AutoCAD LT 2023 for Engineers and Designers

AutoCAD LT 2023 for Engineers and Designers textbook introduces the readers to AutoCAD LT 2023, the worlds leading parametric 2D software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the 2D modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. The chapters in this textbook are arranged in pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

1. Introduction to AutoCAD LT
2. Getting Started with AutoCAD LT
3. Getting Started with Advanced Sketching
4. Working with Drawing Aids
5. Editing Sketched Objects-I
6. Editing Sketched Objects-II
7. Creating Texts and Tables
8. Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing
9. Editing Dimensions
10. Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables
11. Hatching Drawings
12. Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts
13. Plotting Drawings
14. Template Drawings
15. Working with Blocks
16. Defining Block Attributes
17. Understanding External References
18. Working with Advanced Drawing Options
19. Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects
20. Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding
21. Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory Using AutoCAD LT
22. Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
23. Isometric Drawings

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/co-authored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens.