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Getting Started with DraftSight

By : JOAO ANTONIO C DOS SANTOS
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Getting Started with DraftSight

By: JOAO ANTONIO C DOS SANTOS

Overview of this book

Computer-aided design (CAD) uses computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, and analysis of a design. DraftSight is a 2D computer-aided design (CAD) software application. DraftSight includes all the main tools to draft with precision, and it works with DWG files, the most popular CAD file type. It runs on a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. Getting Started with DraftSight addresses all the main phases for executing and printing a mechanical project. These concepts and commands can easily be applied to other areas. Beginning with the very basic concepts, and going through all the necessary drawing steps, you will finish by printing a full scale mechanical drawing. The illustrative examples will help you understand the design process and teach you how to utilize DraftSight features in your mechanical design projects. You will start with an overview of the mechanical design process, which will help you understand the different commands, tools, and tasks involved in DraftSight projects. You will then proceed to executing all the phases of the design process. This includes setting up a drawing, drawing and editing with precision, organizing with layers, and finally obtaining valid information from the drawing. Furthermore, you will also learn to apply fills, patterns, and dimensions, and the process of defining and printing sheets. With "GettingStarted with DraftSight" you will learn how to specify and document parts and print drawings with the help of DraftSight. Towards the end of this book you will be introduced to some advanced concepts like additional layer commands, and methods to reference other drawings or images, which can be very useful when dealing with complex projects.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Getting Started with DraftSight
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

About the Reviewers

Deepak Gupta graduated in 2000 from Indo Swiss Training Centre, (Chandigarh, India). With over 12 years of rich experience working with various industries, he has been working in different roles with different product lines. His main area of experience and interest has been the design and manufacturing processes along with team and project management.

He is working as Technical Director at Vishnu Design Services, an Engineering and CAD outsourcing service provider based in Chandigarh, India, offering wide range of CAD design, drafting, and engineering services. Being a certified SolidWorks expert and user for the last 7 years, Deepak is passionate about working with SolidWorks. Besides working for Vishnu Design Services, he enjoys writing for his own blog, Boxer's SolidWorks Blog where he writes tips, tricks, tutorials, and news about SolidWorks. In addition to this, he has participated in various SolidWorks World Conferences as a press member.

An important aspect of his life is his family—his parents, his wife, a 5-month old son, and other family members. He loves to travel and make friends.

This book is more like a mystery with secrets in every chapter. Don't miss out on your chance to explore them.

Mark Lyons works for Dassault Systèmes as the Product Manager for DraftSight. He is the principal of The Lyons' Share™ resource center for DraftSight. Prior to this position, he has been the Training Specialist for DraftSight since December 2008. Before taking this position, Mark was employed as CAD instructor at two regional high schools in Massachusetts. He began his career as a Mechanical Draftsman creating drawings the old fashioned way, with pencil and paper. He has worked in this industry since 1981, and has used many CAD products.

Neb Radojkovic comes from a technical family. Neb started technical (manual) drafting straight after high school in 1979. Over the years and while using his other skills, such as model making and painting, in 1990, Neb was introduced to AutoCAD. From that point on, Neb used AutoCAD to the best of his ability (self-taught) until he finished a 6-months course in AutoCAD 2D and 3D in 2000. His first job as an AutoCAD Operator was in the Doors and Windows manufacturing firm. Soon enough Neb was in search of more challenge, so he became a sole AutoCAD Draftsperson in a Kitchen Manufacturing business. He became expert in cabinetry, millwork and Interiors Drafting and Design using several software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, and ARES Commander, to mention a few. Since 2008 Neb has been the owner and principal of Cadesigneb.com—his Interiors AutoCAD Drafting business. Neb is now also exploring CAD and 3D Photo Realistic Rendering. As a form of relaxation, Neb enjoys making Logos and Website Designs.

The main companies that Neb worked at were:

  • Energoprojekt: Belgrade, Serbia

  • Elmwood Kitchens: St. Catharines, ON

  • Benson Industries: Saanichton, BC

  • Cutting Edge Woodworks: Saanichton, BC