Introduction to AutoCAD 2009 2D and 3D Design

AutoCAD is the leading CAD software in use throughout the world both in industry and academia, for the creation of 2D and 3D technical drawings. It is used by engineers, architects and draughts people. The new release of the AutoCAD software is expected to be published in May 2008 as AutoCAD 2009. This title is ideal for all introductory courses whether vocational or part of undergraduate programmes. Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software. The text includes: hundreds of full-colour drawings and screen shots illustrating the stages within the design process; worked examples and exercises linking the use of AutoCAD to real-world engineering practice; start of chapter learning outcome summaries and end of chapter revision notes and exercises to check the readers' understanding. The book is also supported with a free companion website featuring answers to questions, worked solutions to exercises in the book, further exercises and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results of the exercises for students.

Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid and surface model drawings and rendering. All the new features of the 2009 software release are taken into account and the increasing emphasis on 3D solid modelling in the software is reflected in the book. The 2D chapters are also suitable for those learning how to use AutoCAD LT 2009.Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. It is an ideal textbook for the City & Guilds Computer Aided Design and Engineering qualifications (4353 and 2303)and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel.A free companion website is available at http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750689830 and features: Worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the bookFurther exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.

Part A - 2D design1. Introducing AutoCAD 20092. Introducing drawing3. Draw tools, Object snap and Dynamic Input4. Zoom, Pan and templates5. The Modify tools6. Dimensions and Text7. Orthographic and isometric8. Hatching9. Blocks and Inserts10. Other types of file format11. Sheet SetsPart B - 3D design12. Introducing 3D modelling13. 3D models in viewports14. The modification of 3D models15. Rendering16. Building drawings17. Three-dimensional Space18. Editing 3D solid models19. Other features of 3D modellingPart 3 - Internet tools and Design20. Internet tools and help21. Design and AutoCAD 2009Appendix A - Printing/ PlottingAppendix B - List of toolsAppendix C - Some of the set variablesIndex

The late Alf Yarwood was aformer Autodesk author and member of the Autodesk Advanced Developer Network. He was also Chief Examiner in Engineering Drawing, University of London Examining Board.