{"product_id":"autocad-2014-and-autocad-lt-2014-no-experience-required-autodesk-official-press","title":"AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press (Paperback, 1104 pages) – Sybex, 2013. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA step-by-step tutorial introduction to AutoCAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the only book to teach AutoCAD using a continuous tutorial which allows you to follow along sequentially or jump in at any exercise by downloading the drawing files, this Autodesk Official Press book is ideal for the AutoCAD novice. Industry expert and AutoCAD guru Donnie Gladfelter walks you through the powerful features of AutoCAD, provides you with a solid foundation of the basics, and shares the latest industry standards and techniques. The hands-on tutorial project inspired by real-world workflows that runs throughout the book helps you understand and apply the techniques and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces you to the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT interface, basic commands, and industry workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds upon the basics that are covered in order to gradually segue into more advanced features and skills, such as telling the story of your designs with annotation, generating elevations, and visualizing projects in 3D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, using 3D, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: No Experience Required helps you quickly learn how to use AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT productively.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   From the Back Cover   \u003cp\u003eThis engaging book is the perfect step-by-step approach to Autodesk's powerful AutoCAD architectural design software. Popular AutoCAD expert and \"CAD Geek\" blogger Donnie Gladfelter helps you quickly build skills as you proceed through a continuous, hands-on AutoCAD tutorial—the design of a small cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow each exercise in order, or, if you prefer, jump in at any stage by downloading just those data files you need from the book's website. Either way, you can set your own pace as you learn how to best use and apply AutoCAD. You'll receive a thorough grounding in AutoCAD fundamentals, master the very latest industry standards and techniques, and quickly become productive with AutoCAD 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart using basic AutoCAD commands and set up your own drawings right away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet up to speed on the latest AutoCAD 2014 features, such as file tabs and geographic location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow an extended tutorial—the design of a summer cabin—and learn all tools and functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop smart drawing strategies that help you operate more efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse layers, objects, blocks, groups, elevations, hatches, and multiline text effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidently create, assemble, and manage a complete set of design documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop 3D models, add lighting or shadows, and render and output to a file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkflow-based exercises help you learn how to apply essential techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble multiple drawings into a complete set of design documents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply advanced modeling tools to create 3D visualizations from 2D layouts\u003c\/p\u003e           About the Author   \u003cp\u003eDonnie Gladfelter is a highly visible and respected thought leader in the CAD community. He is well known for the CAD Geek blog (www.thecadgeek.com), has written many articles for AUGIWorld magazine, and is a popular speaker at Autodesk University and other industry events. He has worked with the development team at Autodesk to help shape future versions of AutoCAD, and the company has featured him on many occasions, including in numerous video interviews. Donnie also helps empower CAD professionals locally and across the world as a Business Development Manager for CADD Microsystems (an Autodesk Platinum Partner) and as a former member of the Autodesk User Group International Board of Directors.\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Donnie Gladfelter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46068540637418,"sku":"9781118575109","price":7.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/81c1hM9mIpL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781167944","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/autocad-2014-and-autocad-lt-2014-no-experience-required-autodesk-official-press","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}