Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design

By Robert Kaebisch, Elliot Gindis, Robert C. Kaebisch

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design provides a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations on the topic. It emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor who presents topics that work in the industry and classroom. The book has been pared down to focus on 2D drafting and design, making it appropriate for a one-semester course.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0128141107
• ISBN13: 9780128141106
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 582 Pages

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.