Learning how to use the free DraftSight CAD program for 2D computer-aided design has never been easier thanks to this Beginner's Guide. Covers everything from installation to executing and printing a real-world mechanical design project. Overview <ul>
<li>Create precise mechanical drawings with DraftSight</li> <li>Download and install this free software in Windows, Mac, and Linux</li> <li>Learn how to dimension and prepare sheets for printing with fully illustrated exercises</li> </ul>
In Detail Computer-aided design (CAD) uses computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, and analysis of a design. DraftSight is a 2D computer-aided design (CAD) software application. DraftSight includes all the main tools to draft with precision, and it works with DWG files, the most popular CAD file type. It runs on a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. Getting Started with DraftSight addresses all the main phases for executing and printing a mechanical project. These concepts and commands can easily be applied to other areas. Beginning with the very basic concepts, and going through all the necessary drawing steps, you will finish by printing a full scale mechanical drawing. The illustrative examples will help you understand the design process and teach you how to utilize DraftSight features in your mechanical design projects. You will start with an overview of the mechanical design process, which will help you understand the different commands, tools, and tasks involved in DraftSight projects. You will then proceed to executing all the phases of the design process. This includes setting up a drawing, drawing and editing with precision, organizing with layers, and finally obtaining valid information from the drawing. Furthermore, you will also learn to apply fills, patterns, and dimensions, and the process of defining and printing sheets. With "GettingStarted with DraftSight" you will learn how to specify and document parts and print drawings with the help of DraftSight. Towards the end of this book you will be introduced to some advanced concepts like additional layer commands, and methods to reference other drawings or images, which can be very useful when dealing with complex projects. What you will learn from this book <ul>
<li>Download and get started with DraftSight</li> <li>Create drawing entities with precision</li> <li>Structure projects and follow standards</li> <li>Build simple and complex projects</li> <li>Create and apply components (blocks)</li> <li>Apply fills and regular patterns</li> <li>Dimension mechanical drawings</li> <li>Define printing sheets and print efficiently</li> <li>Reference other drawings and images</li> </ul>
Approach Packed with illustrations and step-by-step guidelines, this book will serve as a guide for DraftSight and get you up and running with it! Who this book is written for Getting Started with DraftSight is for anyone who wants to create accurate 2D drawings in the DWG file format. It is also a great resource for architectural, engineering, or design professionals and students. The reader needs to have basic knowledge of CAD.

Getting Started with DraftSight

Computers & Technology

Santos, João

Computer Science

Packt Publishing

Take your AuotoCAD design skills to the next dimension by creating powerful 3D models  Overview  Obtain 2D drawings from 3D models   Master AutoCAD’s third dimension. Full of practical tips and examples to help take your skills to the next dimension.  In Detail AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. AutoCAD supports both 2D and 3D formats. AutoCAD is used in a range of industries and is utilized by architects, project managers, and engineers, among others. "Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design" will take you beyond the 2D frontier and help you create accurate 3D models that simulate reality. This book is crammed full of creative and practical tutorials which will help you master the third dimension. From exercises on coordinate systems to creating solids and surfaces from 2D, you will wonder how you ever designed without this resource by your side. "Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design" is full of hands-on studies and projects that will help develop your 3D skills. Starting from the assumption of only a very basic knowledge of AutoCAD, this book will help you master 3D visualization and coordinate systems, create 3D models from 2D drawings, and from basic shapes, measure volumes, and other information, obtain 2D construction drawings from 3D models as well as how to apply lights and materials to get photorealistic images. What you will learn from this book  Learn how to create basic 3D shapes and models.  View and navigate 3D models.  Apply user coordinate systems to define workplanes.  Create 3D models from 2D drawings.  Apply 3D basic shapes and modify 3D models.  Master AutoCAD Lighting and materials effects.  Obtain information from 3D models, like volumes and inertias.  Create photorealistic images of your 3D models.   Approach This book is written in a practical and friendly style with practical tutorials, exercises, and detailed images which will help you master the third dimension.  Who this book is written for This book is intended for everyone who wants to create accurate 3D models in AutoCAD, like architecture, engineering, or design professionals, and students. Only basic understanding of 2D AutoCAD is needed..

Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design

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Getting Started with DraftSight

Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design