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Up and Running with AutoCAD 2019,

Edition 1 2D Drafting and Design

Editors: By Elliot J. Gindis and Robert C. Kaebisch

Publication Date: 25 Jul 2018

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Up and Running with AutoCAD 2019: 2D Drafting and Design focuses on 2D drafting and design, making it more appropriate for a one-semester course. The book provides step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. From the beginning, the book emphasizes core concepts and the practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom.

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Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand, basic concepts
Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD first, immediately building student confidence
Documents commands in a step-by-step explanation, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds
Includes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2019 version
Offers online bonus content on AutoCAD 3D basics

About the author

By Elliot J. Gindis, Former President, Vertical Technologies Consulting and Design, Lancaster, CA, USA; Robert C. Kaebisch, Licensed Architect and Instructor, Construction Sciences Group: Architectural/Structural Engineering Technician Program, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, Racine, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA

1. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part I2. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part II

SPOTLIGHT ON: ARCHITECTURE3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style

SPOTLIGHT ON: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING5. Hatch Patterns6. Dimensions

SPOTLIGHT ON: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks, Groups, and Purge CHAPTER 8 Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays

SPOTLIGHT ON: INTERIOR DESIGN9. Basic Printing and Output10. Advanced Output - Paper Space

SPOTLIGHT ON: CIVIL ENGINEERING11. Advanced Linework CHAPTER 12 Advanced Layers

SPOTLIGHT ON: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING13. Advanced Dimensions14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools

SPOTLIGHT ON: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools16. Importing and Exporting Data

SPOTLIGHT ON: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING17. External References (Xrefs)18. Attributes

SPOTLIGHT ON: DRAFTING, CAD MANAGEMENT, TEACHING AND CONSULTING19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings20. Isometric Drawing

ISBN: 9780128164402

Page Count: 614

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Beginner through advanced users of AutoCAD. Architectural engineers, drafting, civil/construction engineers, mechanical engineers. Students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2019,

Editors: By Elliot J. Gindis and Robert C. Kaebisch

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