AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2008, 15th Edition

AutoCAD and Its Applications – Basics 2008 provides instruction for mastering AutoCAD commands, tools, and drawing and dimensional techniques. More than 250 step-by-step tutorial exercises provide hands-on reinforcement of topics covered in the text. The exercises are delivered in electronic form on a Student CD, permitting the student to refer to the steps on-screen while working in AutoCAD.

• Text provides complete coverage of introductory 2D AutoCAD drafting and design applications.
• Professional tips explain how to use AutoCAD effectively and efficiently.
• Each chapter is supplemented with a large selection of drafting problems.
• ”New feature” graphics in page margins identify new or updated AutoCAD features.
• Running glossary defines terms at point of use.
• Template Development feature helps students build their own drawing templates as they learn about key template components.

• Introduction to AutoCAD Features
• Working with Drawings and Templates
• Introduction to Drawing and Editing
• Drawing Basic Shapes
• Line Standards, Drawing Format, and Printing
• Display Options
• Object Snaps and AutoTracking
• Geometric Constructions
• Placing Text on Drawings
• Working with Tables
• Editing Using Modifying Tools
• Editing Using Grips and Properties
• Obtaining Drawing Information
• Drawing and Editing Polylines
• Multilines and Splines
• Dimension Styles and Linear Dimensioning
• Dimensioning Features and Alternate Practices
• Editing Dimensions
• Dimensioning with Tolerances
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Section Views and Graphic Patterns
• Basic Pictorial Drawings
• Creating Symbols for Multiple Use
• Creating Dynamic Blocks
• Creating Layouts and Plotting
• Using Attributes
• Annotative Objects
• External Reference Drawings
• Creating and Using Sheet Sets