Introduction to AutoCAD 2008
A Modern Perspective
Published on 30. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
976 pages
978-0-13-158679-6 (ISBN)
Description
This text is appropriate for Introductory and Intermediate AutoCAD courses.
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 are included at the end of each chapter and provide hands-on experience creating various types of mechanical, architectural, civil and electrical drawings.
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 are included at the end of each chapter and provide hands-on experience creating various types of mechanical, architectural, civil and electrical drawings.
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
1896 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-158679-6 (9780131586796)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
09/2009
Peachpit Press Publications
€97.79
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Persons
Paul Richard has worked in the CAD field for over 19 years. He started his career as a CAD drafter in 1985 and has since worked his way up through the ranks of the industry holding positions as CAD designer, CAD manager, and CAD software developer. He is currently a certified Autodesk instructor and the author of VBA for AutoCAD.
Jim Fitzgerald has worked with AutoCAD for over 16 years in a variety of CAD-related fields. He has experience in mechanical design, PCB layout, architectural drafting, CAD management, and 3D modeling and rendering. He has taught AutoCAD in both community college and corporate settings.
Jim Fitzgerald has worked with AutoCAD for over 16 years in a variety of CAD-related fields. He has experience in mechanical design, PCB layout, architectural drafting, CAD management, and 3D modeling and rendering. He has taught AutoCAD in both community college and corporate settings.
Content
PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD
1. Introduction to AutoCAD
2. Quick Start
PART TWO: DRAFTING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH AUTOCAD
3. Controlling the Drawing Display
4. Basic Drawing Commands
5. Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings
6. Managing Object Properties
PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING EDITING TECHNIQUES: BASICS THROUGH ADVANCED
7. Basic Editing Techniques
8. Advanced Editing Techniques
PART FOUR: WORKING WITH COMPLEX OBJECTS
9. Drawing and Editing Complex Objects
10. Pattern Fills and Hatching
PART FIVE: ANNOTATING DRAWINGS
11. Adding Text
12. Working with Tables
13. Dimensioning Drawings
PART SIX: OUTPUTTING YOUR WORK
14. Managing Paper Space Layouts
15. Plotting and Publishing
PART SEVEN: ADVANCED DRAWING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS
16. Blocks and Block Attributes
17. Working with External References
File Management and Object Linking and Embedding
1. Introduction to AutoCAD
2. Quick Start
PART TWO: DRAFTING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH AUTOCAD
3. Controlling the Drawing Display
4. Basic Drawing Commands
5. Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings
6. Managing Object Properties
PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING EDITING TECHNIQUES: BASICS THROUGH ADVANCED
7. Basic Editing Techniques
8. Advanced Editing Techniques
PART FOUR: WORKING WITH COMPLEX OBJECTS
9. Drawing and Editing Complex Objects
10. Pattern Fills and Hatching
PART FIVE: ANNOTATING DRAWINGS
11. Adding Text
12. Working with Tables
13. Dimensioning Drawings
PART SIX: OUTPUTTING YOUR WORK
14. Managing Paper Space Layouts
15. Plotting and Publishing
PART SEVEN: ADVANCED DRAWING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS
16. Blocks and Block Attributes
17. Working with External References
File Management and Object Linking and Embedding