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AutoCAD A Au to to A A D D and Its Applications—Basics — is is is a te t t e ex tbook oo oo k k providing pr pr ov o id id in in g g c co co mplete
instruction in mastering fundamental AutoCAD® A 2014 commands and drawing tech-
niques. Typical applications of AutoCAD D are r e presented pr es with basic drafting and design
concepts. co n ep ts . The Th topics to pi cs are a re covered c ov er ed i i n n an an easy-to-understand e as y- to -u nd er st an d sequence se qu e and d p p rogress ro gr es s in in
a a way that allows a l you to become ec om comfortable o with the commands m s as as your y ou knowledge
builds from one chapter p te r to t the e next. n e . AutoCAD A u and Its Applications—Basics Ap pl ic a io ns B as ic s offers of fe rs
the following features:
• Step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands o
• 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 ficiently
• More than 280 exercises to reinforce the chapter topics and build on • Mo re than 28 0 exercises to reinforce t he chapter topics an d build on ppreviouslyyslouvire
learned material
• Chapter reviews for review of commands and key AutoCAD concepts
• Practice questions and problems for the AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam fi
• 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