The ABCs of Mechanical Drafting with an Introduction to AutoCAD® 2000

Designed to demystify the art and science of drafting, this reader-friendly book assumes no prior knowledge of drafting. It is divided into three sections including the basics of manual drafting, an introduction to mechanical drawing and a beginners' guide to AutoCAD®. Well-illustrated step-by-step instructions provide users with a sound working knowledge of the fundamentals of both manual and computer-aided drafting. An introduction to drafting fundamentals including tools, terminology and drawing conventions; mechanical concepts such as orthographic principles, auxiliary views, dimension drawing and drawing threads; and AutoCAD® for beginners including commands, layers, dimensioning, text and blocks. For non-technical individuals interested in learning the basics of drafting and AutoCAD®.