AutoCAD  

Provides a foundation in the three basic modeling techniques and includes chapters on generating drawings, outputs and rendering.

The full range of AutoCAD commands, concepts, and features is explained in the text. Fundamental concepts are discussed first, then more advanced and specialized features.

Lists all standard AutoCAD commands in alphabetical order, providing clear descriptions of each command's function and options. Every listing includes cross-references to related commands, system variables and/or files.

Presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency.

Step-by-step procedures combined with illustrated examples explain how to use commands to generate detailed 2D drawings. Practical AutoCAD® 2011 covers the most up-to-date software features including parametric constraints.

Starts with a tutorial that covers the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Builds on early chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering.

Provides you with the skills needed to work in AutoCAD immediately and a step-by-step tutorial teaches you all the basics so you can quickly achieve results when creating 2D and 3D technical drawings.

Lists all standard AutoCAD commands in alphabetical order, providing clear descriptions of each command's function and options. Every listing includes cross-references to related commands, system variables and/or files.

Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network, this book includes hundreds of full-colour drawings and screen-shots illustrating the stages within the design process.

Covers only the basics and uses mixed units - inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application.