AutoCAD 2004 Basics and Practical Tutorial

Author: Li Fugeng
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: AutoCAD is a software developed by the American company Autodesk, specifically designed for computer drawing and design. Due to its advantages such as simplicity and ease of learning, as well as precise drawing, it has been favored by a wide range of engineering design professionals since its introduction in the 1980s. Today, AutoCAD is widely used in fields such as mechanical engineering, architecture, electronics, aerospace, and water conservancy. This book introduces the new version of computer drawing and design application software—AutoCAD 2004. The book consists of 19 chapters and 1 appendix, primarily covering the new features of AutoCAD 2004, geometric knowledge for plane drawing, the creation of basic plane figures, basic editing methods for plane figures, precise drawing, layer management, dimensioning, pattern filling, AutoCAD output and printing, isometric drawing, basic knowledge of 3D drawing, creating 3D drawings, creating 3D solids, creating complex solids, editing 3D solids, rendering 3D graphics, comprehensive examples of 3D drawing, and knowledge of AutoCAD secondary development. For the convenience of reference, the appendix provides a comprehensive reference guide to AutoCAD 2004 commands.