AutoCAD 2002: A Problem-Solving Approach [Paperback]

Sham Tickoo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766838536 | ISBN-13: 978-0766838536 | Publication Date: September 19, 2001 | Edition: 1

From drafting basics through customization and the use of advanced features, this comprehensive how-to and reference manual guides readers to skillful use of AutoCAD 2002 commands while developing the drafting and design skills required to solve real-world drawing problems. Ideal for novices and industry professionals alike, this edition has been fully updated and organized to enable users to take maximum advantage of the new heads-up design and state-of-the-art Internet features of AutoCAD 2002, including the use of toolbars, shortcut menus, and dialog boxes. In addition to screen captures that provide insight into essential AutoCAD 2002 features and functions, this edition also contains an extensive collection of live projects, detailed examples, and step-by-step exercises thoughtfully engineered to provide readers with a hands-on introduction to essential 3D modeling, rendering and customization techniques. Tips and notes are also located strategically throughout the book to help users avoid common pitfalls and minimize the learning curve. Serving equally well as an instructional text and long-lasting professional reference, AutoCAD 2002: A Problem-Solving Approach is a "must" for AutoCAD users of all abilities who want to learn how to save time and maximize their productivity using the newest release of today's most popular desktop drawing and design tool.

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About the Author

Sham Tickoo has been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, and drafting and design since 1981. Mr. Tickoo is currently an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Purdue University - Calumet. In addition to his academic career, Mr. Tickoo has been employed as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer and software developer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1408 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1 edition (September 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766838536
• ISBN-13: 978-0766838536
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #651,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A catalog of ACAD 2002 commands in detail, August 29, 2008

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This review is from: AutoCAD 2002: A Problem-Solving Approach (Paperback)

This book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD 2002 commands and how to use them in solving drafting and design problems. Every AutoCAD command and customizing technique is thoroughly explained with examples and illustrations that make it easy to understand their function and application. At the end of each topic, there are examples that illustrate the function of the command and how it can be used in the drawing. When you are done reading this book, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, create text, make and insert symbols, dimension a drawing, create 3D objects and solid models, write script files, define linetypes and hatch patterns, write your own menus, define new commands, write programs in the AutoLISP and Visual LISP programming languages, customize the status line using DIESEL, and edit the Program Parameter file.