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Customizing AutoCAD 2020 13th Edition - Prof Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ.
Autodesk AutoCAD has been the go-to software for architects, engineers, and designers for decades. With its powerful tools and versatile features, it allows professionals to create detailed and precise drawings, designs, and models. The 13th edition of "Customizing AutoCAD" by Prof Sham Tickoo from Purdue University provides an in-depth guide on how to customize and optimize the AutoCAD 2020 experience for maximum productivity.
Why Customization Matters
AutoCAD is a sophisticated software with vast capabilities. However, every professional has their unique needs and preferences. Customizing AutoCAD allows users to tailor the software to their specific workflow, saving time and effort. With customized settings, shortcuts, tool palettes, and commands, professionals can streamline their design process and work more efficiently.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 40979 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 748 pages |
What's New in the 13th Edition
Prof Sham Tickoo's 13th edition of "Customizing AutoCAD" is fully updated to cover the latest features and enhancements in AutoCAD 2020. The book includes step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and practical examples to guide readers through the customization process. From basic personalization to advanced automation techniques, this edition covers it all.
Key Features of the Book
- Overview of AutoCAD 2020 interface and tools
- Understanding the customization options
- Creating custom templates and drawing standards
- Customizing the user interface and workspace
- Creating and modifying tool palettes and ribbon tabs
- Utilizing LISP and VBA programming for automation
- Customizing command aliases, keyboard shortcuts, and mouse buttons
- Sharing and deploying customization across teams
Benefits of Customization
Customization can significantly enhance your AutoCAD workflow, leading to increased productivity, accuracy, and creativity. By tailoring the software to your specific needs, you can make repetitive tasks more efficient, reduce errors, and focus on the creative aspects of your design work. Moreover, sharing customization with team members ensures consistency and standardization, fostering collaboration and seamless project execution.
Why Choose Prof Sham Tickoo's Book?
Prof Sham Tickoo, a renowned name in CAD education, has been teaching AutoCAD at Purdue University for several years. His vast experience and expertise make his books on AutoCAD highly regarded in the industry. His engaging writing style, along with numerous practical examples, helps readers grasp complex concepts easily. This 13th edition of "Customizing AutoCAD" is a testament to his commitment to providing comprehensive and up-to-date learning resources.
Customizing AutoCAD 2020 is crucial for professionals who want to optimize their workflow and make the most of this powerful software. Prof Sham Tickoo's 13th edition of "Customizing AutoCAD" provides a comprehensive guide to customization techniques, allowing users to tailor AutoCAD to their specific needs. With this book in hand, professionals can unlock the true potential of AutoCAD and achieve higher productivity and creativity in their designs.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 40979 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 748 pages |
Customizing AutoCAD 2020 is a comprehensive book that provides detailed descriptions of the techniques used for customizing the AutoCAD software. This book covers all levels of customization techniques starting from the basic techniques used for creating template drawings to advanced techniques used for modifying the AutoCAD environment. Every chapter of this book has several examples that illustrate some possible applications of the customizing techniques explained in the chapter. The exercises at the end of the chapter will help the users assess their knowledge of the techniques learned in the chapter. Live projects and examples will further help the readers understand the concept clearly and master the customizing techniques of AutoCAD 2020.
Salient Features of the Book:
- A comprehensive book that consists of 16 chapters, covering all major customizing techniques of AutoCAD
- Detailed explanation of Scripting, AutoLISP, Visual LISP, etc to help user customize AutoCAD efficiently
- Additional information is provided in the form of tips & notes
- The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics covered in that chapter
- Each customizing technique is thoroughly explained and is supported with examples and illustrations
- Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to help the reader assess their knowledge of the tools & techniques learned in the chapter.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Template Drawings
Chapter 2: Script Files and Slide Shows
Chapter 3: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Chapter 4: Customizing the ACAD.PGP File
Chapter 5: Customizing Menus and Toolbars
Chapter 6: Customizing Ribbon, Workspaces, and Palettes
Chapter 7: Shapes and Text Fonts
Chapter 8: Working with AutoLISP
Chapter 9: Working with Visual LISP
Chapter 10: Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing Database
Chapter 11: Creating Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control Language
Chapter 12: Using VBA in AutoCAD
Chapter 13: Geometry Calculator
Chapter 14: Image Tile Menus
Chapter 15: Button Menus
Chapter 16: Tablet Menus
Index
Free Teaching and Learning Resources:
CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:
- Technical support by contacting [email protected]
- Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations
- Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises*
- Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com & youtube.com/cadcimtech ( *For Faculty only)
About the Authors:
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.
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