
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018
2D Drafting and Design
Description
Key Features
- Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to basic, easy-to-understand concepts
- Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD first, immediately building student confidence
- Documents all basic commands, giving the student what they need to type in and how AutoCAD responds
- Includes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2018 version
- Offers online bonus content on AutoCAD 3D basics
Readership
Beginner through advanced users of AutoCAD. Architectural engineers, drafting, civil/construction engineers, mechanical engineers. Students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs
Table of Contents
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Level 1
1. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part I
2. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part IISpotlight On: Architecture
3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties
4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and StyleSpotlight On: Mechanical
Engineering
4. Hatch Patterns
5. DimensionsSpotlight On: Interior Design
6. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge
7. Polar, Rectangular, and Path ArraysSpotlight On: Electrical Engineering
8. Basic Printing and Output
9. Advanced Output-Paper SpaceLevel 1
Answers to Review QuestionsLevel 2
10. Advanced LineworkSpotlight On: Civil Engineering
11. Advanced Layers
12. Advanced DimensionsSpotlight On: Aerospace Engineering
13. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools
14. Advanced Design and File Management ToolsSpotlight On: Chemical Engineering
15. Importing and Exporting Data
16. External References (Xrefs)Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering
17. Attributes
18. Advanced Output and Pen SettingsSpotlight On: Drafting, CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting
19. Isometric DrawingLevel 2
Answers to Review Questions
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Product details
- No. of pages: 582
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2017
- Published: August 11, 2017
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9780128141113
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128141106
About the Authors
Elliot Gindis
Affiliations and Expertise
Robert Kaebisch
Affiliations and Expertise
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