AutoCAD 2005 for Interior Design and Space Planning Using AutoCAD(R) 2005 [Paperback]

Beverly L. Kirkpatrick (Author), James M. Kirkpatrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2004 | ISBN-10: 013170091X | ISBN-13: 978-0131700918

For courses in Interior Design, Space Planning, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics and Architectural Graphics. This manual teaches users how to make architectural drawings using a computer and the AutoCAD 2005 program. This easy-to-understand book employs the prompt-response format in beginning exercises of all chapters to allow users to learn commands in a drawing situation. The text then provides exercises so users can apply the commands on their own. New features of AutoCAD Release 2005 are described--e.g.: easy to use Table command for quickly creating professional quality tables such as parts lists, door and window schedules, Sheet Sets command for organizing drawings into sets with dynamic contents pages and other helpful features, redesigned AutoCAD Design Center, modeless dialog boxes, gradient hatch patterns for rendering isometric and two-dimensional drawings, and new plot/print dialog box for 2D and 3D printing and plotting.

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This easy-to-understand manual teaches users how to make architectural drawings using a computer and the AutoCAD 2005 program. It employs the prompt-response format in beginning exercises of all chapters to teach commands in a drawing situation. The book then provides exercises so learners can apply the commands on their own. New features of AutoCAD Release 2005 are described—e.g.: easy to use Table command for quickly creating professional quality tables such as parts lists, door and window schedules; Sheet Sets command for organizing drawings into sets with dynamic contents pages and other helpful features; redesigned AutoCAD Design Center; modeless dialog boxes; gradient hatch patterns for rendering isometric and two-dimensional drawings; and new plot/print dialog box for 2D and 3D printing and plotting. For individuals who need to learn AutoCAD—especially its fashion and interior design, computer-and architectural graphics, and space planning applications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (September 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013170091X
• ISBN-13: 978-0131700918
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,420,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars it's ok, October 30, 2008

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This review is from: AutoCAD 2005 for Interior Design and Space Planning Using AutoCAD(R) 2005 (Paperback)

This book tells you what to put in the command line. If you know a bit of AutoCAD then it's okay, otherwise it's just like following arrows. It would help if the book would explain further why you are doing the steps instead of just telling you what to do. The problem is, if your plan is way different than what's in the book then it can be a bit confusing. Nevertheless, it's a good book to have - buy "like new"