English version of the comprehensive training course for AutoCAD 2004/2005

Author: Bo Song, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The Chinese version of AutoCAD 2004 is one of the outstanding computer-aided design (CAD) software released by Autodesk in the United States, and it is also one of the most popular CAD software in the market today. It is widely used in fields such as mechanical drafting and architectural design. The Chinese version of AutoCAD 2005 is the latest release from Autodesk, with significantly enhanced functionality and performance, as well as the addition of many new features. This book follows the principle of "practicality" and comprehensively explains the basic knowledge, basic operations, and application examples of the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2004. Additionally, it briefly introduces the basic knowledge of the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2005. The book is divided into four parts. The first part is the Basics section, which systematically explains the new features, working interface, basic operations, drawing environment, and knowledge of drawing two-dimensional graphic objects and editing graphic objects in the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2004. The second part is the Improvement section, which details the main content of the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2004, including auxiliary positioning of graphics, controlling graphic display, using and managing layers, using regions and hatching, creating and editing text, dimensioning, creating and editing blocks, external references and the DesignCenter, drawing three-dimensional graphic objects, drawing and editing three-dimensional solids, and shading and rendering three-dimensional objects. The third part is the Examples section, which carefully selects 15 classic examples, including basic graphics, mechanical drafting, and architectural decoration, and provides an insightful explanation of their creation process, enabling readers to quickly master and internalize the learned content while applying it in practice. The fourth part is the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2005 section, which briefly introduces the overview, main features, new features, startup and exit, and working interface of the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2005, giving readers a basic understanding of it. The book is rich in content, well-structured, and presented in an easy-to-understand, visually engaging, and hands-on manner. It is the ideal textbook for training courses and self-learners, as well as a highly valuable reference book for professionals working in mechanical, architectural, and decorative design, as well as related auxiliary design fields.