Up and running with AutoCAD 2013: 2D and 3D drawing and modeling

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5 Hatch Patterns; 5.1 Introduction to Hatch; 5.2 Hatch Procedures; Step 1. Pick the Hatch Pattern you Want to Use; Step 2. Indicate Where you Want the Pattern to Go; Add: Pick Points; Add: Select Objects; Step 3. Fine-Tune the Pattern by Adjusting Scale and Angle (If Necessary); Step 4. Preview the Pattern and Accept it if OK; 5.3 Working with Hatch Patterns; Exploding Hatch Patterns; Hatch Pattern Layers and Colors; Advanced Hatch Topics; Hatch Origin; Options; Islands; Gap Tolerance; 5.4 Gradient and Solid Fill; Solid Fill;Get ""Up and Running"" with AutoCAD using Gindis's combination of step-by-step instruction, examples, and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in architecture, engineering and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom. Strips away complexities, both real and perceived, and reduces AutoCAD t.;FRONT COVER; UP AND RUNNING WITH AUTOCAD® 2014; COPYRIGHT PAGE; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; Teaching Methods; PREFACE; What is AutoCAD?; About this Book; Text Organization; What Your Goal Should Be; LEVEL 1 Chapters 1-10; 1 AutoCAD Fundamentals Part I; 1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands; 1.2 The AutoCAD Environment; 1.3 Interacting with AutoCAD; Method 1. Type in the Commands on the Command Line; Method 2. Select the Commands from the Drop-down Cascading Menus; Method 3. Use Toolbar Icons to Activate the Commands; Method 4: Use the Ribbon Tabs, Icons, and Menus FRONT COVER UP AND RUNNING WITH AUTOCAD® 2014 COPYRIGHT PAGE CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR Teaching Methods PREFACE What is AutoCAD? About this Book Text Organization What Your Goal Should Be LEVEL 1 Chapters 1-10 1 AutoCAD Fundamentals Part I 1.1 Introduction and Basic Commands 1.2 The AutoCAD Environment 1.3 Interacting with AutoCAD Method 1. Type in the Commands on the Command Line Method 2. Select the Commands from the Drop-down Cascading Menus Method 3. Use Toolbar Icons to Activate the Commands Method 4: Use the Ribbon Tabs, Icons, and Menus 1.4 Practicing the Create Objects CommandsLine Circle Arc Rectangle 1.5 View Objects Zoom Pan Regen 1.6 Practicing the Edit/Modify Objects Commands Erase Move Copy Rotate Scale Trim Extend Offset Mirror Fillet 1.7 Selection Methods 1.8 Drawing Accuracy-Part 1 Ortho (F8) 1.9 Drawing Accuracy-Part 2 OSNAPs Endpoint Midpoint Center Quadrant Intersection Perpendicular 1.10 Osnap Drafting Settings Summary 2 AutoCAD Fundamentals Part II 2.1 Grips 2.2 Units and Scale 2.3 Snap and Grid To Set Snap To Set Grid 2.4 Cartesian Coordinate System 2.5 Geometric Data EntryDynamic Input Manual Input 2.6 Inquiry Commands Area Point By Point Object Distance List ID Radius and Angle 2.7 Additional Drafting Commands Explode Polygon Drawing Challenge-Star Ellipse Chamfer Templates Limits Save Help Files Tangent OSNAP Drawing the Star Time Summary Spotlight On: Architecture 3 Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties 3.1 Introduction to Layers What Are Layers? Why Use Them? Creating and Deleting Layers Making a Layer Current Assigning Layer Colors Index Color True Color Color Books Layer Freeze/Thaw and On/OffLayer Lock/Unlock 3.2 Introduction to Linetypes 3.3 Introduction to Properties Properties Palette Match Properties Layers Toolbar 3.4 In-Class Drawing Project: Floor Plan Layout Basic File Preparation Starting the Floor Plan Drawing the Inner Wall Geometry Drawing the Doors and Windows Doors Windows Summary 4 Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style 4.1 Introduction to Text and Mtext 4.2 Text Editing Text 4.3 Mtext Formatting Mtext 4.4 Style 4.5 Spell Check 4.6 In-Class Drawing Project: Adding Text and Furniture to Floor Plan Layout NEArest OSNAP