Practical AutoCAD® 2010

Practical AutoCAD® 2010 presents a simple way to learn the 2D fundamentals of using AutoCAD 2010 software to perform practical workplace applications. Step-by-step procedures combined with illustrated examples explain how to use commands to generate detailed 2D drawings.

Practical AutoCAD® 2010 covers the most up-to-date software features including parametric constraints. The command reference box provides a quick reference for invoking AutoCAD commands using the keyboard, ribbon, toolbar icons, and pulldown menus. Review questions are provided to test the user's comprehension of each chapter. Review questions are also provided on the CD-ROM in PDF and Word® format. The CD-ROM features tutorial videos, which are narrated DVD-quality videos that demonstrate the popular features of AutoCAD, including the new geometric and dimensional constraints. 437 pp.

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

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
• ATPeResources.com

Content Highlights:

• Introduction to AutoCAD
• Graphical User Interface
• Command Entry and AutoCAD Help
• Drawing Setup
• Layers
• Display Commands and Drawing Aids
• Object Snap and Tracking
• Modify Commands
• Object Properties and Inquiry Commands
• Annotating Text
• Templates and Title Blocks
• Annotating Dimensions
• Hatching
• Plotting Model Space
• Plotting Paper Space