AutoCAD 2012 Instructor includes instruction in all the new features of AutoCAD 2012, while maintaining the pedagogy and complete coverage that have always been a hallmark of the Leach text. The text is command-oriented so chapters are centered around groups of related commands. The full range of AutoCAD commands, concepts, and features is explained in the text. The author's simple writing style enables students to grasp concepts easily. Fundamental concepts are discussed first, then more advanced and specialized features.

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 X References 31 Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 32 Raster Images And Vector Files 33 Advanced Layouts, Annotative Objects, and Plotting 34 Sheet Sets 35 3D Basics, Navigation, and Visual Styles 36 User Coordinate Systems 37 Wireframe Modeling 38 Solid Modeling Construction 39 Solid Model Editing 40 Parametric Drawing 41 Rendering [Web-only chapter] 42 Creating 2D Drawings From 3D Models [Web-only chapter] 43 Miscellaneous Commands and Features [Web-only chapter] 44 Basic Customization [Web-only chapter] 45 Menu Customization [Web-only chapter] 46 CAD Management [Web-only chapter] 47 Express Tools and Batch Plotting [Web-only chapter] Appendix A AutoCAD Command Alias List Sorted by Command Appendix B Buttons and Special Keys Appendix C Command Table Index Index Chapter Exercise Index