David A. Madsen Knihy

AutoCAD and Its Basics 2019  provides complete instruction for mastering fundamental AutoCAD commands and drawing techniques. The text provides comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD 2D drafting and design. Topics are presented in an easy-to-understand sequence, building upon prior chapter knowledge. The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource once you begin a career in the drafting and design industry. AutoCAD and Its Basics 2019  features complete coverage of AutoCAD drawing and editing commands and additional topics, including dimensioning, parametric drafting, hatching techniques, dynamic blocks, layouts and plotting, annotative objects, external references, and sheet sets. ANSI and ASME standards are referenced throughout the text, and examples and illustrations focus on industry practices. ·            Step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands. ·            Exercises on the companion website correlated to each chapter reinforce AutoCAD concepts. ·            End-of-chapter review questions and drawing problems check comprehension. ·            End-of-chapter practice questions and problems for the AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam help students prepare for professional-level certification.

AutoCAD and Its Applications--Basics 2012 provides instruction for mastering AutoCAD commands, tools, and drawing and dimensioning techniques. Step-by-step tutorial exercises provide hands-on reinforcement of topics covered in the text. The exercises are delivered with a Student Companion Web site, permitting students to refer to the steps on-screen while working in AutoCAD.

AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced 2011 builds upon the fundamental skills and techniques taught in AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics 2011. The Advanced text provides thorough instruction in 3D modeling, visualization, and AutoCAD customization. It also introduces students to programming AutoCAD. The teaching package includes more than 100 step-by-step exercises that provide hands-on reinforcement of topics covered in the text. The exercises are identified by specific references in the text and are delivered in the form of a Student Companion Web site. The electronic exercises permit the student to refer to the steps on-screen while working in AutoCAD.