New -AutoCAD Advanced 2000/2000i Edition
by Terence M. Shumaker and David A. Madsen
ISBN #1-56637-800-1
This edition of AutoCAD and its Applications provides instruction for mastering AutoCAD 2000/2000i commands and drawing and dimensioning techniques. Content of the Basics edition provides comprehensive coverage of introductory and two-dimensional AutoCAD drafting. It covers topics in an easy-to-understand sequence and progresses in a manner that allows students to become comfortable with AutoCAD. In-depth discussions of every major new and existing AutoCAD feature, command, and option are provided. Hundreds of exercises, questions, and drawing problems assist learning. No AutoCAD book surpasses the depth of coverage provided by this outstanding title!
Features
Designed for use with both AutoCAD 2000i and AutoCAD 2000 - all features of both versions are included.
In-chapter Exercises reinforce the text content.
Chapter Tests assess understanding and comprehension.
Hundreds of Drawing Problems provide hands-on activities for students.
Professional Tips explain how to use AutoCAD efficiently.
Command initiation methods appear in the text margin next to command introduction.
Fold-out cover illustrates AutoCAD command buttons and screen and pull-down menus.
Contents
Introduction to AutoCAD
Drawing Setup and Drawing Aids
Drawing Basic Shapes and Lines
Object Snap and AutoTracking
Placing Text on a Drawing
Plotting and Printing
Editing
Creating Multiple Entities
Working with Drawing Files
Drawing Polylines and Splines
Multiview Drawings and Layers
Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Drawing Section Views
Creating Symbols for Multiple Use
External References, Multiview Layouts
Assigning Attributes
Isometric Drawing
Introduction to 3D Drawing - 3D Coordinates and Layout
This edition of AutoCAD and its Applications provides instruction for mastering AutoCAD 2000/2000i commands and drawing and dimensioning techniques. Content of the Basics edition provides comprehensive coverage of introductory and two-dimensional AutoCAD drafting. It covers topics in an easy-to-understand sequence and progresses in a manner that allows students to become comfortable with AutoCAD. In-depth discussions of every major new and existing AutoCAD feature, command, and option are provided. Hundreds of exercises, questions, and drawing problems assist learning. No AutoCAD book surpasses the depth of coverage provided by this outstanding title!
