Hamad M. AutoCAD 2021 Beginning and Intermediate

Mercury Learning and Information, 2020. — 767 p. — ISBN: 978-1-683925-224.This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2021 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book’s figures in color (Files also available for downloading with Amazon order number by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com). AutoCAD 2021 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 “mini-workshops” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of these workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2021.
Features
Designed for novice users of AutoCAD 2021. Most useful for “teach yourself” or instructor-led AutoCAD training in Level 1 or 2. No previous CAD experience is required
New chapter on the “Drawing Compare” function
Companion files featuring drawings, practice and finished plots, 4-color figures, etc. (Files also available for downloading with Amazon order number by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com)
Includes over 100 “mini-workshops” and hundreds of figures that complete small projects
Uses both English and metric units in examples, exercises, projects, and descriptions
Covers three full projects (metric and imperial) for architectural and mechanical designs
Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam
Exercises and instructor’s resources available for use as a textbookAutoCAD 2021 Basics
Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2021
Modifying Commands Part I
Modifying Commands Part II
Layers and Inquiry Commands
Blocks and Hatch
Writing Text
Dimensions
Plotting
Projects
More on 2D Objects
Advanced Practices – Part I
Advanced Practices - Part II
Using Block Tools and Block Editing
Creating Text and Table Styles and Formulas in Tables
Dimension and Multileader Styles
Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting
How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization
Parametric Constraints
Dynamic Blocks
Block Attributes
External Referencing (XREF)
Sheet Sets
CAD Standards and Advanced Layers
Importing PDF files and Design Views
Drawing Compare