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Mark Dix and Paul Riley use a hands-on, activity-based, introductory tutorial to teach the new features and the flavor of AutoCAD 2008. Users of Discovering AutoCAD 2008 don't just use this book as a reference: they actively create drawings as they flip pages. The new edition features its own Website that includes supplemental drawing projects, WWW activities, and self-scoring quizzes.
For introductory courses in AutoCAD.
Discovering AutoCAD 2008 offers a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool – complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features Web-based exercises, projects and new test questions for each chapter.
Features:
Lessons are broken down into tasks – listed at the beginning of each section.
- Introduces readers to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach.
- Helps readers anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process.
General Procedure boxes – appear as new commands are introduced.
- Provides a simple overview of basic command procedures in a step-by-step format.
Detailed graphics – appear throughout the text.
- Demonstrates what students should expect to see on their screen and encourages self-paced study.
Unique icons and typeface – appear within the chapter.
- Identifies hands-on AutoCAD instructions.
Drawing problems – appear at the end of the chapter.
- Helps students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations.
- Includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations.
High-quality working drawings – accompany drawing problems.
- Appear in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page.
- Includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings.
18 additional drawing projects – appear in Appendix A.
- Gives users additional review and practice.
- Provides 3D models of 36 objects drawn in 2D in earlier chapters.
About the Authors
Mark Dix began working with AutoCAD in 1985 as a programmer for CAD Support Associates, Inc. He helped design a system for creating estimates and bills of material directly from AutoCAD drawings for use in the automated conveyor industry. This system became the forerunner of systems still widely in use today. In 1986 he began collaborating with Paul Riley to create AutoCAD training materials, combining Riley's background in industrial design and training with Dix's background in writing, curriculum development, and programming. Mr. Dix received the M.A.T in teaching from Cornell University and the M.S. degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. He is currently the Director of Dearborn Academy High School in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Paul Riley is an author, instructor, and designer specializing in graphics and design for multimedia. He is a founding partner of CAD Support Associates, a contract service and professional training organization for computer-aided design. His 15 years of business experience and 20 years of teaching experience are supported by degrees in education and computer science. Paul has taught AutoCAD at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and is presently teaching AutoCAD at Mt. Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. He has developed a program, Computer-aided Design for Professionals that is highly regarded by corporate clients and has been an ongoing success since 1982. With Mark Dix he has created text books for every release of AutoCAD since version 2.5 in 1987. |
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