AutoCAD 2024: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 30th Edition - Softcover

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ. And CADCIM Technologies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640571779 ISBN 13: 9781640571778

Publisher: CADCIM Technologies, 2023

Synopsis

AutoCAD 2024: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 30th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions of the tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks, and dynamic blocks.

Salient Features

• Comprehensive book consisting of 16 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.
• Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
• Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
• Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
• More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples.
• Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD
Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching
Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids
Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I
Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II
Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables
Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing
Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions
Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables
Chapter 11: Hatching Drawings
Chapter 12: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts
Chapter 13: Plotting Drawings
Chapter 14: Template Drawings
Chapter 15: Working with Blocks
Chapter 16: Defining Block Attributes
Chapter 17: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD *
Chapter 18: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing *
Chapter 19: Isometric Drawings *
Index (For free download)Free Teaching and Learning Resources

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• Part files used in examples, exercises*, and illustrations
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises *
• Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and 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 and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (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 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 10: 1640571779
• ISBN 13: 9781640571778
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 826