AutoCAD® 2016 : update for AutoCAD® 2014 & 2015 users : student guide

The __AutoCAD^®^ 2016 Update for AutoCAD^®^ 2014 & 2015 Users__ training guide teaches the new and enhanced features introduced in the AutoCAD^®^ 2015 and 2016 software. Topics covered range from general improvements and command enhancements to 3D modeling and collaboration enhancements. Among the many changes in this new release are the general interface components including: Start Tab, tab and panel enhancements, Autodesk^®^ A360 collaboration, and Help. There are several updates to commands, such as dimensions, and various 3D tools, such as Point Clouds, Rendering, and editing previews. **Topics covered** * Interface enhancements * Command preview enhancements for the Blend, Erase, Rotate, Scale, and Stretch commands. * Dimension enhancements * Point Cloud enhancements * Rendering enhancements * Customization updates in the Cloud * Design Feed palette * A Exchange enhancements * Direct access to A360 (Cloud) Cover Page 1 Copyright 2 Contents 3 Preface 7 In this Guide 9 Practice Files 13 Chapter 1: User Interface 15 1.1 Interface Enhancements 16 Practice 1a User Interface Enhancements 23 1.2 Command Enhancements 27 Practice 1b Command Enhancements 36 1.3 Software Enhancements 42 Practice 1c Improved Graphics 50 Chapter Review Questions 53 Command Summary 55 Chapter 2: Drawing Documentation 57 2.1 Dimensioning Concepts 58 2.2 Adding Linear Dimensions 60 Practice 2a Adding Linear Dimensions (Architectural) 65 Practice 2b Adding Linear Dimensions (Mechanical) 68 2.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions 71 Practice 2c Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions (Architectural) 75 Practice 2d Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions (Mechanical) 78 2.4 Editing Dimensions 79 Practice 2e Editing Dimensions (Architectural) 86 Practice 2f Editing Dimensions (Mechanical) 88 2.5 Other Annotations 90 2.6 PDF Enhancements 94 Practice 2g Modifying Annotations 96 Chapter Review Questions 100 Command Summary 102 Chapter 3: 3D Modeling 105 3.1 Point Clouds 106 Practice 3a Attach a Point Cloud 120 Practice 3b Working with Sections 122 3.2 Rendering 127 Practice 3c Rendering Concepts 133 Chapter Review Questions 136 Command Summary 138 Chapter 4: Building Information Modeling and Cloud Tools 139 4.1 Connecting to the Cloud 140 4.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud 146 4.3 Rendering in the Cloud 150 Practice 4a Working in A360 151 4.4 Attach Navisworks Files 154 Practice 4b Attach a Navisworks File 158 4.5 Attach BIM 360 Glue Models 161 Chapter Review Questions 162 Command Summary 164 Index 165