Beginning AutoCAD® 2015 Exercise Workbook is the right book for users new to AutoCAD® or who want to brush up on the basics. This is a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text that helps user learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All exercises print easily on a standard 8 ½” x 11” printer. For Use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2015 only
Features
The “New Tab” page containing two sliding content frames – Learn and Create, enabling you to quickly access recent drawing files, templates, product updates and online resources.
Dark color interface which includes the Ribbon, Status Bar and Palettes. This contrasts with the dark model space and reduces eye strain.
Graphics Performance dialog box making it easier to change graphics settings.
Lasso selection giving greater control when selecting objects.
Totally updated for AutoCAD 2015 and 2015 LT. Improved features include:
Enhanced Status Bar giving greater control on the tools you want displayed; Reorganized View Ribbon making it easier to control the visibility of the UCS Icon, Navigation Bar, ViewCube and Layout Tabs; and Improved graphics with Line Smoothing.
Ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial.
Provides only what you need without all of the jargon.
Includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson.
Each lesson starts very simple and progresses to more complex.
The approach taken is to familiarize you with the drawing commands first, and then teach users to create their own setup drawings.
Each lesson is explained clearly and in a non-intimidating manner.
All exercises print easily on a standard 8.5 x 11 printer.
Free Download: To download the AutoCAD Workbook Helper file containing drawing-ready templates click here.
Cheryl Shrock is a retired Professor and Chairperson of Computer Aided Design at Orange Coast College in California. She developed the world-reknowned AutoCAD® ExerciseWorkbooks for classroom and self-study use as a result of both her teaching skills and extensive industry experience. An acclaimed AutoCAD expert, she is an Autodesk® registered author.
Steve Heather is a former Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Aided Design in England. For more than a decade, he has been a Beta Tester for Autodesk, testing the latest AutoCAD software. Previous to teaching, and for over 30 years, Heather worked as a Precision Engineer in the aerospace and defense industries. In addition to co-authoring the Beginning and Advanced AutoCAD® Exercise Workbooks and the AutoCAD® Pocket Reference, he also is author of AutoCAD® 3D Modeling and the Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference and is a key engineering consultant and contributor to the Machinery’s Handbook. Steve welcomes inquiries about his books; you can reach him by emailing info@industrialpress.com.
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