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UP AND RUNNING WITH AUTOCAD 2010
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2010
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By
Elliot Gindis

Description
Gindis introduces AutoCAD with step-by-step instructions, stripping away complexities to begin working in AutoCAD immediately. All concepts are explained first in theory, and then shown in practice, helping the reader understand what it is they are doing and why before they do it. The book contains supporting graphics (screen shots) and a summary with a self-test section at the end of each chapter. Also included are drawing examples and exercises, and two running projects that the reader works on as they progresses through the chapters Explains the why and how of AutoCAD commands:  all concepts are explained first in theory and then covered in step-by-step detail Extensive use of screen shots, chapter summaries, and a self-test section at the end of each chapter Includes drawing examples and exercises, and two running projects that the reader works on as he/she progresses through the chapters Each chapter features a "Spotlight On..." section, highlighting the use of AutoCAD in various industries  Fully updated for AutoCAD 2010 release, including introduction of the ribbon menu structure in chapter 1 Strips away complexities, both real and perceived, and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts; using the author's extensive multi-industry knowledge of what is widely used in practice, the material is presented by immediately immersing the reader in practical, critically essential knowledge

Contents
Part One Beginner to Intermediate Chapter One AutoCAD Fundamentals 1 Chapter Two AutoCAD Fundamentals 2 Chapter Three Layers, Colors, Linetypes and Properties Chapter Four DText, MText, Style and Editing Chapter Five Bhatch Chapter Six Dimensions Chapter Seven Blocks and Wblocks Chapter Eight Polar and Rectangular Arrays, Polygon and Circle/TTR Chapter Nine Isometric Chapter Ten Basic Printing and Output Part II Intermediate to Advanced Chapter Eleven Advanced Linework Chapter Twelve Advanced Layers Chapter Thirteen Advanced Dimensions Chapter Fourteen Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center & Exp. Tools Chapter Fifteen Miscellaneous Topics Chapter Sixteen Importing and Exporting Data Chapter Seventeen External References Chapter Eighteen Paper Space Chapter Nineteen Attributes Chapter Twenty Advanced Output and Pen Settings

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 520 pages, publication date: NOV-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-375719-7
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS

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