Designed for introductory AutoCAD users,
Discovering AutoCAD 2020 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD 2020 as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features updates for the latest release of AutoCAD 2020, projects, and test questions for each chapter.
Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process.
General Procedure boxes appear as new commands are introduced, providing a simple overview of basic command sequences in a step-by-step format.
Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study.
Drawing problems appear at the end of each chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations.
Working drawings accompany the end-of-chapter drawing problems, appearing in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page, with drawing suggestions on the accompanying left-hand page. This includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings.
End-of-chapter review questions to test the student’s knowledge.
Discovering AutoCAD 2020 will be a valuable resource for any student wanting to learn drafting skills.
By:
Paul Riley,
Mark Dix,
Paul Riley,
Paul Riley
Imprint: Addison Wesley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 275mm,
Width: 215mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.220kg
ISBN: 9780135576168
ISBN 10: 0135576164
Pages: 704
Publication Date: 09 August 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780138232375
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART ONE: BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL ENTITIES Chapter 1 Lines and Essential Tools Chapter 2 Circles and Drawing Aids Chapter 3 Layers, Colors, and Linetypes Chapter 4 Templates, Copies, and Arrays Chapter 5 Arcs and Polar Arrays Chapter 6 Object Snap PART TWO: TEXT, DIMENSIONS, AND OTHER COMPLEX ENTITIES Chapter 7 Text Chapter 8 Dimensions Chapter 9 Polylines Chapter 10 Blocks, Attributes, and External References PART THREE: ISOMETRIC DRAWING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING Chapter 11 Isometric Drawing Chapter 12 3D Modeling Chapter 13 More Modeling Techniques and Commands
MARK DIX first worked with AutoCAD as a programmer in 1985. The following year he began collaborating with Paul Riley to create AutoCAD training material, combining Paul’s background in industrial design with his own background in writing and curriculum development. Mark received the M.A.T. from Cornell University and the M.S. degree from the University of Massachusetts. PAUL RILEY was an early advocate for exposing students to the advantages of learning AutoCAD for career advancement. Paul holds a B.S. in Education and an M.S. in Computer Technology with a career that has included teaching at public high school, private college, public university, and technology companies in the Boston area.
