This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2014 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color[DVD files are available with Amazon proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com]. AutoCAD 2014 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or “mini-workshops,†that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2014.
Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2014 Basics. 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2014 . 3: Modifying Commands Part 1. 4: Modifying Commands Part 2. 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands6: Blocks and Hatches. 7: Writing Text. 8: Dimensions. 9: Plotting. 10: Projects. 11: More on 2D Objects. 12: Advanced Practices − Part 1. 13: Advanced Practices − Part 2. 14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing. 15: Creating Text & Table Styles and Formulas in Tables. 16: Dimension & Multileader Styles. 17: Plot Style, Annotative, and DWF Files. 18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization. 19: Parametric Constraints. 20: Dynamic Blocks. 21: Block Attributes. 22: External Referencing (Xref). 23: Sheet Sets. 24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers. 25: Drawing Review.
Features:
+Designed for novice users of AutoCAD 2014. Most useful for “teach yourself†or instructor-led AutoCAD training in Level 1 or 2. No previous CAD experience is required
+Accompanied by a DVD featuring drawings, practice and finished plots, 4-color figures, etc. [DVD files are available with Amazon proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com]
+Includes over 100 “mini-workshops†and hundreds of figures that complete small projects
+Uses both English and metric units in examples, exercises, projects, and descriptions
+Covers three full projects (metric and imperial) for architectural and mechanical designs
+Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam
+Instructor’s resources available for use as a textbook
Munir Hamad is an AutoDesk Approved Instructor and a certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.
