Introduction to AutoCAD 2009: 2D and 3D Design [Paperback]

Alf Yarwood (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750689838 | ISBN-13: 978-0750689830 | Publication Date: September 26, 2008 | Edition: 1

Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid and surface model drawings and rendering. All the new features of the 2009 software release are taken into account and the increasing emphasis on 3D solid modelling in the software is reflected in the book. The 2D chapters are also suitable for those learning how to use AutoCAD LT 2009.

Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. It is an ideal textbook for the City & Guilds Computer Aided Design and Engineering qualifications (4353 and 2303)and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel.

A free companion website is available at http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750689830 and features:

• Worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the book


• Further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.

* Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network
* Design stages are clearly shown step-by-step with the help of numerous screen shots
* Free companion site with AutoCAD drawing files, worked solutions and further exercises and questions

Product Details

• Paperback: 428 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (September 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750689838
• ISBN-13: 978-0750689830
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,830,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars very mature product, March 13, 2009

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This review is from: Introduction to AutoCAD 2009: 2D and 3D Design (Paperback)

Now in its n-th iteration, AutoCad is well covered in this book. No previous use of it is necessary; the text starts from scratch in educating the reader. A modicum of maths is needed, but given that the typical reader is probably an engineering student or graduate, then this should not be a problem.

There is a wealth of options in AutoCad. But by starting out to learn 2D designs, you can quickly see how easy the user interface is, in terms of getting accustomed to it and in the accessibility of options. Much thought by the AutoCad team seems to have gone into the UI layout.

The 3D material is of course the "reality", where you actually could at least in principle make something tangible. More complex issues arise, like defining cross sections and extrusioning. Along with being able to view the design by various angles and perspectives.

If you like designing parts, the book can be a fun read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As expected... and dry!, September 24, 2009

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Received the AutoCad textbook within the first two estimated dates of arrival, perfect condition, and despite being left on my front porch in the pouring rain (thanks usmail d-bags), the packaging prevented the paperback from becoming wet..