This tutorial guide is intended both for new users of AutoCAD who have access to Release 14 and for experienced AutoCAD users wanting to upgrade their skills. Beginning AutoCAD R14: encourages the reader to ‘learn by doing’ through a series of graded tutorials introduces readers to essential 2D drafting skills is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles is ideal for ‘use at the terminal’.
Wizard, Temple, Scratch, Web, Folders - what have these to do with AutoCAD? This is just some of the new phraseology associated with AutoCAD Release 14. Incorporating several new features and concepts, Release 14 is designed to be used with either Windows NT or Windows 95 operating systems. The objective of this book is to introduce the reader to the essential basic 2D drafting skills required by every AutoCAD user, whether at the introductory, intermediate or advanced level. The user can then progress to more demanding topics such as 3D modeling, customization and AutoLISP programming. The book is invaluable for students studying City and Guild or BTEC CAD courses, as well as undergraduates and post-graduates in higher intitutions who require AutoCAD draughting skills. Industrial CAD users can use it as both a textbook and reference source. Encourages the reader to'learn by doing' through a series of graded tutorials Introduces readers to essential 2D drafting skills Is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles
A tutorial guide for the AutoCAD user familiar with the basic R14 commands, this book provides an ideal follow up to Beginning AutoCAD R14 for Windows NT and Windows 95. Advancing AutoCAD R14: encourages the reader to ‘learn by doing’ through a series of graded tutorials helps the user to make full use of the software’s potential is the latest in the best-selling range of McFarlane titles is ideal for ‘use at the terminal’.
Ideal for all AutoCAD users upgrading to Release 14, `Modelling with AutoCAD R14' follows on from the basic skills learned in 'Beginning AutoCAD R14'. Users of the new Release 14 will find McFarlane's experience and accessible style will guide them effortlessly through creating 3D wire-frame models, solid models and surface models. Practical exercises are backed up with user activities. The concept of creating multiple viewpoints is discussed as well as modelling concepts, the VIEW and DRAW commands. This book will be invaluable to students of further and higher education requiring 3D draughting and solid modelling skills and professionals in industry upgrading their skills to Release 14. Accessible and popular style Tutorial format aids learning Designed for use with Release 14 for Windows NT and Windows 95
This book follows the introduction of AutoCAD Release 14, and is intended for the R14 user who wants to learn about modeling. It is designed to demonstrate how the user can create 3D wire-frame models, surface models, and solid models with practical exercises backed up by user activities. All of the exercises have been completed/tested using Release 14.
New features in AutoCAD 2002 are covered in this book, making it a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and upgrading to the new software release. The material in the book is also relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including, AutoCAD 2000.
"A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD Release 14" is the ideal tool for learning the latest release of engineering's most popular design tool. These tutorials take you from basics, such as parts of the screen and simple command entry, all the way through customizing your AutoCAD toolbars and creating your own commands. In 15 clear and comprehensive sessions, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 14. As you progress through the step-by-step tutorials you apply what you have learned by completing familiar sequences on your own. Frequent illustrations clearly depict what you see on your screen to help you in following the steps outlined.
This text aims to help users develop their CAD skills as it explores 2D AutoCAD drawing and editing commands using a conceptual discussion with reference tables and lists. It explores advanced drafting commands, introductory 3D modelling, geometric constraints and practical customization features.
