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AutoCAD® 2015
Beginning and Intermediate
ISBN: 978-1-937585-36-5
Pub Date: November 2014
Specs: 7 x 9 Paperback with CD
Pages: 800
Price: $59.95
This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2015 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the CD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color. AutoCAD® 2015 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2015.
Features
- Covers only the basics and uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application
- CD can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book’s figures in color
- Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam
- Instructor’s resources available for use as a textbook
Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: AutoCAD 2015 Basics. Chapter 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2015. Chapter 3: Modifying Commands Part 1. Chapter 4: Modifying Commands Part 2. Chapter 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands. Chapter 6: Blocks and Hatches. Chapter 7: Writing Text. Chapter 8: Dimensions. Chapter 9: Plotting. Chapter 10: Projects. Chapter 11: More on 2D Objects. Chapter 12: Advanced Practices − Part 1. Chapter 13: Advanced Practices − Part 2. Chapter 14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing. Chapter 15: Creating Text & Table Styles and Formulas in Tables. Chapter 16: Dimension & Multileader Styles. Chapter 17: Plot Style, Annotative, and DWF Files. Chapter 18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization. Chapter 19: Parametric Constraints. Chapter 20: Dynamic Blocks. Chapter 21: Block Attributes. Chapter 22: External Referencing (Xref). Chapter 23: Sheet Sets. Chapter 24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers. Chapter 25: Drawing Review.
About the Author
Munir Hamad is an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor and certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.