AutoCAD 2017 for Engineers & Designers, 23ed: 3D and Advanced

Description

Auto CAD 2017 for Engineers and Designers -3D and Advanced, 23^rd Edition textbook introduces the readers to AutoCAD 2017, one of the world’s leading designing and drafting packages. In this textbook, the author has explained the concepts, tools, and commands in detail with the help of examples. The author has laid special emphasis on the applications of tools and commands to solve the designing and drafting problems. The chapters in the textbook are structured in pedagogical sequence that helps the readers understand the concepts faster and learn the capabilities of the software easily and effectively.

About the Author

Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Calumet

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The User Coordinate System

The User Coordinate System (UCS)
Controlling the Visibility of the UCS Icon
Defining the New UCS
Managing the UCS through the Dialog Box
System Variables
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 2: Getting Started with 3D

Starting Three Dimensional (3D) Modeling in AutoCAD
Use of Three-dimensional Drawing
Types of 3D Models
Wireframe Models
Surface Models
Solid Models
Conventions Followed in AutoCAD
Changing the Viewpoint to View 3D Models
Changing the Viewpoint Using the ViewCube
Changing the Viewpoint Using the Ribbon or the Toolbar
Changing the Viewpoint Using the Viewpoint Presets Dialog Box
Changing the Viewpoint Using the VPOINT Command
In-Canvas Viewport Control
3D Coordinate Systems
Absolute Coordinate System
Relative Coordinate System
Direct Distance Entry Method
Trim, Extend, and Fillet Tools
Setting Thickness and Elevation for New Objects
The ELEV Command
Suppressing the Hidden Edges
Creating a 3D Polyline
Converting Wireframe Models into Surface Models
Creating 3D Faces
Creating Polyface Meshes
Controlling the Visibility of the 3D Face Edges
Creating Planar Surfaces
The 3DMESH Command
Editing the Surface Mesh
The Edit Polyline Tool
Dynamic Viewing of 3D Objects
Using the SteeringWheels
Dynamically Rotating the View of a Model
Clipping the View of a Model Dynamically
Nudge Functionality
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 3: Creating Solid Models

What is Solid Modeling? 3-2
Creating Predefined Solid Primitives 3-2
Creating a Solid Box 3-2
Creating a Solid Cone 3-5
Creating a Solid Cylinder 3-7
Creating a Solid Sphere 3-8
Creating a Solid Torus 3-9
Creating a Solid Wedge 3-10
Creating a Pyramid 3-10
Creating a Polysolid 3-11
Creating a Helix 3-14
Modifying the Visual Styles of Solids 3-16
Controlling the Settings of Edges 3-21
Controlling the Face Display 3-23
Controlling the Backgrounds 3-24
Creating Complex Solid Models 3-24
Creating Regions 3-24
Creating Complex Solid Models by Applying Boolean Operations 3-25
Combining Solid Models 3-25
Subtracting One Solid From the Other 3-25
Intersecting Solid Models 3-26
Checking Interference in Solids 3-26
Dynamic UCS 3-32
Defining the New UCS Using the ViewCube and the Ribbon 3-33
Creating Extruded Solids 3-33
Extruding along the Normal 3-34
Extruding with a Taper Angle 3-34
Extruding along a Direction 3-35
Extruding along a Path 3-35
Extruding using Expressions 3
Creating Revolved Solids 3-36
Creating Swept Solids 3-37
Creating Lofted Solids
Creating Presspull Solids 3-51
Self-Evaluation Test 3-60
Review Questions

Chapter 4: Editing 3D Objects-I

Filleting Solid Models 4-2
Chamfering Solid Models 4-3
Rotating Solid Models in 3D Space 4-4
Rotating Solid Models about an Axis 4-6
Mirroring Solid Models in 3D Space 4-7
Moving Models in 3D Space 4-13
Creating Arrays in 3D Space 4-13
Aligning Solid Models 4-15
Aligning Solids by Defining an Alignment Plane 4-17
Extracting Edges of a Solid Model 4-19
Converting Objects to Surfaces 4-20
Converting Objects to Solids 4-20
Converting Surfaces to Solids 4-21
Point Cloud 4-21
Attaching the Point Cloud 4-21
Autodesk ReCap 4-23
Slicing Solid Models 4-29
Creating the Cross-Sections of Solids 4-32
Self-Evaluation Test 4-37
Review Questions 4

Chapter 5: Editing 3D Objects-II

Editing Solid Models 5-2
Editing Faces of a Solid Model 5-2
Editing Edges of a Solid Model 5-7
Editing Entire Body of a Solid Model 5-9
Generating a Section by Defining a Section Plane 5-12
Solid History 5-18
Generating Drawing Views of a Solid Model 5-19
Solid View 5-20
Solid Drawing 5-22
Solid Profile 5-23
Drawing Views 5-23
Base 5-23
Projected View 5-25
Edit View 5-25
Update View 5-26
Auto Update 5-26
Drafting Standard 5-26
Generating Section Views 5
Creating Flatshot 5-31
Calculating the Mass Properties of Solid Models 5-34
Recording the Drawing Steps by Using the Action Recorder 5-36
Using ShowMotion for Presentation 5-38
Playing the Animation 5-39
Self-Evaluation Test 5-40
Review Questions

Chapter 6: Surface Modeling

Surface Modeling 6-2
Creating Wireframe Elements 6-2
Spline CV 6-2
Spline Fit 6-3
Spline Freehand 6-3
Extract Isoline Curves 6-3
Creating Surfaces by Using Profiles 6-4
Creating an Extruded Surface 6-4
Creating a Revolved Surface 6-5
Creating a Loft Surface 6-6
Creating a Sweep Surface 6-6
Creating a Planar Surface 6-6
Creating a Network Surface 6-7
Creating Surfaces from other Surfaces 6-7
Creating a Blend Surface 6-8
Creating a Patch Surface 6-10
Creating an Offset Surface 6-11
Editing Surfaces 6-12
Creating Fillets 6-12
Trimming Surfaces 6-13
Untrimming Surfaces 6-15
Extending Surfaces 6-15
Sculpting Surfaces 6-16
Extracting Intersections 6-17
NURBS Surfaces 6-27
Projecting Geometries 6-31
Performing Surface Analysis 6-40
Zebra 6-41
Analysis Curvature 6-42
Analysis Draft 6-43
Self-Evaluation Test 6-43
Review Questions 6

Chapter 7: Mesh Modeling

Introduction 7-2
Creating Mesh Primitives 7-2
Creating a Mesh Box 7-2
Creating Surface Meshes 7-4
Creating Revolved Surface Meshes 7-5
Creating Edge Surface Meshes 7-6
Creating Ruled Surface Meshes 7-7
Creating Tabulated Surface Meshes 7-8
Modifying Mesh Objects 7-9
Adding Smoothness to Meshes 7-10
Refining the Meshes 7-13
Adding Crease to Meshes 7-15
Editing Mesh Faces 7-16
Splitting the Mesh Faces 7-16
Extruding the Mesh Faces 7-17
Merging the Mesh Faces 7-18
Closing the Gaps 7-18
Collapsing the Mesh Vertices 7-19
Spinning the Edges of Triangular Faces 7-19
Converting Mesh Objects 7-25
Converting Mesh Objects into Solids 7-25
Converting Mesh Objects into Surfaces 7-27
Working with Gizmos 7-29
Move Gizmo 7-29
Rotate Gizmo 7-29
Scale Gizmo 7-30
Self-Evaluation Test 7-39
Review Questions

Chapter 8: Rendering and Animating Designs

Understanding the Concept of Rendering
Assigning Materials
Materials Browser
Assigning Selected Materials to Objects
Attaching Material by Layers
Creating and Editing Materials
Basic Rendering
Creating New Materials
Mapping Materials on Objects
Converting Materials Created in Previous AutoCAD Release into
AutoCAD 2017 Format
Adding Lights to the Design
Default Light
Point Light
Spotlight
Distant Light
Web Light
Sun Light
Converting Lights Created in AutoCAD’s Previous Release into
AutoCAD 2017 Format
Modifying Lights
Understanding Rendering Presets
Controlling the Rendering Environment
Rendering with a Background
Adjusting the Lighting Exposure to Rendered Image
Rendering a Model with Different Render Settings
Obtaining Rendering Information
Saving a Rendered Image
Saving the Rendered Image to a File
Saving the Viewport Rendering
Saving the Rendered Image from the Render Window
Plotting Rendered Images
Unloading AutoCAD Render
Working with Cameras
Create Camera
Editing the Cameras
Creating Animations
Creating Animation of 3D Navigations
Creating Animation by Defining the Path of the Camera Movement
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 9: AutoCAD on Internet and 3D Printing

Introduction
BROWSER
HYPERLINK
HYPERLINKFWD
HYPERLINKBACK
HYPERLINKSTOP
PASTEASHYPERLINK
HYPERLINKBASE
Internet Commands
Understanding URLs
Launching a Web Browser
Changing the Default Website
Drawings on the Internet
Opening Drawings from the Internet
Inserting a Block from the Internet
Accessing Other Files on the Internet
Saving a Drawing on the Internet
Online Resources
Using Hyperlinks with AutoCAD
Pasting as Hyperlink
Editing Hyperlinks
Removing Hyperlinks from Objects
The Drawing Web Format
Creating a DWF File
AutoCAD 360
Setting Sync
Online Options
3D Printing
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 10: Script Files and Slide Shows

What Are Script Files?
Running Script Files
Repeating Script Files
Introducing Time Delay in Script Files
Resuming Script Files
Command Line Switches
Running a Script File while Loading AutoCAD
What is a Slide Show?
What are Slides?
Creating Slides
Viewing Slides
Preloading Slides
Slide Libraries
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 11: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns

Standard Linetypes
Linetype Definitions
Elements of Linetype Specification
Creating Linetypes
Alignment Specification
LTSCALE Command
LTSCALE Factor for Plotting
Current Linetype Scaling (CELTSCALE)
Alternate Linetypes
Modifying Linetypes
Complex Linetypes
Creating a String Complex Linetype
Hatch Pattern Definition
How Hatch Works?
Simple Hatch Pattern
Effect of Angle and Scale Factor on Hatch
Hatch Pattern with Dashes and Dots
Hatch with Multiple Descriptors
Saving Hatch Patterns in a Separate File
Custom Hatch Pattern File
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 12: Customizing the acad.pgp File

What is the acad.pgp File?
Sections of the acad.pgp File
Reinitializing the acad.pgp File
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 13: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD

Dimensioning
Dimension Units
Dimensioning Components
Common Rules for Dimensioning
Working Drawings
Detail Drawing
Assembly Drawing
Bill of Materials
Multiview Drawings
Understanding the X, Y, and Z Axes
Orthographic Projections
Positioning Orthographic Views
Sectional Views
Full Section
Half Section
Broken Section
Revolved Section
Removed Section
Offset Section
Aligned Section
Cutting Plane Lines
Spacing for Hatch Lines
Direction of Hatch Lines
Points to Remember
Auxiliary Views
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions

Chapter 14: Isometric Drawings

Isometric Drawings
Isometric Projections
Isometric Axes and Planes
Setting the Isometric Grid and Snap
Drawing Isometric Circles
Creating Fillets in Isometric Drawings
Dimensioning Isometric Objects
Isometric Text
Self-Evaluation Test
Review Questions