Up and Running with AutoCAD 2012: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling

By Elliot Gindis

Gindis introduces AutoCAD with step by step instructions, stripping away complexities to begin working in AutoCAD immediately. All concepts are explained first in theory, and then shown in practice, helping the reader understand what it is they are doing and why, before they do it. Divided into three parts, the book covers beginning through advanced AutoCAD, including 3D features. Also included is an extensive Appendix for each part, detailing additional useful CAD-related information not often found in other text books.The book contains supporting graphics (screen shots) and a summary with a self-test section at the end of each chapter. Also included are drawing examples and exercises, and two running "projects" that the student works on as he/she progresses through the chapters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123870291
• ISBN13: 9780123870292
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 754 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 1.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Don’t hit the ground running – Draw the ground running.

Everything in the book is excellent. Well designed and consistent in training and help. The table of contents is not only in a progressive order, but you can find what you want quickly and skip straight to the part you need to complete your real-world projects. I must confess that I have worked on small projects with AutoCAD for decades, so I cannot say what a first-time person will think, as there are so many choices as to the way to tackle the project. However, everything looks pretty clear to me and not haphazard with logic gaps as some other tutorials and references have. Do not overlook the indexes, as they give everything from the history to the cost of the product and some information on rival products. AutoCAD changes over the years; you will want to keep your old versions to compare techniques. It may even be worth it to also obtain some older versions.