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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics is a textbook providing complete
instruction in mastering fundamental AutoCAD® 2017 commands and drawing tech-
niques. Typical applications of AutoCAD are presented with basic drafting and design
concepts. The topics are covered in an easy-to-understand sequence and progress in
a way that allows you to become comfortable with the commands as your knowledge
builds from one chapter to the next. AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics offers
the following features:
• Step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands
• In-depth explanations of how and why commands function as they do
• Extensive use of font changes to specify certain meanings
• Examples and descriptions of industry practices and standards
• Detailed illustrations of AutoCAD features and functions
• Professional tips explaining how to use AutoCAD effectively and effi ciently
• More than 280 exercises to reinforce the chapter topics and build on
previously learned material
• Chapter reviews for review of commands and key AutoCAD concepts
• Practice questions and problems for the AutoCAD Certifi ed Professional
Exam
• A large selection of drafting problems supplementing each chapter
With AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics, you learn AutoCAD commands
and become acquainted with information in other areas:
• Preliminary planning and sketches
• Drawing geometric shapes and constructions
• Editing operations that increase productivity
• Making multiview drawings (orthographic projection)
• Placing text according to accepted industry practices
• Dimensioning techniques and practices based on accepted standards
• Parametric drawing techniques
• Drawing section views and designing graphic patterns
• Creating shapes and symbols
• Creating and managing symbol libraries
• Plotting and printing drawings
AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics covers basic AutoCAD applications. For
detailed coverage on advanced AutoCAD applications, please refer to AutoCAD and
Its Applications—Advanced.