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• Drawing problems. There are a variety of drawing and design problems at the
ends of chapters. These are presented as real-world CAD drawings, 3D illustra-
tions, and engineering sketches. The problems are designed to make you think,
solve problems, use design techniques, research and use proper drawing stan-
dards, and correct errors in the drawings or engineering sketches. Labels are
used to represent the discipline to which a drawing problem applies.
Mechanical These problems address mechanical drafting and design
applications, such as manufactured part designs.
Architectural These problems address architectural and structural drafting
and design applications, such as fl oor plans, furniture, and presentation
drawings.
Piping These problems address piping drafting and design applications, such
as tank drawings and pipe layout.
General These problems address a variety of general drafting and design
applications. These problems should be attempted by everyone learning
advanced AutoCAD techniques for the fi rst time.
NOTE NOTE
Some problems presented in this text are given as engineering sketches. These sketches
are intended to represent the kind of material from which a drafter is expected to work
in a real-world situation. As such, engineering sketches often contain errors or slight
inaccuracies and are most often not drawn according to proper drafting conventions
and applicable standards. Additionally, other drawings may contain errors or inaccu-
racies. Errors in these problems are intentional to encourage you to apply appropriate
techniques and standards in order to solve the problem. As in real-world applications,
sketches should be considered preliminary layouts. Always question inaccuracies in
sketches and designs and consult the applicable standards or other resources.
Companion Website Companion Website
The companion website is located at www.g-wlearning.com/CAD/. Select the entry
for AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced 2016 to access the material for this
book. The companion website contains the exercises for each chapter and the appendix
material for the textbook.
As you work through each chapter, exercises on the companion website are referenced.
The exercises are intended to be completed as the references are encountered in the
text. The solid modeling tutorial in Appendix A should be completed after Chapter 14.
The surface modeling tutorial in Appendix B should be completed after Chapter 10.
The remaining appendix material is intended as reference material.
Also included on the companion website are the exercise activities. The exercise
activities are intended to supplement the exercises on the companion website. These
activities are referenced within the appropriate exercises and can be completed as
additional practice.
Additionally, full-color images of fi gures illustrating key topics in Chapters 16,
17, and 18 are provided in electronic format on the companion website. Figures with a
corresponding color image on the companion website are identifi ed with a reference
above the fi gure caption. The full-color images are intended to enhance visualization