Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 written by Paul F. Richard and published by Macromedia Press. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 1819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 addresses advances in technology and introduces students to 2-dimensional drawing skills and commands using the 2020 release of AutoCAD. Straightforward explanations focus on actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show what to expect on the computer screen. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the “how and why” of AutoCAD fundamentals. Projects are included at the end of each chapter and provide hands-on experience creating various types of mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings. This text is appropriate for introductory and intermediate AutoCAD courses. Introduces AutoCAD, drafting skills, editing techniques, working with complex objects, annotating drawings, outputting your work, advanced drawing and construction methods, and collaborating with others on the web. Pedagogy reinforces learning objectives throughout, with chapter objectives; key term definitions; command grids that concisely offer multiple ways of achieving task at hand; and discipline icons that identify the field of study throughout. “New” version icons highlight new software features quickly. Hands-on exercises appear throughout the text to reinforce learning, and end-of-chapter projects require students to demonstrate a full understanding of the concepts presented in the chapter. Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 provides students with the tools they need to develop drafting skills with AutoCAD.

Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 written by Bernd S. Palm and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the complexities of the world's bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD 2020. Ideally suited to new users, and relevant for both AutoCAD 2020 and AutoCAD 2021, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. Experienced users will also find the updated images, commands and software information to be essential reading in order to adapt to the latest AutoCAD interface. A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering. Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network. Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process. Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software. Further education students will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualifications as well as the relevant Computer Aided Drawing units of BTEC National Engineering, Higher National Engineering and Construction courses from Edexcel. Students enrolled in Foundation Degree courses containing CAD modules will also find this a very useful reference and learning aid.

Download or read book Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2020 written by Shawna Lockhart and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2020 provides a step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. In fifteen clear and comprehensive chapters, author Shawna Lockhart guides you through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 2020, from 2D drawing to solid modeling and finally finishing with rendering. In each lesson, the author provides step-by-step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and you are asked to apply what you've learned by completing sequences on your own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative-learning approach and supports you in becoming a skilled AutoCAD user. Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2020 begins with three Getting Started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. Also, a glossary of terms and Commands Summary list the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems.

Download or read book AutoCAD 2020 Instructor written by James Leach and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 1254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your AutoCAD 2020 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own. AutoCAD 2020 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for almost a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner. AutoCAD 2020 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD’s menu system. The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas. AutoCAD 2020 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index. What makes this book unique? • In depth coverage of AutoCAD 2020 commands and features • Command Tables indicate where to locate and how to start each command • TIP markers in the margin provide important tips, notes, reminders, short-cuts and identify what's new • Complete chapter exercises with many multi-chapter “REUSE” problems • Well suited for a two or three course sequence Online Resources Your purchase of AutoCAD 2020 Instructor includes three free exclusive bonus chapters that are available by redeeming the unique access code found on the inside of the front cover. These bonus chapters cover geometric constraints, dynamic blocks and express tools. Chapter exercises drawings and additional student questions are available for free.

Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 for Civil Engineering Applications written by Nighat Yasmin and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an old saying that an engineer describes every idea with a drawing. With the advances in computer technology and drawing software, it has never been easier, or more important, to learn computer aided design. To be effective, however, a drawing must accurately convey your intended meaning and that requires more than just knowing how to use software. This book provides you with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2020 as they pertain to civil engineering applications. This combination of theory and its practical application will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create designs that are accurate and easily understood by others. Each chapter starts with a bulleted list of chapter objectives followed by an introduction. This provides you with a general overview of the material that will be covered in the chapter. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help you learn to use the various AutoCAD commands. More importantly, you will also learn how and why you would use these tools in real world projects. This book has been categorized and ordered into 12 parts: Introduction to AutoCAD 2020 ribbon interface (1-7) Dimensioning and tolerancing using AutoCAD 2020 (8-9) Use of AutoCAD in land survey data plotting (10-11) The use of AutoCAD in hydrology (12-13) Transportation engineering and AutoCAD (14-15) AutoCAD and architecture technology (16-18) Introduction to working drawings (19) Plotting from AutoCAD (20) External Reference Files - Xref (21) Suggested drawing problems (22-23) Bibliography Index

Download or read book AutoCAD 2020 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling written by Randy Shih and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary goal of AutoCAD 2020 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of computer based three dimensional modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. The chapters in this book cover AutoCAD 2020 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing 3D wire frame models, 3D surface models, and 3D solid models to making multiview drawings and rendering images. The text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important 3D modeling techniques and concepts. This book contains a series of twelve tutorial style chapters designed to introduce CAD users to 3D modeling with AutoCAD 2020. Users upgrading from a previous release of the AutoCAD software will also find this text helpful. The basic premise of this book is that the more 3D designs you create using AutoCAD 2020 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each tutorial introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous chapters. By going through this book you will establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering.

Download or read book AutoCAD 2020 A Problem Solving Approach Basic and Intermediate 26th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2019 with total page 1139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition Book contains a detailed explanation of all Major Concepts, Tools, and Commands of AutoCAD 2020 software and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on industrial applications and usage of AutoCAD tools so that it serves beginners as well as professionals to understand the functions these tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. This book also covers basic drafting and design concepts such as dimensioning principles and assembly drawings that equip the users with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD. While reading this book, you will discover some new tools introduced in AutoCAD 2020 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features: Comprehensive book that covers all major concepts and tools of AutoCAD used in industry. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Emphasison illustrations and practical exercises for easy understanding of concepts. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables Chapter 11: Adding Constraints to Sketches Chapter 12: Hatching Drawings Chapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 14: Plotting Drawings Chapter 15: Template Drawings Chapter 16: Working with Blocks Chapter 17: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 18: Understanding External References Chapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 22: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD* Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing* Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings* Index (* For Free download from www.cadcim.com )

Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2019 for Civil Engineering Applications written by Nighat Yasmin and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an old saying that an engineer describes every idea with a drawing. With the advances in computer technology and drawing software, it has never been easier, or more important, to learn computer aided design. To be effective, however, a drawing must accurately convey your intended meaning and that requires more than just knowing how to use software. This book provides you with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2019 as they pertain to civil engineering applications. This combination of theory and its practical application will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create designs that are accurate and easily understood by others. Each chapter starts with a bulleted list of chapter objectives followed by an introduction. This provides you with a general overview of the material that will be covered in the chapter. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help you learn to use the various AutoCAD commands. More importantly, you will also learn how and why you would use these tools in real world projects. This book has been categorized and ordered into 12 parts: • Introduction to AutoCAD 2019 ribbon interface (1-7) • Dimensioning and tolerancing using AutoCAD 2019 (8-9) • Use of AutoCAD in land survey data plotting (10-11) • The use of AutoCAD in hydrology (12-13) • Transportation engineering and AutoCAD (14-15) • AutoCAD and architecture technology (16-18) • Introduction to working drawings (19) • Plotting from AutoCAD (20) • External Reference Files - Xref (21) • Suggested drawing problems (22-23) • Bibliography • Index

Download or read book Introduction to AutoCAD 2021 for Civil Engineering Applications written by Nighat Yasmin and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an old saying that an engineer describes every idea with a drawing. With the advances in computer technology and drawing software, it has never been easier, or more important, to learn computer aided design. To be effective, however, a drawing must accurately convey your intended meaning and that requires more than just knowing how to use software. This book provides you with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2021 as they pertain to civil engineering applications. This combination of theory and its practical application will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to create designs that are accurate and easily understood by others. Each chapter starts with a bulleted list of chapter objectives followed by an introduction. This provides you with a general overview of the material that will be covered in the chapter. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help you learn to use the various AutoCAD commands. More importantly, you will also learn how and why you would use these tools in real world projects. This book has been categorized and ordered into 12 parts: • Introduction to AutoCAD 2021 ribbon interface (1-7) • Dimensioning and tolerancing using AutoCAD 2021 (8-9) • Use of AutoCAD in land survey data plotting (10-11) • The use of AutoCAD in hydrology (12-13) • Transportation engineering and AutoCAD (14-15) • AutoCAD and architecture technology (16-18) • Introduction to working drawings (19) • Plotting from AutoCAD (20) • External Reference Files - Xref (21) • Suggested drawing problems (22-23) • Bibliography • Index

Download or read book Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2020 written by James D. Bethune and published by Macromedia Press. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 1775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2020, award-winning CAD instructor and author James Bethune teaches technical drawing using AutoCAD 2020 as its drawing instrument. Taking a step-by-step approach, this textbook encourages students to work at their own pace and uses sample problems and illustrations to guide them through the powerful features of this drawing program. More than 680 exercise problems provide instructors with a variety of assignment material and students with an opportunity to develop their creativity and problem-solving capabilities. Effective pedagogy throughout the text helps students learn and retain concepts: Step-by-step format throughout the text allows students to work directly from the text to the screen and provides an excellent reference during and after the course. Latest coverage is provided for dynamic blocks, user interface improvements, and productivity enhancements. Exercises, sample problems, and projects appear in each chapter, providing examples of software capabilities and giving students an opportunity to apply their own knowledge to realistic design situations. ANSI standards are discussed when appropriate, introducing students to the appropriate techniques and national standards. Illustrations and sample problems are provided in every chapter, supporting the step-by-step approach by illustrating how to use AutoCAD 2020 and its features to solve various design problems. Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2020 will be a valuable resource for every student wanting to learn to create engineering drawings.

Download or read book Principles and Practice An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2020 written by Randy Shih and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and Practices An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2020 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2020 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What's more, the tutorial exercises in this text have been expanded to cover the performance tasks found on the AutoCAD 2020 Certified User Examination. The primary goal of Principles and Practices An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2020 is to introduce the aspects of engineering graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design/Drafting software - AutoCAD 2020. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in the text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in depth discussions of CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of thirteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial-style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphic language used in all branches of technical industry. The CAD techniques and concepts discussed in the text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages, such as Autodesk Inventor. After completing this text your students will be prepared to pass the AutoCAD Certified User Examination. Certified User Reference Guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered.

Download or read book Tools for Design Using AutoCAD 2020 and Autodesk Inventor 2020 written by Randy Shih and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools for Design is intended to provide the user with an overview of computer aided design using two popular CAD software packages from Autodesk: AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. This book explores the strengths of each package and shows how they can be used in design, both separately and in combination with each other. What you'll learn • How to create and dimension 2D multiview drawings using AutoCAD • How to freehand sketch using axonometric, oblique and perspective projection techniques • How to create 3D parametric models and 2D multiview drawings using Autodesk Inventor • How to reuse design information between AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor • How to combine parts into assemblies including assembly modeling with a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set, with a TETRIX® kit and a VEX Robot Kit • How to perform basic finite element stress analysis using Inventor Stress Analysis Module Who this book is for This book is designed for high school and college age students wanting to learn the fundamentals of computer aided design with AutoCAD and Inventor and how the two can be used together. No prior CAD experience is required.

Download or read book AutoCAD Electrical 2020 A Tutorial Approach written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AutoCAD Electrical 2020: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to AutoCAD Electrical 2020 software, designed specifically for creating professional electrical control drawings. The book has a wide range of tutorials covering the tools and features of AutoCAD Electrical such as schematic drawings, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, ladder diagrams, Circuit Builder, point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. These tutorials will enable the users to create innovative electrical control drawings with ease. Moreover, the tutorials used ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. The chapters in this book are arranged in a pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. Salient Features: Consists of 13 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Brief coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2020 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2020. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 35 tutorials and one student project. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Projects and Drawings Chapter 3: Working with Wires Chapter 4: Creating Ladders Chapter 5: Schematic Components Chapter 6: Schematic Editing Chapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and Circuits Chapter 8: Panel Layouts Chapter 9: Schematic and Panel Reports Chapter 10: PLC Modules Chapter 11: Terminals Chapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and Plotting Chapter 13: Creating Symbols Student Project Index

Download or read book AutoCAD 2020 Beginning and Intermediate written by Munir Hamad and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2020 - 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial unitsto illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercisesand projects and to see all of the book's figures in color (Files alsoavailable for downloading from the publisher by emailing [email protected]). AutoCAD 2020 Beginning and Intermediateincludes over 100 "mini-workshops" that complete small projects from conceptthrough actual plotting. Solving all of these workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2020. Features: - Designed for novice users ofAutoCAD 2020. Most useful for "teach yourself" or instructor-led AutoCAD training in Level 1 or 2. No previous CAD experience is required - Separate chapter on the "Drawing Compare" function - Companion files featuringdrawings, practice and finished plots, 4-color figures, etc. - Includes over 100 "mini-workshops" andhundreds of figures that complete small projects - Uses both English and metricunits in examples, exercises, projects, anddescriptions- Covers three full projects (metric and imperial) for architectural and mechanicaldesigns - Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professionalexam - Exercises and instructor's resources available for use as a textbook.

Download or read book AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2020 written by Terence M. Shumaker and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2020is a useful tool for both classroom instruction and independent study. The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource once you begin a career in the drafting and design industry. Whether you are learning AutoCAD for the first time or updating your skills, this book is a must. AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2020 combines two books into one. The Basics portion provides complete instruction in 2D drafting and AutoCAD tools. It features complete coverage of AutoCAD drawing and editing commands and additional topics, including dimensioning, dimensioning, parametric drafting, hatching techniques, dynamic blocks, layouts and plotting, annotative objects, external references, and sheet sets. The Advanced portion provides detailed coverage of 3D modeling, including solid, surface, and mesh modeling. Thorough coverage of visual styles (shading), materials, lighting, rendering, and animation is also provided.

Download or read book Discovering AutoCAD 2020 written by Mark Dix and published by Macromedia Press. This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page 1278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for introductory AutoCAD users, Discovering AutoCAD 2020 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD 2020 as a drafting tool—complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on what is relevant to actual drawing procedures, and illustrations show exactly what to expect on the computer screen. This edition features updates for the latest release of AutoCAD 2020, projects, and test questions for each chapter. Lessons are broken down into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing students to the AutoCAD commands using a structured, intuitive approach and helping students anticipate what information will be needed at each new phase of the learning process. General Procedure boxes appear as new commands are introduced, providing a simple overview of basic command sequences in a step-by-step format. Detailed graphics appear throughout the text, demonstrating what students should expect to see on their screens and encouraging self-paced study. Drawing problems appear at the end of each chapter, helping students apply newly learned techniques immediately to realistic drawing situations. This includes drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and explanations of how to use techniques in actual situations. Working drawings accompany the end-of-chapter drawing problems, appearing in a large, clearly dimensioned format on each right-hand page, with drawing suggestions on the accompanying left-hand page. This includes mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical drawings. End-of-chapter review questions to test the student’s knowledge. Discovering AutoCAD 2020 will be a valuable resource for any student wanting to learn drafting skills.

Download or read book AutoCAD 2020 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals written by Randy Shih and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary goal of AutoCAD 2020 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is to introduce the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2020 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. This textbook contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2020. It takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2020, the better you learn the software. With this in mind, each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2020 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. The video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However, the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool, as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do, he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.