AutoCAD 2012 Fundamentals

Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor led training in a eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD 2012 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement.

This textbook applies the use of AutoCAD as it pertains to mechanical drafting. Knowing how to draw a line in AutoCAD is not the same as understanding which line type is required when creating technical drawings. This text not only provides the necessary information to operate AutoCAD 2012 but also provides the skills to use AutoCAD as a tool to work proficiently as a mechanical 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