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Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019

You're reading from   Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 The world's favorite guide to everything AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2018
Publisher Wiley
ISBN-13 9781119495000
Length 1088 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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George Omura George Omura
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Brian C. Benton Brian C. Benton
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Table of Contents (14) Chapters Close

1. Cover FREE CHAPTER
2. Acknowledgments
3. About the Authors
4. Introduction 5. Part 1: The Basics 6. Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills 7. Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills 8. Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging 9. Part 5: Customization and Integration 10. Index
11. End User License Agreement
Appendix A: The Bottom Line 1. Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD 2. Appendix C: The Autodesk AutoCAD 2019 Certification

Chapter 21: Using Advanced 3D Features

  • Master the User Coordinate System.   The User Coordinate System (UCS) is a vital key to editing in 3D space. If you want to master 3D modeling, you should become familiar with this tool.
    • Master It   Name some of the predefined UCS planes.
    • Solution   Top, Bottom, Front, Back, Left, Right.
  • Understand the UCS options.   You can set up the UCS orientation for any situation. It isn't limited to the predefined settings.
    • Master It   Briefly describe some of the ways that you can set up a UCS.
    • Solution   There are several ways to establish a UCS. You can orient the UCS by object. You can align the UCS with the face of an object, by a view, or about an axis. Whenever a UCS is created, it can be saved by giving it a name, and it can be recalled at any time. You can also choose the previous UCS used or return to World Coordinates. All of these can be set up with the...
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