AutoCAD 2002 for Architecture (Autocad for Architecture) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Alan Jefferis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766838471 | ISBN-13: 978-0766838475 | Edition: 1

Fully updated to power readers to new levels of productivity, AutoCAD® 2002 for Architecture is a concise guide to mastering the commands used to create 2D drawings, step-by-step. All examples and exercises are architecture-specific, enabling readers to focus squarely on developing the specific computer skills and drafting expertise required to excel in the architectural and construction fields today. The book begins by exploring the basic tools that control AutoCAD. Each of the following chapters builds upon skills presented in the previous chapter, reinforcing key points while offering insights into the efficiencies to be gained from using AutoCAD 2002 to generate construction documents. Access to each mission-critical command is presented through the use of toolbars or the keyboard. Numerous screen captures are also included to show readers the results they can expect to generate as they execute each command. As they achieve proficiency in the use of today's leading design and drawing tool, readers are also introduced to contemporary professional practices – including how to make optimal use of AutoCAD 2002's new AutoCAD Today and Etransmit Internet utilities. No prior computer drafting experience is required, making this book ideal for beginning through intermediate AutoCAD users. Licensed architects upgrading to AutoCAD 2002 from an earlier version, plus those migrating to AutoCAD 2002 from another CAD package, will also find this how-to manual to be an especially useful resource.

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About the Author

Alan Jefferis has been an instructor of drafting technology at Clackamas Community College, an Authorized AutoCAD Training Center in Oregon City, Oregon for over fifteen years. He has also taught for four years at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. His professional experience includes eight years of drafting for structural engineers and sixteen years of residential designing. He is currently the owner of Residential Designs, A.I.B.D.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1040 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1 edition (August 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766838471
• ISBN-13: 978-0766838475
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,707,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Simple book but verbose - no cdrom - for real beginners only, May 15, 2002

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"ypaindaveine" (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AutoCAD 2002 for Architecture (Autocad for Architecture) (Paperback)

This rather verbose book extensively covers basic commands of autocad which are also covered in many other cad books (and autocad tutorials). It could be as well used as a text book to cover engineering design, being too generic (learning polylines starting page 433, layers page 500, blocks page 761, ...) without really touching the art of drawing plans in 2D/3D (no 3D in fact - no shading, rendering, etc...). It is helpful for real beginners only.
It does not come with cdrom although it says so and the online companion is not even on the web site of the publisher as of May 15, 2002.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consise, easy to understand..., November 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: AutoCAD 2002 for Architecture (Autocad for Architecture) (Paperback)

Provided good examples and exercises that are step by step that enabled me to develop many new computer and drafting skills.