Book DescriptionBeginning AutoCAD 2005 is a course based on learning and practising the essentials of 2D drawing using AutoCAD Bob McFarlanes hands-on approach is uniquely suited to independent learning and use on courses The focus on 2D drawing in one book, ensures the reader gets a thorough grounding in the subject, with a greater depth of coverage озумх than tends to be available from general introductions to AutoCAD As a result, this book provides a true, step-by-step, detailed explorationof the AutoCAD functions required at each stage of producing a 2D drawing an approach often not found in the many software reference guides available The emphasis on learning through doing makes this book ideal for anyone involved in engineering, construction or architecture where the focus is on productivity and practical skills The author has also matched the coverage to the requirements of City and Guilds, Edexcel (BTEC) and SQA syllabuses New features in AutoCAD 2005 are covered inthis book including: Drafting Tools; Drawing Management; Drawing Output; Plot and Publish Tools; Productivity Tools; Sheet Set Manager, and Tool Palette Enhancements The result is a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and those upgrading to the new software release The course is also designed to be fully relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including AutoCAD 2004 Bob McFarlane is Curriculum Manager for CAD and New Media at Motherwell College, Scotland, and an Autodesk Educational Developer * A complete course on 2D design with AutoCAD in one book ideal for independent learning * Exercises included throughout to aid student learning and self assessment * Focus exclusively on 2D material provides a thorough introduction to the basics of CAD drawing and design.  Raining2005 г 456 стр ISBN 0750667206.