Beginning AutoCAD? 2015 (Volume 1)

Shrock, Cheryl

ISBN 10: 0831134976 / ISBN 13: 9780831134976

Published by Industrial Press, Inc., 2014

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00079731504

Synopsis:

 This is the right book for users if they’re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics, they’re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text, or they want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All exercises print easily on a standard 8 ½” x 11” printer. For use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2015 only.  

New Features include …

·         The “New Tab” page containing two sliding content frames – Learn and Create, enabling you to quickly access recent drawing files, templates, product updates and online resources.

·         Dark color interface which includes the Ribbon, Status Bar and Palettes. This contrasts with the dark model space and reduces eye strain.

Graphics Performance dialog box making it easier to change graphics 

 ·         Totally updated for AutoCAD 2015 and 2015 LT.

 

·         Improved Features include … Enhanced Status Bar giving greater control on the tools you want displayed; Reorganized View Ribbon making it easier to control the visibility of the UCS Icon, Navigation Bar, ViewCube and Layout Tabs; and Improved graphics with Line Smoothing.

 

·         Ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial.

 

·         Includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson.

 

·         Each lesson starts very simple and progresses to more complex.

 

·         The approach taken is to familiarize users with the drawing commands first, and then teach users to create their own setup drawings.

 

Each lesson is explained clearly and in a non-intimidating manner.

About the Authors:

Cheryl Shrock is a retired Professor and Chairperson of Computer Aided Design at Orange Coast College in California. The AutoCAD Exercise Workbooks are the result of both her teaching skills and her industry experience. She also is an Autodesk® registered author.

Steve Heather is a former Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Aided Design in England, UK.  For the past 8 years, he has been a Beta Tester for Autodesk®, testing the latest AutoCAD® software and is a member of the AutoCAD® Customer Council.  He is the co-author of the bestselling series of Beginning and Advanced AutoCAD® Exercise Workbooks.  Previous to teaching, and for more than 30 years, Heather worked as a Precision Engineer in the aerospace and defense industries.  

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beginning AutoCAD? 2015 (Volume 1)
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good