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Check out the following AutoCAD related website:

 

http:www.cadtutor.net/corner/

 

Michael's Corner is a monthly publication written by Michael E. Beall, Autodesk Authorized Author and peripatetic AutoCAD trainer.  This site provides a wide range of topics and many tips and tricks for every AutoCAD user. 

 

http:www.go2atp.com

 

American Technical Publishers offers, among a series of their traditional sketch reference text books, my newest AutoCAD fundamentals book "Practical AutoCAD 2010" packaged with a instructional CD-ROM.

 

 

 Practical AutoCAD® 2010
 

By: Paul H. Wyss

Practical AutoCAD® 2010 presents a simple way to learn the 2D fundamentals of using AutoCAD® 2010 software to perform practical workplace applications. 

Step-by-step procedures combined with illustrated examples explain how to use commands to generate simple and detailed 2D drawings and efficiently navigate information on prints.  The accompanying CD-ROM provides interactive quick quizzes, exercises, tutorial videos, and flash cards that enhance comprehension.  The exercises provide opportunities to simulate common tasks related to AutoCAD drawings.  A separate Instructor’s Resource Guide includes key organizational and learning tools such as instructional outlines, PowerPoint® Presentations, pretest/posttest exams, and answer keys.

Practical AutoCAD provides:
 

  • Detailed illustrations with authentic screen captures and AutoCAD drawings
  • Tutorial Videos demonstrating key AutoCAD commands and features on the included CD-ROM
  • Numerous examples throughout the text for immediate reinforcement of topics
  • Chapter exercises allowing students to apply knowledge of AutoCAD commands and features
  • Command Reference Boxes throughout the text that provide a quick and easy reference for using AutoCAD commands
  • Objectives at the beginning of each chapter
  • Mechanical and architectural projects for developing professional drawings to use in portfolios

Contents include:
 

  • Introduction to AutoCAD
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • Command Entry and AutoCAD Help
  • Drawing Setup
  • Coordinate Input
  • Drawing Commands
  • Layers
  • Display Commands and Options
  • Object Snap and Tracking
  • Modifying Commands
  • Object Properties and Inquiry Commands
  • Annotating Text
  • Templates and Title Blocks
  • Annotating Dimensions 
  • Hatching
  • Plotting Model Space 
  • Plotting Paper Space 
  • Appendix
  • Glossary
  • Index

Included with the text is a CD-ROM which features:
 

  • Quick Quizzes™
  • Illustrated Glossary
  • Examples
  • Exercises
  • Drawing Files
  • Tutorial Videos
  • Configuring AutoCAD
  • Dictionary of Architectural Abbreviations
  • ATP eResources.com

 

 

The earlier Practical AutoCAD 2009 textbook published by  American Technical Publishers Inc. (ATP) is still available bundled  with an exercise CD-ROM.

Practical AutoCAD® 2009 provides  a logical and easy-to-follow format to help learn the fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD.    Commands are presented in reference boxes to allow for quick reference when invoking commands.  The commands are explained in steps and illustrated with examples to show their most practical and concise use.  The CD-ROM exercises are practical applications using architectural and mechanical plans encountered in the workplace. These exercises provide additional opportunities for learners to further refine their skills.

 

Earlier versions of Practical AutoCAD 2007 & 2008 textbook are also available from American Technical Publishers Inc. (ATP).

 

 

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