Discovering AutoCAD 2000


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For courses in AutoCAD. Based on the belief that computer-aided design, like many other skills, cannot be learned by merely reading about it, this text engages students in hands-on activity from the very beginning and integrates explanatory material, techniques, tips, and shortcuts with practical exercises. Each chapter is organized in a consistent format around a series of tasks to be done at a CAD workstation. This text further features an abundance of substantive working drawings (complete with dimensions) for use as problems.




Discovering AutoCAD 2020


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Designed for introductory AutoCAD users, Discovering AutoCAD 2020 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD 2020 as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features updates for the latest release of AutoCAD 2020, projects, and test questions for each chapter. Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process. General Procedure boxes appear as new commands are introduced, providing a simple overview of basic command sequences in a step-by-step format. Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study. Drawing problems appear at the end of each chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations. Working drawings accompany the end-of-chapter drawing problems, appearing in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page, with drawing suggestions on the accompanying left-hand page. This includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings. End-of-chapter review questions to test the student’s knowledge. Discovering AutoCAD 2020 will be a valuable resource for any student wanting to learn drafting skills.




AutoCAD 2000 For Dummies


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With AutoCAD 2000 For Dummies, you'll quickly discover just how easy it is to create professional-quality designs and drawings. Authors Mark Middlebrook and Bud Smith show you how to set up a design, draw and edit lines, add text and dimensions, even incorporate AutoCAD documents into your Web pages-all while avoiding those common gotchas." Whether you're a new AutoCAD user or you've just upgraded to AutoCAD 2000, this easy-to-use reference delivers all the answers you need to get up to speed. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: * Discover the new AutoCAD 2000 features-and put them to work * Take full advantage of color and lineweight with the new AutoCAD 2000 approach * Use both menu and toolbar access to commands * Set up a drawing so that it prints without problems * Speed up your work by using the command line as an accelerator * Enhance your Web pages with the new AutoCAD 2000 Web access features * Increase accessibility of your AutoCAD drawings by using AutoCAD DesignCenter




Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 2


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Full coverage of electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control in mechanical engineering This second volume of Mechanical Engineers' Handbook covers electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control, giving you accessible and in-depth access to the topics you'll encounter in the discipline: computer-aided design, product design for manufacturing and assembly, design optimization, total quality management in mechanical system design, reliability in the mechanical design process for sustainability, life-cycle design, design for remanufacturing processes, signal processing, data acquisition and display systems, and much more. The book provides a quick guide to specialized areas you may encounter in your work, giving you access to the basics of each and pointing you toward trusted resources for further reading, if needed. The accessible information inside offers discussions, examples, and analyses of the topics covered, rather than the straight data, formulas, and calculations you'll find in other handbooks. Presents the most comprehensive coverage of the entire discipline of Mechanical Engineering anywhere in four interrelated books Offers the option of being purchased as a four-book set or as single books Comes in a subscription format through the Wiley Online Library and in electronic and custom formats Engineers at all levels will find Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 2 an excellent resource they can turn to for the basics of electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control.




Forthcoming Books


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Exploring AutoCAD Map 3D 2018, 8th Edition


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Exploring AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 book introduces the users to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 software. This book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of GIS and spatial analysis. This book is specially meant for professionals and students of GIS, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Cartography, and CAD professionals who are associated with planning, designing, and data management. Special emphasis has been laid to explain new concepts, procedures, and methods in GIS by using sufficient text and graphical examples. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Map 3D. The author has emphasized on the tools, options, functions, and interoperability of AutoCAD Map 3D that allow the users to create, analyze, and save complex geospatial data easily and effectively. Furthermore, the chapters in this book are arranged in pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. A real world project is given for the students to reinforce the concepts learned in the chapters. Salient Features: A comprehensive coverage of all concepts and tools of AutoCAD Map 3D 2018. Consists of 11 chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence, and a project. Contains 528 pages with hundreds of illustrations. Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience. Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process. Includes changes and enhancements specific to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018. Effectively communicates the utility of AutoCAD Map 3D Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD Map 3D 2018 Chapter 3: Working with Basic Tools and Coordinate Systems Chapter 4: Working with Feature Data Chapter 5: Styling and Querying Feature Data Chapter 6: Creating Object Data, and Attaching External Database and Query Chapter 7: Classifying Objects and Working with Classified Objects Chapter 8: Removing Digitization Errors and Working with Topologies Chapter 9: Data Analysis Chapter 10: Working with Different Types of Data Chapter 11: Editing a Map and Creating a Map Book Project: Site Suitability Study Index




AutoCAD 2000 for Architecture


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AutoCAD 2000 for Architecture is a practical, comprehensive resource designed to give you the skills you need to master 2D drawing commands for architectural-related drawings. This book, fully updated to include the new tools of AutoCAD, introduces each command as it relates to the architectural and construction industries. It explores the skills required by drafters in architectural fields, and presents each command using real-world examples. Each chapter builds upon the previous one to offer a complete learning tool that teaches how to apply AutoCAD to modern architectural drawings. The illustrated step-by-step approach will help you to see what can be expected as you execute each command.




Technical Drawing


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CD-ROM contains eliminated chapters on graphs and diagrams and alignment charts, over 30 animations of graphics concepts, answer files for over 450 Giesecke drawing problems, pdf files of all art in the text for quick integration in course web pages, and more.







Exploring AutoCAD Map 3D 2023, 10th Edition


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Exploring AutoCAD Map 3D 2023 book introduces the users to AutoCAD Map 3D 2023 software. This book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of GIS and spatial analysis. This book is specially meant for professionals and students of GIS, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Cartography, and CAD professionals who are associated with planning, designing, and data management. Special emphasis has been laid to explain new concepts, procedures, and methods in GIS by using sufficient text and graphical examples. Salient Features Consists of 11 chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence, and a project. A comprehensive coverage of all concepts and tools of AutoCAD Map 3D 2023. Contains 534 pages, 31 tutorials, about 20 exercises, and more than with hundreds of illustrations Real-world projects used in tutorials, exercises, and explaining various tools and concepts. Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes. Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Map 3D 2023 Chapter 2: Getting started with AutoCAD Map 3D 2023 Chapter 3: Working with Basic Tools and Coordinate Systems Chapter 4: Working with Feature Data Chapter 5: Styling and Querying Feature Data Chapter 6: Creating Object Data and Attaching External Database Chapter 7: Classifying Objects and Working with Classified Objects Chapter 8: Removing Digitization Errors and Working with Topologies Chapter 9: Data Analysis Chapter 10: Working with Different Types of Data Chapter 11: Editing a Map and Creating a Map Book Project: Site Suitability Study Index