Written by an established authority in the AutoCAD field, this text provides a step-by-step guide to AEC 5 1, the architectural and construction engineering package for use with AutoCAD R14 As the basic concepts are explained, a virtual house isgradually created from scratch, starting with basics such as 'layers' and 'levels', and finishing озуйъ with the construction of a complete 'dream house' Once it has been built, a 'walkthrough' will allow the reader to 'see' the inside of the house as a 3D pictorial representation of what has been created By offering a clear, accessible explanation of a complicated package, the author introduces the reader to the potential of AEC 5 1 for enhancing drawing performance He encourages further investigation of the numerous engineering and construction applications of this package 'An Introduction to AEC 5 1' will prove invaluable both to professional architects, interior designers, construction engineers and estate developers; and also to students studying courses at BTEC, HNC, HND and degree levels where architectural CAD is required AEC offers increased productivity, specialist commands and design features Intended as a supplement for the SQA HN Unit 2560534 in the HNC and HND Computer Aided Draughting and Design Courses It teaches the reader how to use the AEC package by creating a house from nothing.  YoghurtISBN 0340741856.