AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach

by Sham Tickoo

Both basic and advanced AutoCAD users will benefit from the comprehensive drafting and design concepts explained in this book AutoCAD 2004: A Problem-Solving Approach enables users to take maximum... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401851339
• ISBN13: 9781401851330
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 4.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A catalog of ACAD 2004 commands in detail

This book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD 2004 commands and how to use them in solving drafting and design problems. Every AutoCAD command and customizing technique is thoroughly explained with examples and illustrations that make it easy to understand their function and application. At the end of each topic, there are examples that illustrate the function of the command and how it can be used in the drawing. When you are done reading this book, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, create text, make and insert symbols, dimension a drawing, create 3D objects and solid models, write script files, define linetypes and hatch patterns, write your own menus, define new commands, write programs in the AutoLISP and Visual LISP programming languages, customize the status line using DIESEL, and edit the Program Parameter file. Some of the features of this textbook are: · Step-by-step instructions for creating text, making and inserting symbols, and dimensioning drawings promote efficient use of the software while strengthening your problem-solving skills. · Customizing and advanced techniques (such as creating templates, script files, and slide shows) use to enhance productivity are thoroughly explained with examples and illustrations. · Dual emphasis on conceptual learning and hands-on practice fosters a thorough understanding of the power of AutoCAD 2004 for engineers, architects, and drafters.

3d is worth all the money!!!!!!!!

Without taking much space here, I simply wanna say that the 3d in this book is worth all the money! I have used a few other books in the past, but the examples of 3d in this teach a lot new techniques of working. It taught me that AutoCAD is much more than just 2d drafting. I am extremely happy I bought this book :-)

Recommended

This book is easy to learn AutoCAD. All the commands of AutoCAD are explained with lots of graphic and text. The flow of topics covering AutoCAD is in a good sequence. I use this book to teach students in my class. The exercises and examples are well stated and explained. Above all this, I have the liberty to contact the author for the technical support if I have any technical difficulties using AutoCAD because the Author provides free technical support. This book is recommended to all students willing to learn AutoCAD.

Wonderful material for the drafting class

We adopted this text for drafting class in our school. All I want to say is that it is a wonderful book. The drafting examples and exercises in this book starting from Chapter 1 through Chapter 17 are simply wonderful, exactly what students need to get "hands on" experience on real drawings.I have not read the other chapters of this book, but they also surely look wonderful.I recommend this book to any faculty member that wants to teach a drafting class. Reminder for the faculty!!!! Make sure you do not forget to ask for teaching support material for this book from the publisher. The teaching support material that comes with this book is simply out of this world.

Excellent Learning Resource

I am using this text for teaching AutoCAD this semester and so was going through the book during this break. This is an excellent resource for learning AutoCAD 2004 and I am sure it would be a great help in teaching the AutoCAD class. The layout of this book is perfect and is exactly what people need. All the new features of AutoCAD 2004 are explained in detail and are made really simple in this book. I am particularly impressed with the way Sham has explained the modified version of Mtext command and inserting blocks and hatches using the new "palette window". Sham has also explained in detail the various methods of adding new blocks to the palette window. Before I finish, I would also like to mention that the 3D modeling in this book is wonderful!!! One of the best I have seen in AutoCAD books. I am sure the explanation of 3D modeling in this book is one of the best launching pads for the students who want to take classes in advanced solid modeling programs.My recommendation, looking of AutoCAD books, go ahead and buy this book!!! You would love this book and the exercises in it.