Beginning AutoCAD® 2010 - Softcover

This book is no longer available. It replaced ISBN 978-0-8311-0208-1.

AutoCAD 2010 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed CD.

This is the right book for you if…you're new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics, you're looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text, or you want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily.

Totally updated for AutoCAD 2010 and 2010 LT including Parametric Drawing, Geometric Constraints, Dimensional Constraints, Application Menu, Initial Setup, and Realtime Search for commands; this workbook includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercised designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson. Providing only what you need without all of the jargon, it is ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial.

• 2010 software includes improved Ribbon tabs and panels, Browse for documents, Quick Access toolbar customizing, Hatch boundaries features.
• AutoCAD 2010 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed CD.
• 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 users 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 your 8-1/2 X 11 printer.