Self-paced tutorials take readers all the way from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multi-view projections, section and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and photorealistic rendering. Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while teaching users how to make the most of AutoCAD 2006 to achieve professional results.

Self-paced tutorials take readers all the way from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multi-view projections, section and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and photorealistic rendering. Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while teaching users how to make the most of AutoCAD 2006 to achieve professional results.

Become skilled at AutoCAD 2004 while learning the basics of engineering design graphics! Self-paced tutorials take readers all the way from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multi-view projections, section and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and more. Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while teaching users how to exploit the newest features and functions of AutoCAD 2004 to achieve professional results. New and updated coverage includes information on photorealistic rendering, scaling and justifying text, translating text sizes between model space and drawing layouts, and managing the new unlimited re-do capabilities of AutoCAD 2004.

The companion Project Manual features self-paced tutorials following a series of steps toward the completion of a particular problem or object, while preparing readers to undertake the variety of engineering, architectural, and civil drawing problems. Become skilled at AutoCAD 2004 while learning the basics of engineering design graphics! Self-paced tutorials take readers all the way from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multi-view projections, section and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and more. Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods. New and updated coverage includes information on photo realistic rendering, scaling and justifying text, translating text sizes between model space and drawing layouts, and managing the new unlimited re-do capabilities of AutoCAD 2004. The companion Project Manual features self-paced tutorials following a series of steps toward the completion of a particular problem or object, while preparing readers to undertake the variety of engineering, architectural, and civil drawing problems.

Using AutoCAD applications exclusively (no paper and pencil except Chapter 4) throughout the book, this manual offers state-of-the-art coverage of the AutoCAD 2004 version of software, integrates helpful screen captures throughout, and includes many new and extensive design and sketching exercises. Chapter topics include the fundamentals of 2D construction, more advanced commands, sketching, orthographic views, sectional views, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, geometric tolerances, threads and fasteners, working drawings, fundamentals of 3D drawing, surface and solid modeling, and descriptive geometry. For AutoDesk/AutoCAD users, engineers, designers, and drafters.

Updated and revised to include the latest technology of AutoCAD Release 12, this book showcases its new commands and features, offering the latest in today's CAD technology. Combining actual screen captures of new features with additional engineering-specific, hands-on tutorials, this is the best book on the market for learning the language of engineering graphics and CAD.

Designed for today's engineers, the AutoCAD Tutor has been updated to cover the latest features of AutoCAD LT 2000 software. With tutorial-based exercises, plus numerous drawing problems that assist you in mastering key engineering design graphics concepts, the AutoCAD LT Tutor features: -- An engineering graphics tutorial problems disk to help you master techniques using LT 2000 commands and skills. -- Coverage of new features, including Polar Snap and Content Explorer. -- Numerous screen captures. -- Multiple choice questions to help users assess their AutoCAD LT comprehension.