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 complete and practical guide introduces AutoCAD Release 13 2D commands as they relate specifically to architectural drafting and construction drawings. Using a highly visual approach that enhances the learning process, it offers concise, step-by-step explanations of all AutoCAD R13 commands. This is an ideal reference for architects, engineers, and draftsmen who are already acquainted with Release 12 and want to update their skills.

This beginner's guide to AutoCAD describes the most essential features of AutoCAD release 13 and helps readers grasp the main commands.

A tutorial guide for the AutoCAD user familiar with the basic R14 commands, this book provides an ideal follow up to Beginning AutoCAD R14 for Windows NT and Windows 95. Advancing AutoCAD R14: encourages the reader to ‘learn by doing’ through a series of graded tutorials helps the user to make full use of the software’s potential is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles is ideal for ‘use at the terminal’.

A guide to learning how to use the full two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafting capabilities of AutoCAD, Release 13. The activity-based, task-oriented tutorial is organized around a series of AutoCAD drawing exercises that reflect the new features and flavour of Release 13. Topics covered include: multiline text; dimensioning, increased use of dialogue boxes; multilines; object grouping; new solid modelling commands; and rendering. Electronic solutions manuals (on disk) are available separately.