AutoCAD 2006: Beginner's Guide and Practical Applications (with CD-ROM)

Author: Zhang Shengmin, Tan Jianling, Guo Ling
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Based on the practical application of AutoCAD 2006, this book guides you from beginner to advanced level step by step through the "software functions + application cases" approach. In each chapter, practical case-based explanations are used to help you better understand and apply the software. Clear and concise step-by-step instructions are provided, allowing you to grasp the usage of commands and tools, as well as the meaning of various parameters during the case creation process. Not only will you learn how to use the software, but the authors also share their accumulated experience and design insights over the years to help you improve further. The book is divided into 15 chapters, covering topics such as basic (introductory) knowledge, fundamental drawing techniques, 2D drawing, editing and processing of graphics, grip editing and property viewing, block applications, table applications, basic 3D drawing techniques, the use of the Design Center, comprehensive practical exercises, and graphic output and printing. The accompanying teaching CD is ingeniously designed as a true professional-level multimedia teaching software. It includes over 3 hours of real-life operation demonstrations, standard voice explanations throughout, interactive learning, and hands-on practice. It provides detailed explanations of AutoCAD 2006 fundamentals and various typical cases, allowing you to witness the entire process of designers and creators working on different graphics. The CD also includes source files and required material files for all the examples in the book. This book is suitable for intermediate and junior users who are interested in or currently engaged in practical engineering design, as well as drawing enthusiasts who want to quickly master AutoCAD.