Discovering AutoCAD 2009
Mark Dix, Dearborn Academy
Paul Riley
Autodesk, Autodesk, Inc.

ISBN-10: 0132358751
ISBN-13: 9780132358750

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 624 pp
Published: 05/20/2008

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For introductory courses in AutoCAD

 

Discovering AutoCAD 2009 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features Web-based exercises, projects, and new test questions for each chapter.

 

For introductory courses in AutoCAD

 

Discovering AutoCAD 2009 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features Web-based exercises, projects, and new test questions for each chapter.

 

Hallmark Features:

  • Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process.
  • General Procedure boxes appear as new commands are introduced, providing a simple overview of basic command procedures in a step-by-step format.
  • Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study.
  • Unique icons and typeface appear within the chapter, identifying hands-on AutoCAD instructions.
  • Drawing problems appear at the end of the chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations.
  • High-quality working drawings accompany drawing problems, appearing in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page. This includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings.
  • 18 additional drawing projects appear in Appendix A, giving students additional review and practice. This appendix provides 3D models of 36 objects drawn in 2D in earlier chapters.

Part I: Basic Two-Dimensional Entities

1 Lines

2. Circles and Drawing Aids

3. Layers, Colors, and Linetypes

4. Template Drawings

5. Arcs and Polar Arrays

6. Object Snap

 

Part II: Text, Dimensions, and Other Complex Entities

7. Text

8. Dimensions

9. Polylines

10. Blocks, Attributes, and External References

 

Part III: Isometric Drawing and Three-Dimensional Modeling

11. Isometric Drawing

12. Wireframe Models

13. Solid Models

14. More Modeling Techniques and Commands

 

Appendices

Appendix A: Drawing Projects

Appendix B: Creating Customized Toolbars

Appendix C: Menus, Macros and the CUI Dialog

Appendix D: Data Exchange Formats

Appendix E: Additional Tools for Collaboration

 

Mark Dix began working with AutoCAD in 1985 as a programmer for CAD Support Associates, Inc. He helped design a system for creating estimates and bills of material directly from AutoCAD drawings for use in the automated conveyor industry. This system became the forerunner of systems still widely in use today. In 1986 he began collaborating with Paul Riley to create AutoCAD training materials, combining Riley’s background in industrial design and training with Dix’s background in writing, curriculum development, and programming. Mr. Dix received the M.A.T in teaching from Cornell University and the M.S. degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. He is currently the Director of Dearborn Academy High School in Arlington, Massachusetts.

 

 

Paul Riley is an author, instructor, and designer specializing in graphics and design for multimedia. He is a founding partner of CAD Support Associates, a contract service and professional training organization for computer-aided design. His 15 years of business experience and 20 years of teaching experience are supported by degrees in education and computer science. Paul has taught AutoCAD at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and is presently teaching AutoCAD at Mt. Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. He has developed a program, Computer-aided Design for Professionals that is highly regarded by corporate clients and has been an ongoing success since 1982. With Mark Dix he has created text books for every release of AutoCAD since version 2.5 in 1987.

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