{"product_id":"autocad-2013-and-autocad-lt-2013-essentials","title":"AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 Essentials (Paperback, 400 pages) – Sybex, 2012. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA four-color, task-based guide to AutoCAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 and teaches you everything you need to become quickly productive with the software. Learn to draw in 2D, shape complex curves, manage objects with layers, organize with blocks and groups, add dimensions and annotation, work with layouts, model in 3D, create realistic renderings, and more. Whether you're an aspiring CAD\/CAM professional, preparing for certification, or updating your skills, this is the fast, thorough grounding you need in AutoCAD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect guide for AutoCAD beginners, this Autodesk Official Training Guide uses approachable real-world exercises to explain AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes a workflow-based approach and presents AutoCAD tasks, tools, and core functionality in the context of designing a house \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures hands-on tutorials illustrated with full-color screenshots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers basic 2D drawing skills, editing entities, working with splines and polylines, using layers and objects, organizing objects with groups and blocks, and using hatch patterns and gradients \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines working with blocks and cross-references, creating and editing text, dimensioning, using constraints and layouts, printing, editing and importing data, modeling in 3D, and presenting the design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Essentials helps AutoCAD newcomers understand the software and gain confidence in their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   From the Back Cover   \u003cp\u003eLearn AutoCAD Quickly and Easily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 and teaches you everything you need to become quickly productive with the software. Learn to draw in 2D, shape complex curves, manage objects with layers, organize with blocks and groups, add dimensions and annotation, work with layouts, model in 3D, create realistic renderings, and more. Whether you're an aspiring CAD\/CAM professional, preparing for certification, or updating your skills, this is the fast, thorough grounding you need in AutoCAD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn these AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT essentials—and more:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing lines, circles, arcs—and other 2D drawing basics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEditing entities and shaping curves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking hatches transparent and adding gradient fills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganizing objects with blocks, groups, and Xrefs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and creating dimension styles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding geometric constraints and editing constrained objects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModeling in 3D and navigating 3D models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating photorealistic renderings and animated walkthroughs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to draw and manipulate objects, blocks, and arrays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate beautiful photorealistic renderings of 3D models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking Essentials book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter-opening learning objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step tutorials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour-color screenshots and illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcise chapter summaries and suggested practice exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownloadable exercise files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e           About the Author   \u003cp\u003eScott Onstott is a consultant, lecturer, author, and independent video producer who has 14 years of experience teaching and writing about architectural and design visualization software. He is the author of Enhancing Architectural Drawings and Models with Photoshop as well as AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 Essentials, and coauthor of AutoCAD: Professional Tips and Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Scott Onstott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070969729258,"sku":"9781118244814","price":12.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/91aASt31dKL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781276160","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/autocad-2013-and-autocad-lt-2013-essentials","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}