Projects --All Images from the Text (including 4-color) About the Author Munir Hamad is an AutoDesk Approved Instructor and a certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training. Read more