AutoCAD For Dummies

<p><b>Simple steps for creating AutoCAD drawings</b></p> <p>AutoCAD is the ubiquitous tool used by engineers, architects, designers, and urban planners to put their ideas on paper. It takes some AutoCAD know-how to go from a brilliant idea to a drawing that properly explains how brilliant your idea is.</p> <p><i>AutoCAD For Dummies </i>helps you de-mystify the handy software and put the tools in AutoCAD to use. Written by an experienced AutoCAD engineer and mechanical design instructor, it assumes no previous computer-aided drafting experience as it walks you through the basics of starting projects and drawing straight lines all the way up through 3D modeling.</p> <ul> <li>Conquer the first steps in creating an AutoCAD project</li> <li>Tackle drawing basics including straight lines and curves</li> <li>Add advanced skills including 3D drawing and modeling</li> <li>Set up a project and move into 3D</li> </ul> <p>It’s true that AutoCAD is tough, but with the friendly instruction in this hands-on guide, you’ll find everything you need to start creating marvelous models—without losing your cool.</p>