Computer-Aided Design: Auto CAD

Author: Qian Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the drawing and editing functions of AutoCAD. The content covers both 2D and 3D drawing, including the creation and editing of planar graphics, auxiliary drawing tools, layers, blocks, annotations, text, hatching, 3D surface modeling, 3D solid modeling, rendering, and printing output—all important functions, tools, and commands. The layout of the book is designed to be concise and practical, with concise descriptions and appropriately detailed content. When introducing commands, most are accompanied by easily understandable illustrations for assistance. Detailed step-by-step examples are provided only where necessary, making the book relatively compact. The chapters are organized based on the actual needs of training, so beginners can read and self-study in order. Each chapter includes a sufficient number of review questions or selected exercises, with some exercises providing brief operational tips. This book is suitable not only as a textbook for computer drawing courses in engineering disciplines at universities and various AutoCAD training classes but also for general self-study readers. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the drawing and editing functions of AutoCAD. The content covers 2D and 3D drawing, including the creation and editing of planar graphics, auxiliary drawing tools, layers, blocks, annotations, and text.