Using AutoCAD 2005: Basics [Paperback]

Ralph Grabowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401883850 | ISBN-13: 978-1401883850 | Publication Date: August 17, 2004 | Edition: 1

Thoroughly updated to AutoCAD® 2005, this easy-to-understand essentials edition explains how to use all the commands required for 2D drafting of single drawings. All aspects of AutoCAD fundamentals are covered, from an introduction to computer hardware and CAD software, to learning to draw with objects, direct editing of objects, and plotting. Step-by-step tutorials make learning to use and apply AutoCAD 2005 and its commands a breeze, and will speed users to proficiency using the most current design capabilities of the software.

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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: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1 edition (August 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401883850
• ISBN-13: 978-1401883850
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #899,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor book, November 18, 2005

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White Feather - See all my reviews

This review is from: Using AutoCAD 2005: Basics (Paperback)

Any body who says this is a "GOOD BOOK" didn't pay enough attention. You don't even have to get far in the book before you find mistakes. For instance it says arcs are drawn in a counterclockwise direction but then all the examples are drawn in a clockwise direction. So it doesn't matter if YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT or not the book has mistakes and a lot of them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is good enough for my professor!!, September 26, 2005

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This review is from: Using AutoCAD 2005: Basics (Paperback)

It real does start with the basics, explaining everything. Explains things thoroughly without loosing your interest and most importantly allows me to be on track with the class. It's a very good book especially if you plan to use autocad professionally!!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate and Poor Quality, May 10, 2005

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Ryanov "triton97" (Conroe, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Using AutoCAD 2005: Basics (Paperback)

Honestly, I can't fathom how this book could be published by Autodesk Press. This book has to be an embarrassment to Autodesk. It is ridden with poor examples that were obviously thrown in very quickly to fill space; the examples aren't very illustrative of how to correctly use features. Experienced engineers and architects would scoff at this book.

Contrast this book with "Mastering AutoCAD 2005" or even "AutoCAD 2005 Bible". Those texts are not laid out as nicely, but they have accurate information that is error-free. If you're an engineer, I would supplement one of those books with an Engineering Graphics book to learn proper techniques.

The book reads as if it were written by my 5th grade nephew. The grammar is pretty bad, and subjects and verbs often disagree with one another. Some sentences are so poorly structured that the whole point of an entire paragraph is lost. Sometimes, I believe the author forgot what he was writing about and moves on to another topic, never finishing the last topic. Clearly, the book was ran through a spell checker and then published -- no real editing could have taken place.

I'm ashamed to have wasted almost $50 on this. This book looks like it is high quality at first glance, but it is written very poorly. I think Autodesk may have provided an outline of what to write (a very good outline) to a low-paid author to churn out a book to bring in some extra profits.