AutoCAD 2009 Tutor for Engineering Graphics features self-paced tutorials that are designed to lead readers from a simple one view engineering drawing to geometric constructions, auxiliary views and multiview projections. The text also features chapters dedicated to 3-D solid modeling and photorealistic rendering. The tutorials offered within the text contain unique exercises and realistic drawing problems, and utilize a step by step approach to follow traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods. The tutorials are designed to show users how to take full advantage of the AutoCAD 2009 software package in order to achieve professional results.

Features:

• Contains unique exercises that will encourage the reader to master the use of specific AutoCAD commands before proceeding to subsequent topics within the text.
• Provides realistic engineering drawing problems, abundant illustrations and command specific exercises that will support learning within the AutoCAD user interface.
• Includes student resource CD with drawing files that will allow users to execute tutorials, problems, and exercises to obtain immediate feedback on their proficiency in using the 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