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Mastering AutoCAD

Mastering AutoCAD

By : Shaun Bryant
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Mastering AutoCAD

Mastering AutoCAD

By: Shaun Bryant
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Overview of this book

AutoCAD helps you communicate your design intent by plotting your designs to drawings, in both paper and electronic format. But using AutoCAD can be daunting, even for an experienced user who wants to get their designs into the AutoCAD native DWG file format. Written by an Autodesk Certified Instructor at Platinum level with 30+ years of industry experience, this book will guide you on how to use new and existing AutoCAD tools to work smarter, not harder, and it will familiarize you with the processes needed to use AutoCAD much more effectively. As you work through the chapters, you’ll get used to these new methodologies in AutoCAD and build up "muscle memory" so that these skills become second nature. You’ll also take advantage of the author's expertise and experience, learning some highly effective AutoCAD tips and tricks along the way. By the end of this AutoCAD book, you’ll have gained valuable insights into the knowledge needed to confidently prepare for your Autodesk AutoCAD certification.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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Download the exercise (DWG) files
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Conventions used
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Part 1:The AutoCAD Interface – Enhanced
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Part 1:The AutoCAD Interface – Enhanced
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Chapter 1: Customizing the AutoCAD Interface
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Chapter 1: Customizing the AutoCAD Interface
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Technical requirements
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Introducing the default AutoCAD interface settings
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Understanding the AutoCAD ribbon settings
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Using sticky panels
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Using the QAT effectively
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Introducing the CUI command
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Summary
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Exercise
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Chapter 2: Developing Your Own AutoCAD Workspace
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Chapter 2: Developing Your Own AutoCAD Workspace
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Technical requirements
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Exercise files
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Using workspaces effectively
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Saving AutoCAD interface changes to a custom workspace
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Removing a redundant workspace from the AutoCAD CUI
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Summary
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Chapter 3: Using the AutoCAD Interface to Work Smarter
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Chapter 3: Using the AutoCAD Interface to Work Smarter
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Exercise files
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Working with file tabs
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Working with the Model and Layout tabs
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Utilizing the drafting settings on the status bar
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The AutoCAD ViewCube
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The AutoCAD navigation bar
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Summary
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Chapter 4: Using Advanced Drafting Settings
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Chapter 4: Using Advanced Drafting Settings
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Selecting objects using selection cycling
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Utilizing 3D object snaps when 3D modeling
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Working with ISODRAFT settings to create isometric views
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Changing units via the status bar
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Working with annotation scale to improve drawing legibility
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Summary
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Part 2:Advanced Drafting Techniques and Annotation
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Part 2:Advanced Drafting Techniques and Annotation
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Chapter 5: Developing Advanced Geometry Using Object Snaps
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Chapter 5: Developing Advanced Geometry Using Object Snaps
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Technical requirements
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Measuring angles accurately with Polar Tracking (POLAR)
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Locking the cursor orthogonally with ORTHOMODE
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Using Object Snap Tracking (AUTOSNAP) to draw efficiently with multiple Osnaps
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Drawing accurately and effectively with Object Snaps (OSNAP) and snap overrides
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Chapter 6: Measuring and Modifying Geometry and Objects
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Chapter 6: Measuring and Modifying Geometry and Objects
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Using Noun/verb selection for quick and easy object selection
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Calculating lengths and angles with Quick Measure and Distance
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Adding and subtracting areas using the Area tool
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Measuring precise angles with the Angle tool
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Refining drawings using the Modify panel
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Summary
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Chapter 7: Developing Annotative Annotation Styles
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Chapter 7: Developing Annotative Annotation Styles
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Creating text styles to manage text sizes and fonts
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Managing dimension annotation with dimension styles
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Setting up specific leader styles
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Working with accurate table styles
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Chapter 8: Working with Annotative Scaling
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Chapter 8: Working with Annotative Scaling
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Setting up viewports and varying viewport scales
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Working with annotation scales in the Model tab
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Adding and deleting object annotation scales
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Part 3:Content Re-Use Including Dynamic Blocks
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Part 3:Content Re-Use Including Dynamic Blocks
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Chapter 9: Developing Block Libraries
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Chapter 9: Developing Block Libraries
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Bringing blocks and dynamic blocks into drawings
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Using the Clipboard to create a new block library drawing
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Adding the block library to the Blocks palette
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Creating a new block library tool palette
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Chapter 10: Working with Block Attributes
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Chapter 10: Working with Block Attributes
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Defining attributes within a block
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Editing attributes in a block using Enhanced Attribute Editor
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Using Block Attribute Manager (BATTMAN)
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Chapter 11: Creating a Dynamic Block with Parameters and Actions
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Chapter 11: Creating a Dynamic Block with Parameters and Actions
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Creating the regular door block
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Adding a vertical flip to the door
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Adding a horizontal flip to the door
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Testing the new dynamic block in the drawing
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Chapter 12: Creating a Dynamic Block with Visibility States
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Chapter 12: Creating a Dynamic Block with Visibility States
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Creating the washbasin block drawing
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Adding the necessary blocks for each view
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Adding visibility states in a dynamic block
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Using the new dynamic block with visibility states
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Part 4:Communicating and Collaborating
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Part 4:Communicating and Collaborating
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Chapter 13: Sharing Your AutoCAD Drawings
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Chapter 13: Sharing Your AutoCAD Drawings
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Exercise file and requirements
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Using the Share Drawing tool
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Working with shared drawings in AutoCAD Web
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Using the Shared Views palette
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Working with shared views in the Autodesk Viewer
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Chapter 14: Comparing Drawings and External Reference Files
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Chapter 14: Comparing Drawings and External Reference Files
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Comparing drawings with DWG Compare
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Working with drawing comparisons generated with DWG Compare
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Comparing drawings with Xref Compare
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Working with reference file comparisons generated with Xref Compare
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Chapter 15: Working with AutoCAD Web
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Chapter 15: Working with AutoCAD Web
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Saving DWG files to the cloud from the AutoCAD desktop
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Using the Drawing History tool
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Opening and working with drawings in the AutoCAD web application
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Opening and working with drawings in the AutoCAD mobile application
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Using drawings updated in AutoCAD Web or the AutoCAD mobile application
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Chapter 16: Collaborating using Traces in AutoCAD
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Chapter 16: Collaborating using Traces in AutoCAD
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Exercise files
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Using traces with AutoCAD desktop
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Using traces in the AutoCAD mobile application
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Using traces in AutoCAD Web
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Reviewing traces in the AutoCAD desktop app
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Summary
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Index
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Index
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Customizing the AutoCAD Interface

AutoCAD is the world’s most well-known Computer-Aided Design (CAD) application. Globally used by architects, engineers, and designers, AutoCAD has been around for over 40 years. It has been the go-to CAD application for millions in that time, and the DWG file format is universally recognized.

This chapter looks at the AutoCAD interface and how it can be customized quickly and easily. With this customizability, you can make quick and easy changes to your AutoCAD interface to enhance productivity. You will also be able to work with different interface setups for different production environments.

By the end of the chapter, you will be able to work with your ribbon settings in AutoCAD, work effectively with the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT), and be more knowledgeable about the AutoCAD CUI command.

This chapter covers some of the best practices associated with the AutoCAD user interface. We also look at the following topics in depth:

  • Introducing the default AutoCAD interface settings
  • The AutoCAD ribbon settings
  • Using sticky panels
  • Using the QAT effectively
  • The AutoCAD CUI command
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