Cheng's newest self-paced AutoCAD tutorial provides a practical step-by-step introduction to 3D computer-aided design drawing using AutoCAD Release 14. The latest version of AUTOCAD, RELEASE 14 is exclusively Windows-based (versus DOS/Windows), and has increased 3D capability. Cheng's guide reflects these latest changes, and also includes instruction on creating 3D solid objects. The book presents AutoCAD commands in the context of hands-on exercises that guide first-time users through entity creation, editing, and manipulation; creation of engineering drawings; preparation, dimensioning, and plotting of hard-copy documents. This book starts from basic - then gradually advances to more complicated - 3D components, using self-paced mini-projects in its illustration. A summary of all AutoCAD commands used in the exercises is found in the last chapter, making this book a useful working reference for professional engineers and designers.
About the Author, Ron Cheng
Ron K.C. Cheng is head of the Engineering Design and Appreciation Unit of the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has over thirty years of experience in the area of teaching and practical training. He is responsible for the centre's computer aided design, automobile engineering, and integrative project training. For the past ten years Mr. Cheng has designed and initiated the integrative project training programs which are now widely implemented in the centre's undergraduate and graduate practical training programs. His area of specialization is the application of various computer aided design tools, including finite element analysis tools and product data management tools and he is now working on several integrative automotive projects building three wheel cars as well as four wheel electric cars. In addition to teaching and training, Mr. Cheng has written nineteen books, including books on AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Desktop, Rhinoceros, and SmartSketch. He has also published a series of paper automata. Mr. Cheng has earned the following Degrees: ACP, LCP, Master of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree.
Presents AutoCAD commands in the context of self-paced tutorials. Provides exercises that guide novice users through entity creation, editing, manipulation, engineering drawings, the preparation of hard-copy documents, and 3D CAD drawing using wireframe models and 3D polygonal meshes. Intended as a guide for beginners as well as a reference for professional engineers and designers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
