Inside AutoCAD LT for Windows 95


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This book will teach readers the commands and techniques needed for effective CAD drawing while showing them how to take advantage of the new interface. -- Details the benefits of AutoCAD R13 compatibility -- Explains how to maximize Windows 95 functionality -- Includes exercises taken from real-world drawings and applications




AutoCAD LT for Windows 95


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Designed in the format of a text workbook, this work takes students through the systematic use of AutoCAD LT with emphasis on the proper use of drafting standards in several key disciplines. It is suitable for design drafting programs such as mechanical, architectural and electrical drafting, and graphic design programs, where AutoCAD LT is used.




PCB Design Using AutoCAD


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Designing PCBs is made easier with the help of today's sophisticated CAD tools, but many companies' requirements do not justify the acquisition cost and learning curve associated with specialized PCB design software. Printed Circuit Board Design Using AutoCAD helps design engineers and students get the most out of their AutoCAD workstation, showing tips and techniques to improve your design process. The book is organized as a series of exercises that show the reader how to draft electronic schematics and to design single-sided, double-sided, and surface-mount PCBs.Coverage includes drafting schematics, designing PCB artwork, and preparation of detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for PCBs designed on other EDA systems. Appendices on the Gerber and Excellon formats are vital information for anyone involved in professional PCB design. An introductory chapter gives an overview of PCB manufacturing technology and design techniquesIn addition to the tips and techniques, the author has provided a copy of AutoPADS, a proprietary toolkit for PCB designers using AutoCAD. The disk includes the AutoPADS conversion utilities, sample files for the book exercises, and AutoCAD libraries for schematic drafting and PCB design. The AutoPADS utilities allow bidirectional transfer of Gerber format photophlotter data and Excellon format numerical control (NC) drill data from AutoCAD. The AutoPADS utilities also allow input of Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) data from other computer-aided design systems into AutoCAD. ABOUT THE AUTHORChris Schroeder is the Chief Engineer, Electronics, for Crane Technologies Group, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida, a leading automotive aftermarket and original equipment supplier. He has 19 years of engineering, marketing, and management experience in the electronics industry and has a broad, yet in-depth technical knowledge of both design and manufacturing. His specialized areas of design expertise include: embedded controls using RISC microcontroller technology, assembly language programming, magnetic design for switching power supplies and ignition coils, and printed circuit board design, including the use of surface mount technology.· Integrating PCB design with AutoCAD systems· How to draft schematics and design PCBs· Interfacing with Gerber, Excellon, and HPGL formats




AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies


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AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical and architectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the "easy to master" category. That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies—the perfect way to break a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces. Once you get the hang of using AutoCAD and its slightly less feature-rich cousin, AutoCAD LT, you discover that it offers wonderful advantages. AutoCAD allows you to Create precision to 14 significant digits Re-use portions of your drawings by copying and pasting Draw things full size and print your drawings in any scale Produce drawings that are easier to read when reduced Electronically share and distribute drawings Design in 2D or 3D So obviously, the trick is to speed up that "getting the hang of it" process. That's where AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies comes in especially handy. Ten easy-to-follow minibooks cover every aspect of AutoCAD, including the latest features of AutoCAD 2007, so you can find just what you need to know quickly and easily. You'll get the scoop on AutoCAD basics, such as setting up drawings, finding your way around the interface, and using all the tools Drawing and modifying objects in 2D and annotating your drawings 3D modeling and viewing, working with solids and surfaces, and rendering Understanding how AutoCAD LT differs from AutoCAD and deciding which program you need Advanced drafting skills, including organizing drawings, working with blocks, and using AutoCAD utilities Setting up your drawings for plotting to paper and publishing Sharing your drawings online for collaboration Customizing and programming AutoCAD to make it work the way you want it to In the familiar, friendly For Dummies fashion, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations and step-by-step directions. Written by a pair of AutoDesk Authorized Authors, this handy guide will help make your relationship with AutoCAD a happy and productive one.




AutoCAD Worked Examples


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Suitable for all Windows-based releases of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this book provides a programme of worked examples and exercises that will guide you through all of AutoCAD's basic features.Reviewer's comment I would recommend this type of book as a home study textbook for those students wishing to work on their own... The author has a good working knowledge of the subject and the material is academically sound... The text was clear, readable and presented in an attractive manner, the diagrams were good and relevant to the teaching of the subject.The book introduces all the basic techniques for constructing 2D and 3D drawings in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, and clearly demonstrates them using worked examples. Questions and exercises help you test your progress at every stage.The 2D examples and exercises can be used with almost any version of AutoCAD. The 3D examples and exercises are only suitable for use with Releases 12, 13 & 14, and AutoCAD 2000. Features: Suitable for all Windows-based releases of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LTComplete worked examples demonstrate the theoryCovers 2D and 3D techniquesCan be used by novices with any recent version of the softwareSuitable for use as an open




Printed Circuit Board Design Using AutoCAD


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Introduction to PCB Design * Schematic Drafting * Single-Sided PCB Design * Double-Sided PCB Design * Surface Mount PCB Design * Importing Gerber Files for Manufacturing Documentation * Importing HPGL Files for Manufacturing Documentation * Importing Gerber Artwork Files for Viewing * Importing Excellon Format NC Drill Data * Converting HPGL to Gerber Format * Appendix A: Gerber Format * Appendix B: Excellon Format * Appendix C: HPGL Format * Appendix D: Information about the Disk Supplied with the Book * Index.




NASA Tech Briefs


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Modelling with AutoCAD 2002


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New features in AutoCAD 2002 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 2000.




Popular Science


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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.




Beginning AutoCAD 2002


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New features in AutoCAD 2002 are covered in this book, making it a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and upgrading to the new software release. The material in the book is also relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including, AutoCAD 2000.