AutoCAD 2007 Fundamentals Reference Manual

Provides a detailed introduction to the tools, concepts and workflows a new user must master in order to become proficient with AutoCAD 2007. Includes 17 chapters with step-by-step workflows, diagrams and illustrations. It can be used as the primary textbook for instructor-led training classes, as a self-training tool for new users or as a reference tool for experienced users. 395 pages. Spiral bound.

Topics include:

Managing drawing files
The AutoCAD design environment
Viewing and zooming tools
Basic drawing tools
Precision drawing with Object Snaps, Object Snap Tracking and Polar Tracking
Dynamic Input
Modification tools
Using layers, filters, ByLayer properties and freeze/thaw commands
Object selection and grouping
Working with polylines and boundaries
Drawing annotation tools and text styles
Creating and modifying blocks – including dynamic blocks
Dimensioning tools and dimension styles
Hatching tools
Information and measuring tools
External reference files (xrefs)
Assembling and plotting layouts

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AutoCAD 2007 Fundamentals Exercise Workbook

Written as a companion workbook to the AutoCAD 2007 Fundamentals Reference Manual. This workbook contains 17 real-workflow exercises, corresponding to the same 17 chapters covered in the Reference Manual. 582 pages, spiral bound. Exercise dataset CD included.