AutoCAD is the most widely used computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world and Windows is the leading graphical user interface. The latest version of AutoCAD, Release 14, runs under Windows 95 or Windows NT, and includes many enhancements such as: a new startup 'wizard', improved polylines and hatch facilities, new dialogue boxes, right-click shortcuts, improved pull-down menus, enhanced text facilities and improved rendering without having to switch to AutoVision. An Introduction to AutoCAD Release 14 is an introductory text written primarily for engineering students and those beginning to use the software for the construction of technical drawings. The text is illustrated throughout with screen dumps and example AutoCAD drawings, together with a set of colour plates which demonstrate clearly the use and full capabilities of the package. This essential book provides unrivalled coverage of Release 14 suitable for students undertaking BTEC and City & Guilds engineering courses where CAD is taught, and for higher education students of first year courses in engineering, building and architecture. Those in industry who wish to learn how to produce drawings using AutoCAD Release 14 will welcome the friendly text and excellent use of diagrams.
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AutoCAD is the most widely used computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world and Windows is the leading graphical user interface. The latest version of AutoCAD, Release 14, runs under Windows 95 or Windows NT, and includes many enhancements such as: a new startup 'wizard', improved polylines and hatch facilities, new dialogue boxes, right-click shortcuts, improved pull-down menus, enhanced text facilities and improved rendering without having to switch to AutoVision. An Introduction to AutoCAD Release 14 is an introductory text written primarily for engineering students and those beginning to use the software for the construction of technical drawings. The text is illustrated throughout with screen dumps and example AutoCAD drawings, together with a set of colour plates which demonstrate clearly the use and full capabilities of the package. This essential book provides unrivalled coverage of Release 14 suitable for students undertaking BTEC and City & Guilds engineering courses where CAD is taught, and for higher education students of first year courses in engineering, building and architecture. Those in industry who wish to learn how to produce drawings using AutoCAD Release 14 will welcome the friendly text and excellent use of diagrams.
Key Features
covers all the basic features of the package assumes no previous knowledge familiarizes the reader with the software's abilities through a course of work in both two- and three-dimensional drawing includes a large number of exercises and questions which allow the reader to practise the techniques presented.
About the Author
Alf Yarwood is the author of many books in the area of computer and technical drawing, including A Student's AutoCAD, An AutoCAD Workbook and An Introduction to 3D AutoCAD, all published by Longman. He has been a teacher and examiner in the field for over 30 years, and was formerly Chief Examiner in Engineering Drawing, University of London Schools Examining Board. He is a Registered Applications Developer with AutoCAD's manufacturer, Autodesk.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good starter introduction to Autocad,
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This review is from: An Introduction to Autocad Release 14 (Paperback)
The book is very easy to follow using an example based approach. The book should not be tackled without a copy of autocad14. It is basically an introduction in depth in certain areas.For getting started on using autocad and to start creating drawings even in 3D it is excellent. The main criticism for me was that the book is only for beginners and does not go into enough detail on data exchange ie OLE ,DXF etc . I feel an overview of all the facilities working in the (dare I say it) microsoft enviroment with some more examples would have brought the book up to 5 stars.
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