The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook [Paperback]

Ralph Grabowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827352336 | ISBN-13: 978-0827352339 | Publication Date: January 6, 1994 | Edition: 1

From setting up a CAD system to maximizing CAD efficiency, this definitive and comprehensive book is your best source for essential CAD information. With details on creating prototype drawings, layering, symbols, networking, customizing, and more. Plus eight specific CAD software packages and their features are covered in-depth. Includes a gallery listing with brief descriptions of available CAD software and third-party Autodesk products, plus sample AutoCAD certification exam questions and exercises. Keyword: CAD Manager

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About the Author

Ralph Grabowski is the editor of upFront.eZine, the weekly e-newsletter that reports on the business of CAD [computer-aided design]. Ralph has been writing about CAD since 1985, and is the author of over 100 books and e-books on CAD, graphics, and the Internet. His favorite hobby is digital photography, but also enjoys reading non-fiction, exploring new cities, and spending time with his family. He received his B.A.Sc. degree in civil engineering from the University of British Columbia. His industry blog is well known and respected in the industry. He has successfully served as both author and compositor for his books for several years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 6, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827352336
• ISBN-13: 978-0827352339
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,205,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook, November 8, 2000

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"cireww" (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook (Paperback)

I started looking online for information regarding CAD Management, articles, books whatever I could find. During my search I came upon The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook by Ralph Grabowski, but after realizing it was about 5 years old I was hesitant to spend the money on it. I wrote the author and to my surprise he sent me a free signed copy. I found the text helpful but alot of it was outdated. I would really like to see an update because there is not much out there about CAD management.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The book is out-dated, February 1, 1999

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This review is from: The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook (Paperback)

When this book first came out, it was very useful in the classroom. However, through the years it was never updated and the price increased every year. I do not recommend to use this book for office or classroom use.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the first time CAD manager., July 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook (Paperback)

The Successful CAD Manager's Handbook is an excellent book for the first time CAD Manager. It looks at all aspects of CAD, not only the popular AutoCAD, but also packages that you may never have heard of before. The author breaks down all of the most commonly thought of questions about CAD and CAD Mangement. If your firm is just starting the fact finding mission into purchasing a CAD system, get this book!