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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced
Introducing the AutoCAD Introducing the AutoCAD
Commands Commands
There are several ways to select AutoCAD drawing and editing commands.
Selecting commands from the ribbon is slightly different from entering them at the
keyboard. When a command is introduced, the command-entry methods are illus-
trated in the margin next to the text reference.
The example in the margin next to this paragraph illustrates the various methods
of initiating the
CONE
command to draw a solid cone primitive while the 3D environ-
ment is active. The 3D environment consists of a drawing file based on the fi
acad3D.dwt
template and the
3D Modeling
workspace current, as described in Chapter 1. This book
assumes the 3D environment is current for all procedures and discussions.
Flexibility in Design Flexibility in Design
Flexibility is the keyword when using AutoCAD and Its Applications—
Advanced. This text is an excellent training aid for both individual and classroom
instruction. It is also an invaluable resource for any professional using AutoCAD.
AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced teaches you how to apply AutoCAD to
common 3D design and modeling tasks.
When working through the text, you will see a variety of notices. These include
Professional Tips, Notes, and Cautions that help you develop your AutoCAD skills.
AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced provides several ways for you to
evaluate your performance. Included are:
• Exercises. The companion website contains exercises for each chapter. These
exercises allow you to perform tasks that reinforce the material just presented.
You can work through the exercises at your own pace. However, the exercises
are intended to be completed when called out in the text.
PROFESSIONAL O NA TIP T P PROF RO FE S S I O NA AL T TI P
These ideas and suggestions are aimed at increasing your productivity
and enhancing your use of AutoCAD commands and techniques.
NOTTE OT
A note alerts you to important aspects of a command, function, or
activity that is being discussed. These aspects should be kept in mind
while you are working through the text.
CAUTION U CA CAU AUT UT TI O N
A caution alerts you to potential problems if instructions or commands
are incorrectly used or if an action can corrupt or alter files, folders, fi
or storage media. If you are in doubt after reading a caution, always
consult your instructor or supervisor.
CONE
Ribbon
Home
Modeling
Cone
Type
CONE