Introduction to AutoCAD 2009: A Modern Perspective

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Author: Paul F. Richard

ISBN-10: 0136034543

ISBN-13: 9780136034544

Category: CAD / CAM Software

This modern book 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...

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This modern book 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.

PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD1. Introduction to AutoCAD2. Quick StartPART TWO: DRAFTING SKILLS: DRAWING WITH AUTOCAD3. Controlling the Drawing Display4. Basic Drawing Commands5. Drawing Tools and Drafting Settings6. Managing Object PropertiesPART THREE: UNDERSTANDING EDITING TECHNIQUES: BASICS THROUGH ADVANCED7. Basic Editing Techniques8. Advanced Editing TechniquesPART FOUR: WORKING WITH COMPLEX OBJECTS9. Drawing and Editing Complex Objects10. Pattern Fills and HatchingPART FIVE: ANNOTATING DRAWINGS11. Adding Text12. Working with Tables13. Dimensioning DrawingsPART SIX: OUTPUTTING YOUR WORK14. Managing Paper Space Layouts15. Plotting and PublishingPART SEVEN: ADVANCED DRAWING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS16. Blocks and Block Attributes17. Working with External References18. File Management Tools and Object Linking and Embedding