AutoCAD® 2009 Tutor for Engineering Graphics

This classic reference work features self-paced tutorials that lead readers from simple one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multiview projections, section and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and photorealistic rendering. Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while teaching users how to take full advantage of AutoCAD 2009 to achieve professional results.

Features:

• Contains unique "Try It!" exercises that encourage readers to master the use of specific AutoCAD commands before proceeding to subsequent topics
• Provides realistic engineering drawing problems, command-specific exercises, and abundant illustrations that support learning within the visual AutoCAD user interface
• Includes an accompanying CD with drawing files that allows users to execute tutorials, exercises, and problems and obtain immediate feedback on their proficiency in using mission-critical AutoCAD 2008 features and functions

Table of Contents:

• Getting Started with AutoCAD.
• Drawing Setup and Organization.
• AutoCAD Display and Basic Selection Operations.
• Modifying Your Drawings.
• Performing Geometric Constructions.
• Working with Text, Fields, and Tables.
• Object Grips and Changing the Properties of Objects.
• Shape Description/Multiview Projection.
• Creating Section Views.
• Auxiliary Views.Adding Dimensions to Your Drawing.Managing Dimension Styles.
• Analyzing 2D Drawings.Working with Drawing Layouts.
• Plotting Your Drawings.
• Working with Blocks.
• Working with Attributes.
• Working with External References, Raster Images and DWF Files.
• Creating Advanced Layouts.Solid Modeling Fundamentals.
• Concept Modeling and Editing Solids.
• Creating 2D Multiview Drawings from a Solid Model.
• Producing Renderings and Motion Studies