Introduction to AutoCAD 2010 A Modern Perspective

by Richard, Paul; Fitzgerald, Jim; Autodesk

• ISBN13: 9780135071595
• ISBN10: 0135071593
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-14
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

This modern text 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.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Autocad

Introduction to AutoCAD

Quick Start

Drafting Skills: Drawing With Autocad

Controlling the Drawing Display

Basic Drawing Commands

Drawing Tools and Drafting Settings

Managing Object Properties

Understanding Editing Techniques: Basics Through Advanced

Basic Editing Techniques

Advanced Editing Techniques

Working With Complex Objects

Drawing and Editing Complex Objects

Pattern Fills and Hatching

Annotating Drawings

Adding Text

Working with Tables

Dimensioning Drawings

Outputting Your Work

Managing Paper Space Layouts

Plotting and Publishing

Advanced Drawing and Construction Methods

Blocks and Block Attributes

Working with External References

File Management Tools and Object Linking and Embedding

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