Autocad for Architectural Drawing Using Autocad 2002

This well-organized book, built around architectural projects, helps users master the AutoCAD and industry standard graphics program. Command prompts and margin art throughout the book have all been updated to AutoCAD Release 2002. The AutoCAD Design Center, new object snaps, new lineweight settings, autotracking, quick dimensioning, plotting with layouts, right-click menus, 3dOrbit, solidedit and Properties dialog box have been incorporated into relevant chapters. The book makes a valuable self-paced tutorial for entry-level employees, and a good reference for updating architects who have purchased AutoCAD 2002. A four-part organization presents an introduction to using AutoCAD 2002, covers two-dimensional AutoCAD; explores special topics, and concludes the treatment with three-dimensional AutoCAD. This accessible format moves from basic commands to complex drawing exercises and utilizes a step-by-step learning process.

This text is written specifically for students studying architectural drawing and covers 2- and 3-dimensional aspects of AutoCAD® 2002.

It includes the following features to help users learn, practice, and master AutoCAD® skills:

• An easy-to-follow "prompt/response" format that takes users step by step through each new command/activity
• Practice exercises in every chapter
• Activities geared for architects and space planners
• A real-world design project, the Tenant Space Project, which spans multiple chapters and contains step-by-step instructions for drawing each specific stage of the project
• Numerous figures and illustrations
• Review questions at the end of every chapter