Using AutoCAD 2004 Basics

Description

Using AutoCAD 2004 is easier than ever to manage now that it comes in two volumes, Basics and Advanced. This introductory volume is designed to teach novice through intermediate AutoCAD users the essentials of learning to draft with AutoCAD 2004. It covers every aspect of the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2004, from introducing computer hardware and CAD software to efficiently producing drawings by a variety of means. Setting up AutoCAD for new drawings, learning to draw with objects, direct editing of objects, and plotting are all featured in this thoroughly up-to-date basic edition of the best-seller.

completely updated with the newest features, user interfaces, and commands so that readers can quickly grasp the speed of AutoCAD 2004 and improve their design capabilities
a "Quick Start" chapter and accompanying CD-ROM with drawing exercises help users start drawing right away
step-by-step tutorials make learning to use and apply AutoCAD and its commands a snap, with comprehensive instruction that's delivered in a logical, easy-to-understand order
plenty of drawing problems and end-of-chapter review questions help readers gain skill and confidence in drafting with AutoCAD 2004
Online Companion provides information on valuable archives, tutorials, FAQs, test questions, student software, plus a command of the month

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD. Quick Tour of AutoCAD. Understanding CAD Concepts. Setting up Drawings. DRAWING AND EDITING. Drawing with Basic Objects. Drawing with Precision. Drawing with Efficiency. Changing Object Properties. Correcting Mistakes. Direct Editing of Objects. Constructing Objects. Additional Editing Options. TEXT AND DIMENSIONS. Placing and Editing Text. Placing Dimensions. Editing Dimensions. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. LAYOUT AND PLOTTING. Layouts. Plotting Drawings. Obtaining Information From the Drawing.