by Terence M. Shumaker, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen
AutoCAD and Its Applications: Basics 2020 provides complete instruction for mastering fundamental AutoCAD commands and drawing techniques. The text provides comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD 2D drafting and design. Topics are presented in an easy-to-understand sequence, building upon prior chapter knowledge. The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD and provides step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource as students begin a career in the drafting and design industry. Features complete coverage of AutoCAD drawing and editing commands and additional topics, including dimensioning, parametric drafting, hatching techniques, dynamic blocks, layouts and plotting, annotative objects, external references, and sheet sets. Includes ANSI and ASME standards referenced throughout the text, and examples and illustrations focus on industry practices. Provides end-of-chapter review questions and drawing problems that check comprehension, and end-of-chapter practice questions and problems for the AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam that help students prepare for professional-level certification.
