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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 different 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 fi le based on the
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.
PROFESSIONAL TIP PROFESSIONAL TIP
These ideas and suggestions are aimed at increasing your productivity and enhancing
your use of AutoCAD commands and techniques.
NOTE NOTE
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 CAUTION
A caution alerts you to potential problems if instructions or commands are incorrectly
used or if an action can corrupt or alter fi les, folders, or storage media. If you are in
doubt after reading a caution, always consult your instructor or supervisor.
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.
• Chapter reviews. Each chapter includes review questions at the end of the
chapter. Questions require you to give the proper defi nition, command, option,
or response to perform a certain task. You may also be asked to explain a topic
or list appropriate procedures.
CONE
Ribbon
Home
Modeling
Cone
Type
CONE