A viewport is like a window that you can view a part, or all, of the drawing in the model space from. You can create just one or multiple viewports in the same layout. Also in case you want to focus on specific parts of the drawing, it is possible to create viewports with different custom shapes to capture exactly the desired region of the drawing (even if the desired region has an irregular shape ). Moreover the custom shaped viewports grants the flexibility of placing multiple viewports, in addition to the ability of adding different styles of title blocks and notes. Also, each viewport can have a separate scaling factor. In this section, we will learn how to create viewports with different shapes and how to properly adjust their related options and settings.
Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
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Overview of this book
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are one of the most versatile software applications for architectural and engineering designs and the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) platform for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. This hands-on guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, starting from a simple tour of the user interface through to using advanced tools.
Starting with basic drawing shapes and functions, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of CAD designs. You’ll then learn about effective drawing management using layers, dynamic blocks, and groups and discover how to add annotations and plot like professionals. The book delves into 3D modeling and helps you convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. As you progress, you’ll cover advanced tools and features such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs, and you'll learn how to implement them with the help of practical exercises at the end of each chapter. Finally, you’ll get to grips with rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD.
By the end of the book, you’ll have developed a solid understanding of CAD principles and be able to work with AutoCAD software confidently to build impressive 2D and 3D drawings.
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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Preface
An Introduction to AutoCAD
Free Chapter
Basic Drawing Tools
Learning about Modify Commands
Working with Arrays and Reusable Objects
Managing Drawings with Layers and Properties
Working with Hatches, Text, and Dimensions
Tables, Isometric, and Parametric Drawings
Customization Tools
External References and Dynamic Blocks
Introduction to 3D Modeling
Creating Primitive 3D Shapes
Conversion between 2D and 3D
Modifying 3D Objects
Surfaces and Mesh Modeling
Paper Space Layouts and Printing
Customer Reviews