AutoCAD 2021 Instructor

• In depth coverage of AutoCAD’s commands and features 
• Chapters are structured around related commands 
• Starts with fundamental commands and progresses to more specialized applications 
• An ideal reference guide for users at all levels 
• Well suited for a two or three course sequence 
• Commands and features new in AutoCAD 2021 are highlighted for easy access 

This book is your AutoCAD 2021 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own.

AutoCAD 2021 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for almost a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner.

AutoCAD 2021 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD’s menu system.

The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas.

AutoCAD 2021 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index.

What makes this book unique?

• In depth coverage of AutoCAD 2021 commands and features 
• Command Tables indicate where to locate and how to start each command 
• TIP markers in the margin provide important tips, notes, reminders, short-cuts and identify what's new 
• Complete chapter exercises with many multi-chapter “REUSE” problems 
• Well suited for a two or three course sequence 

Table of Contents

1.   Getting Started 
2.   Working with Files 
3.   Draw Command Concepts 
4.   Selection Sets 
5.   Helpful Commands 
6.   Basic Drawing Setup 
7.   Object Snap and Object Snap Tracking 
8.   Draw Commands I 
9.   Modify Commands I 
10. Viewing Commands 
11. Layers and Object Properties 
12. Advanced Drawing Setup 
13. Layouts and Viewports 
14. Printing and Plotting 
15. Draw Commands II 
16. Modify Commands II 
17. Inquiry Commands 
18. Text and Tables 
19. Grip Editing 
20. Advanced Selection Sets 
21. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes 
22. Block Attributes and Data Links 
23. Internet Tools and Collaboration 
24. Multiview Drawing 
25. Pictorial Drawings 
26. Section Views 
27. Auxiliary Views 
28. Dimensioning 
29. Dimension Styles and Variables 
30. Xreferences 
31. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 
32. Advanced Layouts, Annotative Objects, and Plotting 
33. 3D Basics, Navigation, and Visual Styles 
34. User Coordinate Systems 
35. Solid Model Construction 
36. Solid Model Editing 
37. Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models 
      Appendices 
      Index 
      Chapter Exercise Index