® Introduction to AutoCAD 2016 Master the complexities of the world’s bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD® 2016. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. This book is a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering. Written by members of the Autodesk Developer Network. Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process. Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software. Further education students in the UK will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid. Bernd S. Palm is an experienced Autodesk authorised author, lecturer and examiner. He works as a program manager, and develops course content, for online classes on different CAD software. Alf Yarwood was a former Autodesk authorised author, lecturer and examiner who wrote numerous books covering the AutoCAD software package. ® Introduction to AutoCAD 2016 2D and 3D Design Bernd S. Palm and Alf Yarwood Autodesk Authorised Author First published 2015 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2015 Bernd S. Palm and Alf Yarwood The right of Bernd S. Palm and Alf Yarwood to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Palm, Bernd S. Introduction to AutoCAD 2016: 2D and 3D design / Bernd S. Palm and Alf Yarwood. pages cm Includes index. 1. AutoCAD. 2. Computer-aided design. I. Yarwood, A. (Afred), 1917-II. Title. T386.A97.P35 2015 620'.0042028553--dc23 2015003273 ISBN: 978-1-138-92585-4 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-68353-9 (ebk) Typeset in Sabon, Helvetica Neue and Trajan by Servis Filmsetting Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire Contents PART A - 2D DESIGN 1.Introducing AutoCAD 2016 Aims of this Chapter Opening AutoCAD 2016 The Mouse as a Digitizer Setting the Shortcutmenu Variable Palettes Tool Palettes Dialogs Buttons in the Status Bar The AutoCAD Coordinate System Drawing Templates Method of Showing Entries in the Command Palette The Ribbon The File Tabs Customization of the Quick Access Toolbar Revision Notes 2.Calling Tools Aims of this Chapter Methods of Calling Tools Examples of the Four Methods of Calling Tools Revision Notes Exercises 3.Introducing Drawing Aims of this Chapter The Drafting & Annotation Workspace Drawing with the Line Tool Drawing with the Circle Tool The Erase Tool Undo and Redo Tools Drawing with the Polyline Tool Revision Notes Exercises 4.Draw Tools and Object Snap Aims of this Chapter Introduction The Arc Tool The Ellipse Tool Saving Drawings Snap Object Snaps (Osnaps) Examples of Using Other Draw Tools The Edit Polyline Tool Transparent Commands The Set Variable PELLIPSE Revision Notes Exercises 5.Zoom, Pan and Templates Aims of this Chapter Introduction The Pan Tool Drawing Templates Adding Features to the Template Setting Text Setting Dimension Style Setting Layers Saving the Template File Template File to Include Imperial Dimensions Revision Notes Exercises 6.The Modify Tools Aims of this Chapter Introduction The Copy Tool The Mirror Tool The Offset Tool The Array Tool The Move Tool The Rotate Tool The Scale Tool The Trim Tool The Stretch Tool The Break Tool The Join Tool The Extend Tool The Fillet and Chamfer Tools Revision Notes Exercises 7.Dimensions and Text Aims of this Chapter Introduction The Dimension Tools Adding Dimensions Using these Tools Adding Dimensions from the Command Line The DIM Tool Dimension Tolerances Text Symbols Used in Text Checking Spelling Revision Notes Exercises 8.Orthographic and Isometric Aims of this Chapter Layers Orthographic Projection First Angle and Third Angle Isometric Drawing Examples of Isometric Drawings Revision Notes Exercises 9.Hatching Aims of this Chapter Introduction The Hatch and Gradient Dialog Revision Notes Exercises 10.Blocks and Inserts Aims of this Chapter Introduction Blocks Inserting Blocks into a Drawing Notes About the DesignCenter Palette The Explode Tool Purge Using the DesignCenter Wblocks Revision Notes Exercises 11.Other Types of File Format Aims of this Chapter Object Linking and Embedding DXF (Data Exchange Format) Files Raster Images External References (Xrefs) Dgnimport and Dgnexport Multiple Design Environment (MDE) Revision Notes Exercises 12.Sheet Sets Aims of this Chapter Sheet Sets A Sheet Set for 64 Pheasant Drive 64 Pheasant Drive DWF Revision Notes Exercises PART B - 3D DESIGN 13.Introducing 3D Modeling Aims of this Chapter Introduction The 3D Basics Workspace Methods of Calling Tools for 3D Modeling The Polysolid Tool 2D Outlines Suitable for 3D Models The Extrude Tool The Revolve Tool Examples - Revolve Tool Other Tools from Home/Create The Chamfer and Fillet Tools The Sweep Tool The Loft Tool Revision Note Exercises 14.3D Models in Viewports Aim of this Chapter The 3D Modeling Workspace Setting up Viewport Systems Revision Notes Exercises 15.The Modification of 3D Models Aims of this Chapter Creating 3D Model Libraries