Appropriate for Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting This modern text addresses advances in technology and introduces students to 2- dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the "how and why" of AutoCAD fundamentals, Projects created using the software will give students hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of how to use AutoCAD in the 21st century.

Table of Contents

PART ONE-- An Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 1 - Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2 -- Quick Start PART TWO -- Drafting Skills: Drawing with AutoCAD Chapter 3 -- Controlling the Drawing Display Chapter 4 - Basic Drawing Commands Chapter 5 - Drawing Aids and Drafting Settings Chapter 6 -- Managing Object Properties PART THREE -- Understanding Editing Techniques: Basics through Advanced Chapter 7 -- Basic Editing Techniques Chapter 8 -- Advanced Editing Techniques PART FOUR -- Working with Complex Objects Chapter 9 -- Drawing and Editing Complex Objects Chapter 10 - Pattern Fills and Hatching PARTFIVE-- Annotating Drawings Chapter 11 -- Adding Text and Tables Chapter 12 -- Dimensioning Drawings PART SIX-- Outputting Your Work Chapter 13 -- Managing Paper Space Layouts Chapter 14 -- Plotting and Publishing PART SEVEN-- Advanced Drawing and Construction Methods Chapter 15 - Blocks and Block Attributes Chapter 16 -- Working with Xrefs and Images APPENDIX A - Drafting Standards Overview APPENDIX B - Command Reference APPENDIX C - Commanda Aliases APPENDIX D - System Variables APPENDIX E - Express Tools GLOSSARY INDEX