AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach [Paperback]

Sham Tickoo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401851339 | ISBN-13: 978-1401851330 | Publication Date: August 12, 2003 | Edition: 1

Both basic and advanced AutoCAD® users will benefit from the comprehensive drafting and design concepts explained in this book! AutoCAD® 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach enables users to take maximum advantage of Autodesk®’s newest software features, including the use of toolbars, shortcut menus, and dialog boxes, while giving dedicated coverage to the important concepts of 3D modeling and customizing. Comprehensive coverage equips readers with the essential drafting skills necessary for solving real-world drawing problems. Abundant illustrations, examples, and exercises further enhance the detailed explanations of AutoCAD 2004 commands, resulting in valuable insight into the essential features and functions of the software.

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About the Author

A professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University-Calumet, Sham Tickoo has been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, and drafting and design since 1981. Apart from his academic career, he has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, and software developer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1440 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1 edition (August 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401851339
• ISBN-13: 978-1401851330
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,105,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Learning Resource, September 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach (Paperback)

I am using this text for teaching AutoCAD this semester and so was going through the book during this break. This is an excellent resource for learning AutoCAD 2004 and I am sure it would be a great help in teaching the AutoCAD class. The layout of this book is perfect and is exactly what people need. All the new features of AutoCAD 2004 are explained in detail and are made really simple in this book. I am particularly impressed with the way Sham has explained the modified version of Mtext command and inserting blocks and hatches using the new "palette window". Sham has also explained in detail the various methods of adding new blocks to the palette window. Before I finish, I would also like to mention that the 3D modeling in this book is wonderful!!! One of the best I have seen in AutoCAD books. I am sure the explanation of 3D modeling in this book is one of the best launching pads for the students who want to take classes in advanced solid modeling programs.

My recommendation, looking of AutoCAD books, go ahead and buy this book!!! You would love this book and the exercises in it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful material for the drafting class, October 22, 2003

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Bett Taylor (Evanston, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach (Paperback)

We adopted this text for drafting class in our school. All I want to say is that it is a wonderful book. The drafting examples and exercises in this book starting from Chapter 1 through Chapter 17 are simply wonderful, exactly what students need to get "hands on" experience on real drawings.

I have not read the other chapters of this book, but they also surely look wonderful.

I recommend this book to any faculty member that wants to teach a drafting class.

Reminder for the faculty!!!! Make sure you do not forget to ask for teaching support material for this book from the publisher. The teaching support material that comes with this book is simply out of this world.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, October 24, 2003

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Patrick (KS, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach (Paperback)

This book is easy to learn AutoCAD. All the commands of AutoCAD are explained with lots of graphic and text. The flow of topics covering AutoCAD is in a good sequence. I use this book to teach students in my class. The exercises and examples are well stated and explained. Above all this, I have the liberty to contact the author for the technical support if I have any technical difficulties using AutoCAD because the Author provides free technical support. This book is recommended to all students willing to learn AutoCAD.