Overview
An outstanding tool for learning the basics of engineering drawing using AutoCAD 2000 software. Featuring problem-solving, step-by-step tutorials, it takes the user from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions, multiview projections, 3D modeling, and solid modeling. Each tutorial follows traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while showing how to utilize features and benefits of AutoCAD 2000 to achieve professional results. An Online Companion provides access to the Autodesk Press website for information on job resources, professional organizations, updates, and more. ALSO AVAILABLE TEXT 2000, 0-7668-1238-3 TEXT R14, 0-7668-0131-4 Keywords: AutoCAD 2000
Synopsis
Master engineering design graphics and the newest tools in AutoCAD 2000 with these self-paced tutorials. This new edition of The AutoCAD 2000 Tutor for Engineering Graphics will take you from one-view engineering drawings to geometric constructions and multiview projections as well as 3D and solid modeling. Each tutorial follows traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods while teaching you how to achieve professional results using AutoCAD 2000. Including chapters on AutoCAD Fundamentals, Engineering Design Topics, the AutoCAD Smart Design Environment, 3D Modeling, and Productivity and Customizing Techniques, the AutoCAD 2000 Tutor for Engineering Graphics unleashes the power of AutoCAD 2000. And now, Autodesk Press will be the only AutoCAD publisher offering a Free 30 day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD-ROM in the back of our AutoCAD 2000 titles, with no student watermark or hardware lock!
Booknews
Introduces the basics of engineering graphics to produce 2D drawings and 3D computer models using AutoCAD with a series of tutorial exercises that follow each chapter. The 22 chapters progress through geometric constructions, object grips, multiview projection, the dimensioning style manager, section views, isometric drawings, block creation, external references, solid modeling fundamentals, and creating orthographic views from a solid model. The CD-ROM contains drawing files and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD2000. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)