AutoCAD 14 Fundamentals [Paperback]

Michael E. Beall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997

This is a hands-on tutorial that leads you through the essentials of using AutoCAD 14 and grasping CAD principles. Fully illustrated exercises teach you to navigate the AutoCAD 14 interface, create and edit drawings, insert text, plot and print your drawings, and more. Every chapter progressively builds on skills learned in previous chapters to keep you productive throughout the book. A combined glossary and index of all the commands presented makes this an easy reference tool. This visually oriented guide is supplemented with time-saving tips and workarounds that will have you working with AutoCAD 14 like a pro in no time. Learn everything you need to know to create and edit AutoCAD drawings immediately. Explore AutoCAD 14 basics with a clear, visual approach. Find a detailed discussion of the AutoCAD 14 interface and tips on how to successfully navigate it. Understand how to create basic and advanced objects. And more.

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This is a hands-on tutorial that leads you through the essentials of using AutoCAD 14 and grasping CAD principles. Fully illustrated exercises teach you to navigate the AutoCAD 14 interface, create and edit drawings, insert text, plot and print your drawings, and more. Every chapter progressively builds on skills learned in previous chapters to keep you productive throughout the book. A combined glossary and index of all the commands presented makes this an easy reference tool. This visually oriented guide is supplemented with time-saving tips and workarounds that will have you working with AutoCAD 14 like a pro in no time. Learn everything you need to know to create and edit AutoCAD drawings immediately. Explore AutoCAD 14 basics with a clear, visual approach. Find a detailed discussion of the AutoCAD 14 interface and tips on how to successfully navigate it. Understand how to create basic and advanced objects. And more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 446 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing; 1st edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562057677
• ISBN-13: 978-1562057671
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,429,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Start In AutoCAD 14, August 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: AutoCAD 14 Fundamentals (Paperback)

This was my third try at self tutoring in AutoCAD. The material is without error. Everything is clearly explained. Lessons are short and to the point. 45 mins. a day had me up and drawing in less than 2 weeks. If a solid foundation is required for success, then I'm off to a great start on my AutoCad career.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Book, January 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: AutoCAD 14 Fundamentals (Paperback)

This book has an error in every chapter I worked through it but I would not recommend it to any one and it has few lessons to build your skill.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars horriable, August 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: AutoCAD 14 Fundamentals (Paperback)

AutoCAD was very confusing for me, even buying a book didnt help any. I got help from administrator and we both ended up in a rut. i dont recomend this