Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals

Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals

Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor ledtraining in a eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD2011 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCADand will provide a strong foundation for advancement.

This textbook applies the use of AutoCAD as it pertains to mechanical drafting. Knowing howto draw a line in AutoCAD is not the same as understanding which line type is required whencreating technical drawings. This text not only provides the necessary information to operateAutoCAD 2011 but also provides the skills to use AutoCAD as a tool to work proficiently as amechanical drafter or designer.

Table of Contents
1. The AutoCAD Environment
2. View Commands
3. Drawing Lines
4. Toolbars and Profiles
5. Draw Commands
6. Modify Commands
7. Selecting Objects
8. Object Properties
9. Drafting Settings and Object Snaps
10. Dimensions
11. Text Tools
12. Titleblocks and Templates
13. Viewports and Layouts