TY  - BOOK
AU  - Grabowski, Ralph, author.
TI  - Using AutoCAD 2005 : : basics 
SN  - 1401883850
AV  - CIR T 385 G73 2005
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Clifton Park, New York
PB  - Autodesk Press : Thomson/Delmar Learning
KW  - AutoCAD.
KW  - Computer graphics.
N1  - Includes index; Introduction -- Unit I: Setting up drawings -- Quick tour of AutoCAD 2005 -- Understanding CAD concepts -- Setting up drawings -- Unit II: Drafting essentials -- Drawing with basic objects -- Drawing with precision -- Drawing with efficiency -- Unit III: Editing drawings -- Changing object properties -- Correcting mistakes -- Direct editing of objects -- Constructing objects -- Additional editing options -- Unit IV: Text and dimensions -- Placing and editing text -- Placing dimensions -- Editing dimensions -- Geometric dimensions and tolerances -- Tables and fields -- Reporting on drawings -- Unit V: Plotting drawings -- Working with layouts -- Plotting drawings -- Unit VI: Appendices -- A. Computers and Windows -- B. AutoCAD commands, aliases, and keyboard shortcuts -- AutoCAD system variables -- AutoCAD toolbars and menus -- AutoCAD fonts -- AutoCAD linetypes -- AutoCAD hatch patterns -- AutoCAD lineweights -- DesignCenter symbols -- AutoCAD template drawings -- AutoCAD window panes
N2  - Thoroughly updated to AutoCAD 2005, this easy-to-understand essentials edition explains how to use all the commands required for 2D drafting of single drawings. All aspects of AutoCAD fundamentals are covered, from an introduction to computer hardware and CAD software, to learning to draw with objects, direct editing of objects, and plotting. Step-by-step tutorials make learning to use and apply AutoCAD 2005 and its commands a breeze, and will speed users to proficiency using the most current design capabilities of the software
ER  -