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builds bu il d from one e chapter c c p t r to to t t he he n n ext. e AutoCAD D and Its Application Ap a io ns —Basics B offers o
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• Step-by-step e use of AutoCAD command ds
• In-depth explanations of how and why commands function as they do
• Extensive use of font changes to specify certain meanings
• Examples and descriptions n of industry practices and standards
• Screen captures of AutoCAD C features and functions
• Professional tips explaining i how to use AutoCAD effectively and efficiently fi
• More than 280 exercises to reinforce the chapter topics and build on • Mo re than 28 0 exercises t to reinforce t he chapter topics an d build on ppreviouslyyslouvire p
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• Chapter reviews for review of commands and key AutoCAD concepts
• Practice questions and problems for Autodesk’s AutoCAD Certified Associate fi
and AutoCAD Certifi Professional certification fied exams 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