Mechanical Design Tutorial and Computer Practice Training AutoCAD 2006 (Computer Premium Classroom Series Tutorials)

Author: Li Zhen et al.
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Features: The Chinese version of AutoCAD Mechanical 2006 is a new release launched by Autodesk in 2005, which adds a large number of secondary functions for mechanical design and mechanical drafting based on the Chinese version of AutoCAD 2005. It is known as the "mechanical version" of AutoCAD. This book consists of 14 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the interface environment of AutoCAD 2006, common operations during drawing, opening and saving graphic files, and how to use the help provided by AutoCAD 2006. Chapter 2 covers the preparatory work before drawing, including coordinate system control, customization of the drawing environment, layer control, and various commonly used drawing aids. Chapter 3 discusses drawing simple lines and points. Chapters 4 and 5 explain basic editing methods and some drawing techniques for 2D drawing. Chapter 6 covers text and tables. Chapter 7 explains the knowledge of text annotation and dimension annotation. Chapter 8 introduces the management and access of drawings and other information in the CAD system. Chapters 9 and 10 respectively introduce the knowledge related to the creation of 3D surfaces and 3D solids. Chapter 11 discusses the use of blocks and the filling methods for section views. Chapter 12 explains how to use AutoCAD in an Internet environment. Chapter 13 introduces the methods for inputting and outputting CAD graphics, which are used to exchange files with other CAD systems. In the final chapter 14, two comprehensive examples are provided to thoroughly explain the use of some important commands in AutoCAD and help readers master some common drawing techniques. The combination of explanations and examples is a distinctive feature of this book. When introducing each new operation, the author explains it with practical examples, and the selection of examples is carefully balanced in terms of complexity and difficulty. This book is suitable for beginners and intermediate readers of AutoCAD Mechanical. It can not only serve as a learning textbook for AutoCAD training courses but also as a self-study book for mechanical technicians or students majoring in mechanical engineering.