This tutorial text is designed to provide students who have access to AutoCAD Release 13 software with a guide to the software. It is written specifically for Windows, and includes definitions of graphics and AutoCAD terminology. An instructors guide (disk) is also available to purchase.

"A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD Release 14" is the ideal tool for learning the latest release of engineering's most popular design tool. These tutorials take you from basics, such as parts of the screen and simple command entry, all the way through customizing your AutoCAD toolbars and creating your own commands. In 15 clear and comprehensive sessions, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 14. As you progress through the step-by-step tutorials you apply what you have learned by completing familiar sequences on your own. Frequent illustrations clearly depict what you see on your screen to help you in following the steps outlined.

Short tutorials in this guide address all components of Release 13 in a logical order, relating to specific command headings for immediate reference. Presented in a progressive learning sequence, this text provides an introduction to AutoCAD release 13.

A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2013: 2D provides a step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. With an organization that parallels an introductory engineering graphics course, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques to effectively create 2D drawings using AutoCAD 2013. After completing these seven tutorials you will have mastered the commands necessary to create 2D drawings, add dimensions, and print or plot your drawing using sound engineering drawing practices. In each lesson, the author provides step-by-step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and readers are asked to apply what they've learned by completing sequences on their own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative-learning approach and supports readers in becoming skilled AutoCAD users. A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2013: 2D begins with three getting started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. A glossary of terms and a commands summary list reinforce the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems.

A complete tutorial and reference to all 2D user-level features of AutoCAD Release 13--with an introduction to 3D. The unique tutorial exercise format, keyed to figures, makes it easy to read and perform exercises. The reference tables, index, and numerous tips, notes, techniques, and warnings, make this an ideal reference book for any AutoCAD user.

This tutorial approach text presents AutoCAD Release 13 for Windows in an easy-to-read, hands-on format geared to mechanical drawing as opposed to architectural. The text presents material on a need-to-know basis through a mixture of menu-based commands and key commands. It includes three basic drafting chapters, with additional coverage throughout, so prior drafting exposure is not essential.

As an illustrated quick reference guide, each page offers clear and direct information on a single command or function of AutoCAD for a quick application to assignments ranging from tutorials to full-blown projects.