Visual Introduction to AutoCAD and 3D Designing with Release 14, A [Paperback]

James D. Bethune (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130203696 | ISBN-13: 978-0130203694 | Publication Date: September 21, 1999 | Edition: 1

For Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawing, Introductory Design and Introductory AutoCAD courses. Written to address ABET recommendations to include more design content in traditional engineering drawing courses, this straightforward, visual-driven text introduces students to the many features of AutoCAD while developing a basic understanding of design. Its comprehensive coverage is divided into three parts-an introduction to the fundamentals of AutoCAD Release 14; an explanation of many AutoCAD three-dimensional capabilities; and a demonstration of how to apply these three-dimensional capabilities to design problems.

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This straightforward, visual-driven book introduces readers to the many features of AutoCAD while developing a basic understanding of design. Its comprehensive coverage is divided into three parts—an introduction to the fundamentals of AutoCAD Release 14 for Windows (Chapters 1-9); an explanation of many AutoCAD three-dimensional capabilities (Chapters 10-15); and a demonstration of how to apply these three-dimensional capabilities to design problems (Chapters 16-18). For practicing CAD designers and technicians as well as anyone interested in CAD, 3D design, and engineering.

Product Details

• Paperback: 597 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (September 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130203696
• ISBN-13: 978-0130203694
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,067,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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