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By: Paul H. Wyss
Practical AutoCAD® 2008 provides the fundamentals of
2D AutoCAD using a succinct, easy-to-follow approach.
Commands are explained and followed by an example that
allows learners to apply their knowledge. Exercises
provide opportunities for learners to develop their
skills by using a variety of commands and AutoCAD
features. Large illustrations and clearly labeled
features, icons, and components provide a comprehensive
learning experience. A set of architectural and
mechanical plans are developed in phases throughout the
textbook exercises.
Practical AutoCAD
provides:
- Detailed illustrations with authentic screen
captures and AutoCAD drawings
- Tutorial Videos demonstrating key AutoCAD
commands and features on the
included
CD-ROM
- Numerous examples throughout the text for
immediate reinforcement of topics
- Chapter exercises allowing students to apply
knowledge of AutoCAD commands and features
- Command Reference Boxes throughout the text that
provide a quick and easy reference for using AutoCAD
commands
- Objectives at the beginning of each chapter
- Mechanical and architectural projects for
developing professional drawings to use in
portfolios
Contents include:
- Introduction to AutoCAD
- Screen Graphics
- Drawing Setup
- Command Entry and Getting Help
- Coordinate Input
- Basic Drawing Commands
- Layers
- Screen Display and Zooming
- Object Snap and Polar Tracking
- Object Selection and Basic Editing Commands
- Object Properties and Inquiry Commands
- Advanced Drawing and Editing Commands
- Adding Text
- Drawing Templates and Title Blocks
- Basic Dimensioning
- Advanced Dimensioning and Dimension Editing
- Hatching
- Model Space Plotting
- Plotting Paper Space Layouts
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
Included with the
text is a CD-ROM which features:
- Quick Quizzes™
- Illustrated Glossary
- Examples
- Exercises
- Drawing Files
- Tutorial Videos
- Configuring AutoCAD
- Dictionary of Architectural Abbreviations
389 pages,
300 illustrations, Soft-cover.
Practical AutoCAD
2008 Book
with Answer Key
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Practical AutoCad 2008
With Learning License
An educational bundle combines our
Practical AutoCAD 2008
textbook with a
180 day or 14 month learning license version of
the world's leading CAD software, AutoCAD 2008,
providing the student with a complete AutoCAD training
package.
The Answer Key provides solutions
to the questions found in the text
Packages include:
- Practical AutoCAD 2008 Textbook with CD-ROM
- AutoCAD Software with Learning License (180 day
or 14 month)
- Answer Key
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Practical AutoCAD 2008
Resource
Guide
 The
Practical AutoCAD Resource Guide is a valuable
instructional tool designed for training in group
settings. It is divided into sections for easy use in a
classroom or seminar setting.
The Resource Guide includes an instructor's guide,
instructional outlines, PowerPoint® presentations,
pretest and posttest, and answer keys. The Resource
Guide also includes a CD-ROM with electronic slides of
all the illustrations from the textbook and web links to
valuable instructional resources on the Internet. This
truly is a complete instructional package for teaching
industrial maintenance.
Resource Guide includes:
- Instructor’s Guide
- Instructional Outlines
- Illustrated Glossary
- Pretest and Posttest Exams
- Drawing Files
- PowerPoint® Presentations
- Electronic Slides
- Tutorial Videos
- Answer Key
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Includes CD-ROM
Practical AutoCAD
2008 Book
with Answer Key
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