Synopsis:
AutoCAD 2015: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate is a comprehensive textbook that contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. This textbook discusses every AutoCAD command thoroughly with the help of examples and illustrations thus making it easy for the users to understand the functions of all tools and commands as well as their applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. The book also covers basic drafting concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD.
Salient features of the textbook
Consists of 21 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the application part of AutoCAD Summarizes on the first page the topics that will be covered in it Explains the concept through real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience Provides additional information throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes Provides Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge Provides step-by-step instructions for easy learning of the software while strengthening the problem-solving skills Emphasizes on commands and shortcuts to increase efficiency of the users Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources with this textbook:
Technical support Part files of the models used in illustrations, exercises, and examples Customizable PowerPoint presentations of every chapter in this textbook Instructor guide that provides solutions to review questions and exercises
About the Author:
Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology (1989) from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; and MS in Industrial and Management Engineering (1980) from University of Lowa, Lowa City, USA. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. These textbooks have brought unmatched pride and recognition to the Engineering Technology department and Purdue University. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens. He has also developed a web site that provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Since 1992, over half a million users have visited his web site and are using the resources on a regular basis.
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