iii Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. INTRODUCTION AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics is a textbook providing complete instruction in mastering fundamental AutoCAD® 2019 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 the AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced portion of AutoCAD and Its Applications—Comprehensive.