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Book AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers and Designers

Download or read book AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers and Designers written by Pete Karaiskos and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1995-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to create spectacular drawings, designs, and three-dimensional models using AutoCAD At last, an AutoCAD handbook designed exclusively to address the special needs of mechanical engineers, designers, and CAD managers. You'll get detailed information on 3-D drawing techniques, networking AutoCAD, project management, creating custom menus, layering standards, prototype drawings, and much more. You'll find out how to: Construct views and "dimension" objects Create and use layers Keep file sizes small so drawings remain easy to manipulate Check parts in drawings for clearance Create drawings for parts that will be made by injection molding Construct 3-D models using AutoCAD commands Display multiple, independently scaled, model views on a single plotted page Use Designer and AutoSurf applications to construct parametric solid and surface models of parts Whether you're a mechanical engineer, a draftsman, a mechanical designer, or a CAD manager, this book will save you time and increase your productivity.

Book Maximizing Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2005

Download or read book Maximizing Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2005 written by Ron Cheng and published by AutoDesk Press. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of this book will gain knowledge of the four major modules of Mechanical Desktop ¥, a 3D design application from Autodesk ¥ consisting of part modeling, assembly modeling, surface modeling, and engineering modeling. Maximizing Autodesk ¥ Mechanical Desktop ¥ 2005 uncovers the secrets of applying the latest version of the software to construct 3D parametric solid parts, generate assemblies, produce 3D NURBS-based surface models, and output 2D engineering drawings, while fostering a familiarity with the utilities provided. The author artfully bridges the gap between purely mathematical and theoretical explanations of computer-aided design and traditional computer tutorials, and explains basic concepts in a way that strengthens learning. Coverage assumes a basic knowledge of AutoCAD ¥fn commands such as lines, arcs, circles, and polylines.

Book AutoCAD Mechanical 2020  Essentials  Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Download or read book AutoCAD Mechanical 2020 Essentials Autodesk Authorized Publisher written by Ascent -. Center For Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AutoCAD(R) Mechanical 2020: Essentials learning guide teaches students about the indispensable core topics required to use the AutoCAD(R) Mechanical software. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, students acquire the knowledge needed to accelerate the mechanical design process. With specific tools for creating and manipulating geometry, automatically acquiring bills of materials, generating mechanical components, and performing design calculations, the AutoCAD Mechanical software offers significant productivity gains that the student learns to maximize. Topics Covered Identify the main interface elements, their setup and what Help information is available, and to create and use drawing template files. Describe the object property management system in which layers are configured and the tools for manipulating layers. Describe the workflows for organizing drawing geometry and create a Mechanical structure in a drawing by creating components, component views, and folders. Describe the core mechanical design tools of rectangle, hatch, fillet, chamfer, holes, slots, and threads and how to use them to create and modify geometry in your drawings. Modify and edit drawing objects by creating multiple offset copies, scaling them with separate values for the X and Y direction, or using a power command. Insert industry standard parts into your assembly designs. Create production-ready drawings in model space and layouts of structured and non-structured geometry and insert title blocks and borders. Notate a drawing through the creation and editing of dimensions, hole charts, fits lists, and mechanical symbols. Explain how to create and edit a bill of materials, parts list, and balloons. Describe the tools that you can use to verify whether or not the standard parts or custom parts within your design meet or exceed the requirements for operational use. Exchange data between CAD systems in the form of Mechanical DWG(TM) and IGES files and create Mechanical drawings using Inventor Link. Create a custom drafting standard and drawing template that includes the configuration settings for layers, object properties, symbols, text, BOMs, parts list, balloons, and other annotation tools. Prerequisites This guide is designed for users who are new to the AutoCAD(R) Mechanical 2020 software. A basic understanding of mechanical drafting or design. A working knowledge of the AutoCAD(R) software. A working knowledge of the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 10 operating system.

Book AutoCAD Mechanical

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sachidanand Jha
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-05-30
  • ISBN : 9781070883298
  • Pages : 310 pages

Download or read book AutoCAD Mechanical written by Sachidanand Jha and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AUTOCAD MECHANICALDo you want to learn how to design 2D and 3D models in your favorite Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as AUTOCAD, FUSION 360 or SolidWorks? Look no further. We have designed 400 CAD exercises that will help you to test your CAD skills.What's included in the AUTOCAD MECHANICAL book?Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or an expert, these 400 CAD exercises will challenge you. The book contains 200 2D & 200 3D models and practice drawings or exercises.-Each exercise contains images of the final design and exact measurements needed to create the design.-Each exercise can be designed on any CAD software which you desire. It can be done with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, DraftSight, Creo, Solid Edge, Catia, NX and other feature-based CAD modeling software.-It is intended to provide Drafters, Designers and Engineers with enough 2D & 3D CAD exercises for practice on AUTOCAD.-It includes almost all types of exercises that are necessary to provide, clear, concise and systematic information required on industrial machine part drawings.-Third Angle Projection is intentionally used to familiarize Drafters, Designers and Engineers in Third Angle Projection to meet the expectation of worldwide Engineering drawing print.-This book is for Beginner, Intermediate and Advance CAD users.-Clear and well drafted drawing help easy understanding of the design.-These exercises are from Basics to Advance level.-Each exercises can be assigned and designed separately.-No Exercise is a prerequisite for another. All dimensions are in mm.PrerequisiteTo design & develop models, you should have knowledge of CAD. Student should have knowledge of Orthographic views and projections. Student should have basic knowledge of engineering drawings.

Book AutoCAD Mechanical 2018 Essentials

Download or read book AutoCAD Mechanical 2018 Essentials written by ASCENT Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AutoCAD(R) Mechanical 2018 Essentials learning guide teaches students about the indispensable core topics required to use the AutoCAD(R) Mechanical software. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, students acquire the knowledge needed to accelerate the mechanical design process. With specific tools for creating and manipulating geometry, automatically acquiring bills of materials, generating mechanical components, and performing design calculations, the AutoCAD Mechanical software offers significant productivity gains that the student learns to maximize. Topics Covered Identify the main interface elements, their setup and what Help information is available, and to create and use drawing template files. Describe the object property management system in which layers are configured and the tools for manipulating layers. Describe the workflows for organizing drawing geometry and create a Mechanical structure in a drawing by creating components, component views, and folders. Describe the core mechanical design tools of rectangle, hatch, fillet, chamfer, holes, slots, and threads and how to use them to create and modify geometry in your drawings. Modify and edit drawing objects by creating multiple offset copies, scaling them with separate values for the X and Y direction, or using a power command. Insert industry standard parts into your assembly designs. Create production-ready drawings in model space and layouts of structured and non-structured geometry and insert title blocks and borders. Notate a drawing through the creation and editing of dimensions, hole charts, fits lists, and mechanical symbols. Explain how to create and edit a bill of materials, parts list, and balloons. Describe the tools that you can use to verify whether or not the standard parts or custom parts within your design meet or exceed the requirements for operational use. Exchange data between CAD systems in the form of Mechanical DWG(TM) and IGES files and create Mechanical drawings using Inventor Link. Create a custom drafting standard and drawing template that includes the configuration settings for layers, object properties, symbols, text, BOMs, parts list, balloons, and other annotation tools. Prerequisites This learning guide is designed for users that are new to the AutoCAD(R) Mechanical 2018 software. A basic understanding of mechanical drafting or design. A working knowledge of the AutoCAD(R) software. A working knowledge of the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 operating system.

Book AutoCAD Mechanical 2017  R1

    Book Details:
  • Author : ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Publisher : Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Release : 2016-09-15
  • ISBN : 9781943184804
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book AutoCAD Mechanical 2017 R1 written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AutoCAD(r) Mechanical 2017 (R1): Essentials student guide teaches students about the indispensable core topics required to use the AutoCAD(r) Mechanical software. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, students acquire the knowledge needed to accelerate the mechanical design process. With specific tools for creating and manipulating geometry, automatically acquiring bills of materials, generating mechanical components, and performing design calculations, the AutoCAD Mechanical software offers significant productivity gains that the student learns to maximize. Topics Covered Identify the main interface elements, their setup and what Help information is available, and to create and use drawing template files. Describe the object property management system in which layers are configured and the tools for manipulating layers. Describe the workflows for organizing drawing geometry and create a Mechanical structure in a drawing by creating components, component views, and folders. Describe the core mechanical design tools of rectangle, hatch, fillet, chamfer, holes, slots, and threads and how to use them to create and modify geometry in your drawings. Modify and edit drawing objects by creating multiple offset copies, scaling them with separate values for the X and Y direction, or using a power command. Insert industry standard parts into your assembly designs. Create production-ready drawings in model space and layouts of structured and non-structured geometry and insert title blocks and borders. Notate a drawing through the creation and editing of dimensions, hole charts, fits lists, and mechanical symbols. Explain how to create and edit a bill of materials, parts list, and balloons. Describe the tools that you can use to verify whether or not the standard parts or custom parts within your design meet or exceed the requirements for operational use. Exchange data between CAD systems in the form of Mechanical DWG and IGES files and create Mechanical drawings using Inventor Link. Create a custom drafting standard and drawing template that includes the configuration settings for layers, object properties, symbols, text, BOMs, parts list, balloons, and other annotation tools. Prerequisites This student guide is designed for users that are new to the AutoCAD(r) Mechanical 2017 software. A basic understanding of mechanical drafting or design. A working knowledge of the AutoCAD(r) software. A working knowledge of the Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 7 operating system.

Book AutoCad Mechanical 2000i

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher : triangle product 2011
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 225 pages

Download or read book AutoCad Mechanical 2000i written by and published by triangle product 2011. This book was released on 2000 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Learn Autocad

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Martin
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-09-05
  • ISBN : 9781537517476
  • Pages : 326 pages

Download or read book Learn Autocad written by David Martin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-05 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn AutoCAD!: Mechanical Drawing Using AutoCAD(r) 2017 This book is designed to give the student an introduction to the AutoCAD 2017 software. The book contains step-by-step project tutorials with screenshots using the AutoCAD program. Both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) techniques & tools are covered. The first part covers 2D drawing with dimensioning. These drawings are of mechanical-type projects using both imperial and metric units. Topics Include: Creation of 2D and 3D Geometry Use of Reference Files Orthographic Projection Creation and Modification of 3D Solids Creation of 2D Views from 3D Solids Creating Dimension Styles Printing 2D and 3D Drawings Creation of Assemblies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Symbols Tolerance Dimensioning The student will also be introduced to the use of Welding Symbols and the process of creating Blocks (Symbols) for use within a Weldment project. Once the student completes the 2D versions of the projects, they will be instructed in the use of 3D tools and techniques. The student will draw the projects in a 3D format. Instruction in the conversion of a 3D solid to a set of 2D orthographic views is also covered. There is also a companion website for the book that is maintained by the author. Purchasers of the book will be able to download support files and view tutorial videos for each of the projects presented in the book. Emphasis is placed on making the learning process as quick and as easy as possible with a minimum of extra information. This way the student may concentrate on completing the projects and becoming a productive AutoCAD drafter and designer in a relatively short time.

Book Designing Mechanical Systems Using Autodesk Building Systems

Download or read book Designing Mechanical Systems Using Autodesk Building Systems written by Mary Ellen Pennisi-Vazzana and published by AutoDesk Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design a complete mechanical system for a residential, commercial, or industrial building with ease by learning how to integrate Autodesk® Building Systems functionality with your Autodesk Architectural Desktop software! New from Autodesk Press, Designing Mechanical Systems Using Autodesk Building Systems contains easy-to-understand examples and carefully engineered exercises to lead readers through the entire design process, taking full advantage of the productivity-enhancing features of this new Autodesk Architectural Desktop add-on. No prior experience is required! All-inclusive coverage spans the spectrum, from how Autodesk Building Systems objects differ from Architectural Desktop objects and AutoCAD entities through posting of completed drawings to the Internet for remote access by building contractors, electrical engineers, suppliers, and others! Ideal for novices, this how-to and reference manual also includes an entire chapter for power users and CAD managers that will propel them to successful completion of high-end drafting tasks, such as: working with multiple floors, creating custom fittings and catalogs, modifying a layer standard, and more!

Book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2015

Download or read book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2015 written by Antonio Ramirez and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced—creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But un-like the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 aims to present just the right mix of information and projects that can be reasonably covered by faculty, and assimilated by students, in one semester. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. The authors have also created extensive video training (101 videos, nearly 11 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start of by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's tools and commands. The videos progress to more advanced topics where the authors walk students through completing several of the projects in the book. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (paper space, viewports, xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. In recognition of the diverse career interests of our students, Technical Drawing 101 includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. We include architectural drawing because our experience has shown that many (if not most) first-semester drafting students are interested in careers in the architectural design field, and that a traditional technical drawing text, which focuses solely on mechanical drawing projects, holds little interest for these students. The multidisciplinary approach of this text and its supporting materials is intended to broaden the appeal of the curriculum and increase student interest and, it is hoped, future enrollments.

Book Instant AutoCAD

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephen J. Ethier
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9780130161734
  • Pages : 212 pages

Download or read book Instant AutoCAD written by Stephen J. Ethier and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Courses in Mechanical Desktop or AutoCAD courses that delve heavily into Mechanical Desktop Applications. * Delivering technical information in a quick-and-easy format, this tutorial/CD-ROM package is designed to give students the information and hands-on practical experience they need to work knowledgeably and efficiently with Mechanical Desktop 4.0--a 3D, feature-based, parametric modeler that enables users to create models of 3D parts from 2D sketches, and using these parts, to create detail drawings and assemblies. (Mechanical Desktop is fully integrated and makes use of the AutoCAD graphic interface.) * In the Instant AutoCAD series.

Book Learn AutoCAD

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Martin
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-06-06
  • ISBN : 9781533665799
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book Learn AutoCAD written by David Martin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn AutoCAD!: Mechanical Drawing Using AutoCAD(r) 2016 This book is designed to give the student an introduction to the AutoCAD 2016 software. The book contains step-by-step project tutorials with screenshots using the AutoCAD program. Both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) techniques & tools are covered. The first part covers 2D drawing with dimensioning. These drawings are of mechanical-type projects using both imperial and metric units. Topics Include: Creation of 2D and 3D Geometry Use of Reference Files Orthographic Projection Creation and Modification of 3D Solids Creation of 2D Views from 3D Solids Creating Dimension Styles Printing 2D and 3D Drawings Creation of Assemblies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Symbols Tolerance Dimensioning The student will also be introduced to the use of Welding Symbols and the process of creating Blocks (Symbols) for use within a Weldment project. Once the student completes the 2D versions of the projects, they will be instructed in the use of 3D tools and techniques. The student will draw the projects in a 3D format. Instruction in the conversion of a 3D solid to a set of 2D orthographic views is also covered. There is also a companion website for the book that is maintained by the author. Purchasers of the book will be able to download support files and view tutorial videos for each of the projects presented in the book. Emphasis is placed on making the learning process as quick and as easy as possible with a minimum of extra information. This way the student may concentrate on completing the projects and becoming a productive AutoCAD drafter and designer in a relatively short time.

Book AutoCAD For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bill Fane
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2019-06-12
  • ISBN : 1119580080
  • Pages : 546 pages

Download or read book AutoCAD For Dummies written by Bill Fane and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple steps for creating AutoCAD drawings 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. AutoCAD For Dummies 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. Conquer the first steps in creating an AutoCAD project Tackle drawing basics including straight lines and curves Add advanced skills including 3D drawing and modeling Set up a project and move into 3D 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.

Book Up and Running with AutoCAD 2022

Download or read book Up and Running with AutoCAD 2022 written by Elliot J. Gindis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up and Running with AutoCAD 2022: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. The book 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 professor and instructor with the user in mind. Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand, basic concepts Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD that build student confidence Documents commands with step-by-step explanations, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds Combines 2D and 3D content in one affordable volume Includes new exercises and projects

Book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2022

Download or read book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2022 written by Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2022 • Covers both mechanical and architectural projects • Twenty six hours of video instruction is included with each book • Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text • Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course • Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced—creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But unlike the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 aims to present just the right mix of information and projects that can be reasonably covered by faculty, and assimilated by students, in one semester. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. The authors have also created extensive video training (176 videos, 26 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start off by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's commands and features. The videos progress to more advanced topics where the authors walk students through completing several of the projects in the book. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (paper space, viewports, xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. In recognition of the diverse career interests of our students, Technical Drawing 101 includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. We include architectural drawing because our experience has shown that many (if not most) first-semester drafting students are interested in careers in the architectural design field, and that a traditional technical drawing text, which focuses solely on mechanical drawing projects, holds little interest for these students. The multidisciplinary approach of this text and its supporting materials are intended to broaden the appeal of the curriculum and increase student interest and, it is hoped, future enrollments.

Book AutoCAD

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dan Abbott
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2007-01-10
  • ISBN : 0470109939
  • Pages : 469 pages

Download or read book AutoCAD written by Dan Abbott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-10 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've been using AutoCAD for 22 years and have written a hundred books on the subject. I reviewed many CAD books back in the days when book reviews were common in CAD publications; some were innovative, others were just sad. But for nearly a decade, it's been mostly silence on the book review front. Then earlier in the summer, a book arrived in the mail from Sybex: AutoCAD Secrets Every User Should Know by Dan Abbott. Reading it, I got excited: here's a book for every AutoCAD user, even old-timers like me." - Ralph Grabowski, Editor, upFront.eZine.com: The Business of CAD Learn the "why" behind the "how" in this one-of-a-kind reference packed with tips and techniques from award-winning AutoCAD expert Dan Abbott. This info-packed guide reveals some of the best kept AutoCAD secrets on technical standards, AutoLISP programming, DOS functions, scripts, 3D, and everything in between. Based on his popular "Things Every AutoCAD User Should Know" session at Autodesk University and other industry events, Dan gives you the answers to frequently asked AutoCAD questions in his direct and entertaining style while using real-world case studies to put your skills into practice. Read it cover to cover or dive right in to the sections you need most, then get ready to improve your productivity, save more time, and become an AutoCAD all-star.

Book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2019

Download or read book Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2019 written by Ashleigh Fuller and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2018 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced—creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But unlike the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 aims to present just the right mix of information and projects that can be reasonably covered by faculty, and assimilated by students, in one semester. Both mechanical and architectural projects are introduced to capture the interest of more students and to offer a broader appeal. The authors have also created extensive video training (120 videos, 15 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start off by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's commands and features. The videos progress to more advanced topics where the authors walk students through completing several of the projects in the book. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (paper space, viewports, xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. In recognition of the diverse career interests of our students, Technical Drawing 101 includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. We include architectural drawing because our experience has shown that many (if not most) first-semester drafting students are interested in careers in the architectural design field, and that a traditional technical drawing text, which focuses solely on mechanical drawing projects, holds little interest for these students. The multidisciplinary approach of this text and its supporting materials are intended to broaden the appeal of the curriculum and increase student interest and, it is hoped, future enrollments.