Beginning AutoCAD 2004, First Edition

Beginning AutoCAD 2004 is a course based on learning and practising the essentials of 2D drawing using AutoCAD. Bob McFarlane's hands-on approach is uniquely suited to independent learning and use on courses. The focus on 2D drawing in one book, ensures the reader gets a thorough grounding in the subject, with a greater depth of coverage than tends to be available from general introductions to AutoCAD. As a result, this book provides a true, step-by-step, detailed exploration of the AutoCAD functions required at each stage of producing a 2D drawing - an approach often not found in the many software reference guides available.The emphasis on learning through doing makes this book ideal for anyone involved in engineering, construction or architecture - where the focus is on productivity and practical skills. The author has also matched the coverage to the requirements of City and Guilds, Edexcel (BTEC) and SQA syllabuses.New features in AutoCAD 2004 are covered in this book, making it a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and those upgrading to the new software release. The course is also designed to be fully relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including AutoCAD 2002.Bob McFarlane is Curriculum Manager for CAD and New Media at Motherwell College, Scotland, and an Autodesk Educational Developer. * A complete course on 2D design with AutoCAD in one book - ideal for independent learning* Exercises included throughout to aid student learning and self assessment* Focus on 2D drawing techniques provides in-depth coverage to this key introductory-level use of AutoCAD Cover; Beginning AutoCAD 2004; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Using the book; Chapter 2 The AutoCAD 2004 graphics screen; Chapter 3 Drawing, erasing and the selection set; Chapter 4 The 2D drawing aids; Chapter 5 Saving and opening drawings; Chapter 6 Standard sheet 1; Chapter 7 Line creation and co-ordinate input; Chapter 8 Circle creation; Chapter 9 Object snap; Chapter 10 Arc, donut and ellipse creation; Chapter 11 Layers and standard sheet 2; Chapter 12 User exercise 1; Chapter 13 Fillet and chamfer; Chapter 14 The offset, extend, trim and change commands; Chapter 15 User exercise 2. Provides a step-by-step, detailed exploration of the AutoCAD functions required at each stage of producing a 2D drawing. The emphasis on learning through doing makes this book useful for those involved in engineering, construction or architecture. It also matches the requirements of City and Guilds, Edexcel (BTEC) and SQA syllabuses. Aimed at new AutoCAD users and experienced users wishing to upgrade their skills from previous releases to AutoCAD 2004, this book introduces readers to the essential basic 2D draughting skills required by every AutoCAD user, whether at the introductory, intermediate, or advanced level The aim of the book is to assist the reader to use AutoCAD 2004 with a series of interactive exercises.