AutoCAD
2009 Tutor for
Engineering Graphics
by Alan J. Kalameja
This classic reference work features self-paced
tutorials that lead readers from simple one-view engineering
drawings to geometric constructions, multiview projections, section
and auxiliary views, 3D solid modeling, and photorealistic
rendering.
Tutorials utilize a step-by-step approach, following
traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while
teaching users how to take full advantage of AutoCAD 2009 to
achieve professional results.
Features:
- Contains unique "Try It!" exercises that encourage
readers to master the use of specific AutoCAD commands
before proceeding to subsequent topics
- Provides realistic engineering drawing problems,
command-specific exercises, and abundant illustrations
that support learning within the visual AutoCAD user
interface
- Includes an accompanying CD with drawing files that
allows users to execute tutorials, exercises, and
problems and obtain immediate feedback on their
proficiency in using mission-critical AutoCAD 2009
features and functions
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Contents:
Getting Started with AutoCAD
Drawing Setup and Organization
AutoCAD Display and Basic Selection Operations
Modifying Your Drawings
Performing Geometric Constructions
Working with Text, Fields, and Tables
Object Grips and Changing the Properties of Objects
Shape Description/Multiview Projection
Creating Section Views
Auxiliary Views
Adding Dimensions to Your Drawing
Managing Dimension Styles
Analyzing 2D Drawings
Working with Drawing Layouts
Plotting Your Drawings
Working with Blocks
Working with Attributes
Working with External References, Raster Images and DWF Files
Creating Advanced Layouts
Solid Modeling Fundamentals
Concept Modeling and Editing Solids
Creating 2D Multiview Drawings from a Solid Model
Producing Renderings and Motion Studies
About the
Author:
Alan J. Kalameja is the CAD Department Head at Trident
Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been at the
College since 1981 and has been using AutoCAD® since Version 1.4 in
1984.
Mr. Kalameja is an Autodesk® Consultant and a speaker at Autodesk®
University.
1312 Pages -
7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.
Copyright 2009
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