Synopses & Reviews
This second book in the AutoCAD Workskills Series continues the authors' layered learning approach, focusing on workplace skills, not just a lengthy list of AutoCAD commands. Placing the emphasis on context and understanding, the book is designed around the Draw-Modify-Dimension-Print cycle and presents topics in a production based order. This volume focuses on advanced topics in the 2D environment, 3D models and the methods of presenting the models through rendered images and simple animation. Continuing its work place orientation, its projects, assignments, examples and tutorials draw from the fields of architecture, mechanical engineering and civil engineering. Builds knowledge gradually so users gain the techniques needed to create drawings and then develop an advanced understanding of each area. Emphasizes commands based on workplace drawing experiences and gets the user producing and drawing more quickly by focusing on the Draw-Modify-Dimension-Print cycle. Focuses on more advanced drawing skillssuch as 3D models and methods of presentation. A perfect tool for CAD Managers, CAD Technicians, and Drafting Technicians.
Synopsis
This text is appropriate for Introductory courses in AutoCAD.
With a focus on fundamental skill development, AutoCAD Workskills for Success with AutoCAD 2010- Basics is designed around the “Draw-Modify-Dimension-Print” cycle and focuses on the drawing skills needed to produce 2 dimensional drawings. Taking a layered learning approach, it builds skills gradually rather than overwhelming readers immediately with numerous commands or procedures. Projects, assignments, examples and tutorials draw from the fields of architecture, mechanical engineering and civil engineering. Complete with an instructor’s resource disk and student companion website, the text emphasizes both knowledge and productivity as the means for being successful in the workplace.
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Table of Contents
Unit 1 AutoCAD Introduction and Overview
Unit 2 Creating and Working with AutoCAD Files
Unit 3 Fundamental Drawing and Modifying Commands
Unit 4 Fundamental Viewing and Inquiry Commands
Unit 5 Elementary Dimensioning
Unit 6 Fundamentals of the Printing Process
Unit 7 Intermediate Drawing and Modifying
Unit 8 Fundamentals of Layers, Groups, and Blocks
Unit 9 Editing with Grips
Unit 10 Parametric Constraints
Unit 11 Tables, Cells, and Fields Fundamentals
Unit 12 More about AutoCAD Screens and Commands