Computer-Aided Design Practical Tutorial (AutoCAD)

Author: Xie Jing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
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Introduction: This book is designed to cultivate applied talents, combining the author's extensive experience in CAD application and training promotion in enterprises. It comprehensively introduces the most widely used AutoCAD system in the CAD field, written specifically for AutoCAD. It provides a detailed explanation of the functions and operations of AutoCAD commands, as well as the secondary development process. The book is divided into two parts, with a total of 16 chapters. The first part is the Basics, which covers an overview of CAD technology, fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD, basic drawing tools, auxiliary drawing tools, graphic editing commands, layers, colors, linetypes, property modification and attribute matching, blocks and hatch patterns, text and dimensioning, printing graphics, and 3D drawing. The second part introduces the customization and personalization of AutoCAD with examples, such as the creation and purpose of shapes, scripts, and presentation files, customizing user linetypes, hatch patterns, and menus. Finally, it introduces the concepts and functions of AutoLISP, VisualLISP, VBA, and ObjectARX through examples, and explains the general process of secondary development in AutoCAD. Each chapter includes hands-on training content, allowing students to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. The book is rich in content, detailed in explanation, well-organized, and features typical examples, making it highly practical, instructive, and operational. It can serve as a textbook for CAD courses in computer, mechanical, electronic, electrical, and construction disciplines in vocational colleges and universities, as well as a practical self-study guide for professionals using AutoCAD for design assistance. It can also be used as a reference for AutoCAD certification exams.