Introduction to AutoCAD 2007
A Modern Perspective
Published on 4. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
944 pages
978-0-13-228343-4 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting
This modern text addresses advances in technology and introduces students to 2- dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the "how and why" of AutoCAD fundamentals, Projects created using the software will give students hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of how to use AutoCAD in the 21st century.
This modern text addresses advances in technology and introduces students to 2- dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the "how and why" of AutoCAD fundamentals, Projects created using the software will give students hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of how to use AutoCAD in the 21st century.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-228343-4 (9780132283434)
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Previous edition
Book
09/2005
Peachpit Press Publications
€61.89
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Content
PART ONE- An Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 1 - Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 2 - Quick Start
PART TWO - Drafting Skills: Drawing with AutoCAD
Chapter 3 - Controlling the Drawing Display
Chapter 4 - Basic Drawing Commands
Chapter 5 - Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings
Chapter 6 - Managing Object Properties
PART THREE - Understanding Editing Techniques: Basics through Advanced
Chapter 7 - Basic Editing Techniques
Chapter 8 - Advanced Editing Techniques
PART FOUR - Working with Complex Objects
Chapter 9 - Drawing and Editing Complex Objects
Chapter 10 - Pattern Fills and Hatching
PARTFIVE- Annotating Drawings
Chapter 11 - Adding Text and Tables
Chapter 12 - Dimensioning Drawings
PART SIX- Outputting Your Work
Chapter 13 - Managing Paper Space Layouts
Chapter 14 - Plotting and Publishing
PART SEVEN- Advanced Drawing and Construction Methods
Chapter 15 - Blocks and Block Attributes
Chapter 16 - Working with Xrefs and Images
APPENDIX A - Drafting Standards Overview
APPENDIX B - Command Reference
APPENDIX C - Commanda Aliases
APPENDIX D - System Variables
APPENDIX E - Express Tools
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Chapter 1 - Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 2 - Quick Start
PART TWO - Drafting Skills: Drawing with AutoCAD
Chapter 3 - Controlling the Drawing Display
Chapter 4 - Basic Drawing Commands
Chapter 5 - Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings
Chapter 6 - Managing Object Properties
PART THREE - Understanding Editing Techniques: Basics through Advanced
Chapter 7 - Basic Editing Techniques
Chapter 8 - Advanced Editing Techniques
PART FOUR - Working with Complex Objects
Chapter 9 - Drawing and Editing Complex Objects
Chapter 10 - Pattern Fills and Hatching
PARTFIVE- Annotating Drawings
Chapter 11 - Adding Text and Tables
Chapter 12 - Dimensioning Drawings
PART SIX- Outputting Your Work
Chapter 13 - Managing Paper Space Layouts
Chapter 14 - Plotting and Publishing
PART SEVEN- Advanced Drawing and Construction Methods
Chapter 15 - Blocks and Block Attributes
Chapter 16 - Working with Xrefs and Images
APPENDIX A - Drafting Standards Overview
APPENDIX B - Command Reference
APPENDIX C - Commanda Aliases
APPENDIX D - System Variables
APPENDIX E - Express Tools
GLOSSARY
INDEX