Introduction to Autocad 2007: 2d and 3d Design

Taking the reader step by step through the features of AutoCAD, Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software. Introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings in the first half of the book, the author goes on to demonstrate construction of 3D solid model drawings and rendering of 3D models. Now separated into a separate section, 3D modelling is addressed extensively, reflecting the major revision this use of AutoCAD has undergone as part of the latest software release. Worked examples and exercises are included throughout the text, to enable the reader to apply theory into realworld engineering practice, along with revision notes and exercises at the end of chapters for the reader to check their understanding of the material they have covered.Introduction to AutoCAD 2007 contains hundreds of fullcolour drawings and screenshots to illustrate the stages within the design process. Readers can also visit a companion website and make use of an AutoCAD Gallery, where they can edit drawings from the exercises found within the text, and see solutions to all exercises featured in the book. Further exercises in 3D work are also available to download.Details of enhancements to AutoCAD 2007 over previous releases are given in the text, along with illustration of how AutoCAD fits into the design process as a whole. Appendices with full glossaries of tools and abbreviations, and most frequently used set variables, are also included.Suitable to new users of AutoCAD, or anyone wishing to update their knowledge from previous releases of the software, this book is also applicable to introductory level undergraduate courses and vocational courses in engineering and construction. Further Education students in the UK will find this an ideal textbook to cater for the relevant CAD units of BTEC Higher National and BTEC National Engineering schemes from Edexcel, and the City & Guilds 4351 and 4353 qualifications.* Written for the latest release of the AutoCAD software AutoCAD 2007 by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network* New in this edition: increased coverage of Dynamic Blocks, and 3D modelling an area that has undergone extensive development in the new software release; now in fullcolour to aid visual interpretation, illustrated throughout with the new 2007 icons used in dropdown menus, and dialogue boxes* Accompanying website features a full colour AutoCAD gallery, where students can edit AutoCAD images on screen, work through drawing exercises featured in the book and additional 3D drawing work, and see specimen answers