AutoCAD Books

• Designed for beginning CAD users
• Uses step-by-step tutorials to teach 2D drawing in AutoCAD
• Each book comes with a multimedia DVD with video presentations
• Covers the performance tasks found on the AutoCAD 2011 Certified Associate Examination

Most schools using Autodesk software first introduce students to the 2D features of AutoCAD and then go on to its 3D Capabilities. Inventor is usually reserved for the second or third course or for a solid modeling course. However, another possibility is to introduce students first to solid modeling using Inventor and then to...

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of computer based three dimensional modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. The chapters in this book cover AutoCAD 2010 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from...

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2010 Instruction is specifically designed to be used in a one or two credit introduction to engineering graphics course. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, giving engineering students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering...

Principles and Practices: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2010 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2010 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course. Not only will this...

AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2010. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. Students will learn to use the AutoCAD Heads-up Design TM interface, which means the students...

Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor led training in a eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD 2010 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement. This...

Commercial Design Using AutoCAD 2010 is an introductory level tutorial which uses commercial design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2010. The reader begins a campus library floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the library project is followed through to create FFE plans, interior elevations, schedules, and details....

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2010 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2010. After completing this book readers will have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that they can use in the industry and a feeling of satisfaction having completed a set of...

The main purpose of this book is to provide civil engineering students with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2008. Each chapter starts with the chapter objectives followed by the introduction. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step...

Engineering Graphics Technical Sketching and AutoCAD 2009 provides a thorough introduction to the graphic language and AutoCAD software. Freehand sketching exercises are formatted on special grids. This book uses logical and powerful analyzation techniques to develop visualization skills.

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2009 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of Computer Based Three Dimensional Modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. This book covers AutoCAD 2009 and the chapters proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from...

Principles and Practices: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2009 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2009 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course. Not only will this...

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2009 Instruction is specifically designed to be used in a one or two credit introduction to engineering graphics course. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, giving engineering students a basic understanding of how to create and read...

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2009 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2009. After completing this book readers should have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that they can use in the industry as well as a feeling of satisfaction having completed a set...

AutoCAD 2009 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2009. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. Students will learn to use the AutoCAD Heads-up Design TM interface, which means the students will...