AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate - Softcover

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ.; CADCIM Technologies

 
9781640570566: AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate
Softcover
ISBN 10: 164057056X ISBN 13: 9781640570566
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies, 2019

Synopsis

The AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of all major concepts, tools, and commands of AutoCAD 2020 software and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on industrial applications and usage of AutoCAD tools so that it serves beginners as well as professionals to understand the functions these tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks.

This book also covers basic drafting and design concepts such as dimensioning principles and assembly drawings that equip the users with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD. While reading this textbook, you will discover some new tools introduced in AutoCAD 2020 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software.

Salient Features:


  • Comprehensive textbook that covers all major concepts and tools of AutoCAD used in industry

  • Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.

  • Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.

  • Emphasison illustrations and practical exercises for easy understanding of concepts.

  • Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.

  • More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples.

  • Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.

  • Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

  • Technical support by contacting techsupport

  • Additional learning resources at blog allaboutcadcam blogspot

    • Table of Contents:


  • Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

  • Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD

  • Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching

  • Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids

  • Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I

  • Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II

  • Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables

  • Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing

  • Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions

  • Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables

  • Chapter 11: Adding Constraints to Sketches

  • Chapter 12: Hatching Drawings

  • Chapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts

  • Chapter 14: Plotting Drawings

  • Chapter 15: Template Drawings

  • Chapter 16: Working with Blocks

  • Chapter 17: Defining Block Attributes

  • Chapter 18: Understanding External References

  • Chapter 19: Working with Advanced Drawing Options

  • Chapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects

  • Chapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding

  • Chapter 22: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD (For free download)

  • Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing(For free download)

  • Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings (For free download)

  • Index

    • Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

    CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:
  • Technical support by contacting techsupport
  • Part files used in examples, exercises*, and illustrations

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    Publisher
    CADCIM Technologies
    Publication date
    2019
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    164057056X
    ISBN 13 
    9781640570566
    Binding
    Paperback