Using AutoCAD 2008 Basics

Using AutoCAD 2008 Basics is thoroughly updated in order to provide easy to understand essentials for the explanation of how to use commands required for 2-D drafting or single drawings in AutoCAD 2008. All aspects of the AutoCAD fundamentals are covered within the text. This book offers an introduction to computer hardware and CAD systems, while also teaching students how to draw with objects, direct editing of objects and plotting. The book comes with step-by-step tutorials that make learning to use and apply AutoCAD and its commands a breeze. This text will speed users into proficiency by using the most current design capabilities of the software package.

Features:

• Thoroughly updated to include changes and additions to AutoCAD 2008.
• Includes a quick start tutorial to sufficiently prepare users to draw simple and complete AutoCAD drawings from the very first chapter.
• Each featured command has a step-by-step tutorial that will move users through each command with the fewest options needed.
• Includes CD-ROM with files for tutorials and problems that will get users drawing in AutoCAD right away.
• Extensive appendices that will provide useful reference material, such as system variables and commands, hatch patterns, line types and template drawings.