AutoCAD 2009 sports cutting-edge features and a brand new interface, making it the perfect opportunity for those with no prior drafting experience to learn AutoCAD from the ground up. In AutoCAD 2009 Essential Training, Jeff Bartels gives a thorough explanation of the interface and explains the commands in the same order they would be encountered in a typical workflow. He discusses each concept using simple line work, and then applies it to a real-world example. The course is 'industry neutral,' meaning the skills and techniques can be applied to any drafting discipline: architectural, mechanical, civil, or design. Example files accompany the course. Topics Include:
- Learning the fundamentals of drawing
- Mastering specialized draw commands
- Controlling units and accuracy
- Making modifications to existing geometry
- Annotating and dimensioning
- Creating reusable content
- Plotting drawings using layouts
- Sharing data with others
- OS 10.3.9 or higher
- DVD-ROM drive
- 1024x768 resolution
- 24-bit video support
- QuickTime 7 or higher
- XP or Vista
- DVD-ROM Drive
- 1024x768 resolution
- 24-bit video support
- PC sound card/speakers
- QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
- .NET 2.0 or higher (included)
About the Author
Jeff Bartels has been using AutoCAD professionally since the program was a DOS based application. As the CAD manager of a civil engineering firm in Illinois, Jeff is responsible for the production and oversight of large-scale subdivision plans and construction drawings, and the installation and configuration of AutoCAD. He conducts weekly training workshops to ensure his CAD staff is current with the latest software.Jeff is a faculty member at two different colleges, where he teaches advanced AutoCAD courses. He is known for always giving 110 percent in the classroom, as well as for his ability to make complex concepts easy to understand. He provides on-site AutoCAD training for several businesses and schools, and produces training materials to help high school and college instructors teach AutoCAD in their classrooms. Jeff is a regular instructor at the annual Illinois Drafting Educators Association conferences, where he consistently receives high marks for his seminars.When Jeff isn't at work or in the classroom, he enjoys spending time at home with his family. He is desperately trying to stay ahead of his children in Guitar Hero.
