AutoCAD
2009, A
Problem-Solving Approach
by Sham Tickoo
This text is your comprehensive resource for a
progression from the rudiments of AutoCAD® to the advanced
concepts of 3D modeling and customization.
Problems in each chapter challenge students and
professionals to think beyond step-by-step approaches and teach the
"whys" and "hows" behind using AutoCAD® to solve drafting and design
problems.
Catering to the basic needs of beginners as well as
to the advanced requirements of industry professionals, detailed
explanations of AutoCAD® 2009 commands enable users to take
maximum advantage of Autodesk's® most essential software
features
Features:
- Live projects and examples illustrate how to use the
latest release of AutoCAD to meet specific needs.
- Detailed explanations of annotative object, Drafting
and Annotation workspace, and the other new features of
AutoCAD 2009 bring users up to speed on the new release.
- 3D modeling projects support visualization and
facilitate the creation of 3D models similar to the
designs most commonly used in industry.
- Effective and useful rendering techniques show
design and construction professionals how to create
expert presentations.
- An extensive collection of step-by-step exercises,
projects, and review questions provides hands-on
practice with customizing techniques and the appropriate
feedback to ensure comprehension of key concepts.
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Contents:
AutoCAD Part I
Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD
Chapter 3: Starting With the Advanced Sketching
Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids
Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I
Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II
Chapter 7: Creating Text and Tables
Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and
Tolerancing
Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions
Chapter 10: Dimension Styles and Dimensioning System Variables
Chapter 11: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and
Layouts
Chapter 12: Plotting Drawings
Chapter 13: Hatching Drawings
Chapter 14: Working with Blocks
AutoCAD Part II
Chapter 15: Defining Block Attributes
Chapter 16: Understanding External References
Chapter 17: Working with Advanced Drawing Options
Chapter 18: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects
Chapter 19: Working With Data Exchange and Object Linking and
Embedding
Chapter 20: Technical Drawing With AutoCAD
Chapter 21: Isometric Drawings
Chapter 22: The User Coordinate System
Chapter 23: Getting Started with 3D
Chapter 24: Creating Solid Models
Chapter 25: Modifying 3D Objects
Chapter 26: Editing and Dynamic Viewing of 3D Objects
Chapter 27: Rendering and Animating Designs
Chapter 28: Accessing External Database
Chapter 29: AutoCAD on the Internet
AutoCAD Part III (Customizing)
Chapter 30: Template Drawings
Chapter 31: Script Files and Slide Shows
Chapter 32: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Chapter 33: Customizing the ACAD.PGP Files
Student Projects
Index
About the
Author:
Sham Tickoo is a professor in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He has
been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, drafting, and design since
1981. Apart from his academic career, he has worked as a machinist,
quality control engineer, design engineer, and software developer.
Prof. Tickoo received his M.S. in Industrial Technology from
Northern Illinois University and M.S. in Industrial and Management
Engineering from University of Iowa, Iowa City. His general research
interests are in the design and development of new products like
windmill turbines.
Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored several books on CAD/CAM like
CATIA, NX, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and 3ds
Max.
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