Using AutoCAD
2010
by Ralph Grabowski
Thoroughly updated to AutoCADŽ 2010 this
easy-to-understand essentials edition covers all aspects of AutoCADŽ
fundamentals, from an introduction to computer hardware and AutoCADŽ
software to learning to draw with objects, direct editing of
objects, and plotting.
Industry veteran Ralph Grabowski applies his
step-by-step learning approach in the form of tutorials which speed
the process of learning the commands required for 2D drafting of
single drawings, leading users to quick proficiency using the most
current design capabilities of the software.
Features:
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Includes changes and additions specific to AutoCADŽ
2010.
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New screen shots show modifications to the user
interface.
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Includes information about the ribbon based user
interface.
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3D and 2D parametric design are big features in the
AutoCADŽ 2010 release.
- FEATURES: Updated to include all new and
revised features for AutoCADŽ 2010.
- QUICK START: "Quick-Start" tutorial prepares
users to draw a simple but complete AutoCADŽ drawing in
the very first chapter.
- COMMANDS: Each featured command has a
step-by-step tutorial that moves users through the
command with the fewest options.
- TECHNOLOGY: Back-of-book CD contains files
for tutorials and problems that get users drawing in
AutoCADŽ right away.
- REFERENCE: Extensive on-CD appendices provide
useful reference material, such as commands and system
variables, linetypes, hatch patterns, template drawings,
and more.
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Contents:
I: SETTING UP DRAWINGS.
1. Quick Tour of AutoCAD 2009.
2. Understanding CAD Concepts.
3. Setting Up Drawings.
4. Working with Multiple Drawings.
II: DRAFTING ESSENTIALS.
5. Drawing with Basic Objects.
6. Drawing with Precision.
7. Drawing with Efficiency.
III: EDITING DRAWINGS.
8. Changing Object Properties.
9. Correcting Mistakes.
10. Direct Editing of Objects.
11. Constructing Objects.
12. Additional Editing Options.
IV: TEXT AND DIMENSIONS.
13. Placing and Editing Text.
14. Placing Dimensions.
15. Editing Dimensions.
16. Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances.
17. Tables and Fields.
18. Reporting on Drawings.
VI: PLOTTING DRAWINGS.
19. Working with Layouts.
20. Plotting Drawings.
About the
Author:
Ralph Grabowski is the editor of upFront.eZine, the weekly
e-newsletter that reports on the business of CAD [computer-aided
design]. Ralph has been writing about CAD since 1985, and is the
author of over 100 books and e-books on CAD, graphics, and the
Internet.
His favorite hobby is digital photography, but also enjoys reading
non-fiction, exploring new cities, and spending time with his
family. He received his B.A.Sc. degree in civil engineering from the
University of British Columbia.
1056 Pages -
8-1/2 x 11 in.
Copyright 2010
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