This text aims to help users develop their CAD skills as it explores 2D AutoCAD drawing and editing commands using a conceptual discussion with reference tables and lists. It explores advanced drafting commands, introductory 3D modelling, geometric constraints and practical customization features.

This book will teach readers the commands and techniques needed for effective CAD drawing while showing them how to take advantage of the new interface. -- Details the benefits of AutoCAD R13 compatibility -- Explains how to maximize Windows 95 functionality -- Includes exercises taken from real-world drawings and applications

This tutorial guide is intended both for new users of AutoCAD who have access to Release 14 and for experienced AutoCAD users wanting to upgrade their skills. Beginning AutoCAD R14: encourages the reader to ‘learn by doing’ through a series of graded tutorials introduces readers to essential 2D drafting skills is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles is ideal for ‘use at the terminal’.

For AutoCAD users with some experience, this book covers more advanced topics, including attributes and customization methods. This tutorial is suitable for students working alone and for classroom use, and is appropriate for the more advanced City and Guilds schemes (4351 and 2300) as well as the National and Higher Certificates in Draughting and Design. Professional engineers using CAD should also find this a useful reference.

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Wizard, Temple, Scratch, Web, Folders - what have these to do with AutoCAD? This is just some of the new phraseology associated with AutoCAD Release 14. Incorporating several new features and concepts, Release 14 is designed to be used with either Windows NT or Windows 95 operating systems. The objective of this book is to introduce the reader to the essential basic 2D drafting skills required by every AutoCAD user, whether at the introductory, intermediate or advanced level. The user can then progress to more demanding topics such as 3D modeling, customization and AutoLISP programming. The book is invaluable for students studying City and Guild or BTEC CAD courses, as well as undergraduates and post-graduates in higher intitutions who require AutoCAD draughting skills. Industrial CAD users can use it as both a textbook and reference source. Encourages the reader to'learn by doing' through a series of graded tutorials Introduces readers to essential 2D drafting skills Is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles

Designed in the format of a text workbook, this work takes students through the systematic use of AutoCAD LT with emphasis on the proper use of drafting standards in several key disciplines. It is suitable for design drafting programs such as mechanical, architectural and electrical drafting, and graphic design programs, where AutoCAD LT is used.