Basic Level - AutoCAD 2006 Engineering Application Tutorial - (Includes 1CD)

Author: Cao Yan
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is firmly grounded in the two key principles of "fundamentals" and "practicality." It starts with basic concepts and operations, gradually and systematically introducing the fundamental functions and usage techniques of AutoCAD 2006 Chinese Edition through specific examples. The main content includes: installation and startup of the AutoCAD system, the basic interface of the AutoCAD system, basic operations of AutoCAD, graphic settings and display control, drawing basic graphic objects, modifying graphic objects, creating complex graphic objects, advanced modification functions, simple queries and object properties, basic object properties, text functions in AutoCAD, dimensioning, blocks and attributes, external references and raster images, data exchange between AutoCAD and other programs, the AutoCAD Design Center, layouts and printing. Finally, through two comprehensive examples—base plate part design and transmission shaft part design—the book focuses on the integrated application of commands such as basic drawing, graphic editing, display control, dimensioning, and text annotation to help readers improve their computer-aided design skills. The accompanying CD-ROM includes vivid demonstration animations and all the example files discussed in the book, facilitating readers' understanding and mastery of the relevant knowledge. This book is novel, practical, and rich in examples, making it a useful tutorial for intermediate and advanced AutoCAD users. It can be used for self-study or training purposes and is suitable for engineering technicians engaged in mechanical design and manufacturing, mold manufacturing, sheet metal design, welding, as well as college and university teachers and students, as well as CAD/CAM researchers and practitioners.