Fundamentals of AutoCAD - Using AutoCAD 2000 - Hardcover

Combs, Steven B; Zirbel, Jay H

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130168181 ISBN 13: 9780130168184

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1999

Synopsis

For a first course in AutoCAD, an undergraduate design/industrial technology course in CAD Fundamentals, as well as an engineering/engineering technology course. As practical as it is functional, this reader-friendly, hardbound text focuses on using AutoCAD as a drafting tool, helping students understand the foundations for the software's commands, learn basic skills, and progress into more advanced drawing areas such as dimensioning an object. Based on current standards, it offers a non-discipline approach that is equally accessible to students of mechanics, architecture or electronics, and weaves many examples and exercises throughout to expose users to real-world problems and situations.

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From the Back Cover

This reader-friendly, hardbound text focuses on using AutoCAD as a drafting tool, helping readers understand the foundations for the software's commands, learn basic skills, and progress into more advanced drawing areas such as dimensioning an object. Offers a non-discipline approach that is equally accessible to readers of mechanics, architecture or electronics, and weaves many examples and exercises throughout to expose users to real-world problems and situations. Concentrates on the 2D drafting functions of AutoCAD. Contains an overview, outline and objectives; numerous well-defined illustrations; iconed 'Skill Builder' and 'For the Professional' sections; boxed tutorials that 'walk' readers through a particular command or concept; short answer questions and a 'generic' assignment. Also contains an interactive website and a workdisk in the text. Appropriate as an introduction to AutoCAD.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130168181
• ISBN 13: 9780130168184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496