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Instant Design and Drafting book series . . .
The Instant Design and Drafting book series is designed to produce learners who understand the function of the Autodesk® AutoCAD design software, its application in specific fields, and the fundamentals of advanced, field specific Autodesk software. Whether the learner intends to master the use of AutoCAD in both the 2D and 3D worlds, or apply the software to the mechanical or architectural disciplines specifically, there are a number of texts within the series to facilitate each individual path.

AutoCAD for Success
AutoCAD for Success Using AutoCAD® 2000 and AutoCAD® 2000i includes a powerful blend of theoretical information and the practical applications that bring that theory to fife. Each-chapter contains an introduction to the idea, a clear explanation of the material behind it, and a step-by-step lab approach to reinforce the concepts, covering such areas as basic and advanced 2D drawing, creating in 3 dimensions, solid modeling; customizing; and programming.

The text contains a number of features that quickly guide the beginner, to greater and greater proficiency. These include:

A clear introduction and summary in each chapter

Labs at the end of every chapter for hands-on reinforcement

Separate chapters filled with architectural, mechanical, and electrical/electronic projects

An appendix section with extra information on AutoCAD, tables and drawings; and many, other useful features

Over 800 drawings and screen captures tri make the subjects both clear and vivid.

“In this age of constant reeducation and an ever-expanding fact base, those who possess both information and the skills required to accumulate new information will lead, the world, or at least their little part of it." Ethier and Ethier