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AutoCAD For Dummies

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AutoCAD For Dummies by Ralph Grabowski offers an accessible guide to understanding and using AutoCAD, a leading CAD software. This book covers essential tools and features, providing step-by-step instructions to create 2D and 3D designs. It's ideal for beginners seeking to grasp the basics and for users looking to enhance their design skills efficiently.
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If you are stepping into the world of computer-aided design and need a straightforward, accessible guide to learning the ropes, this book will be a valuable companion. It is designed to be user-friendly, offering practical advice and clear explanations to help both beginners and those refreshing their skills to master the basics of AutoCAD.

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You’re one step away from creating crystal-clear computer-aided drafts in AutoCAD.

Ever started an AutoCAD project, only to give up when you couldn’t quite get the hang of it? Or do you have a project coming up that would really benefit from a few meticulously created drawings? Then you need the latest edition of AutoCAD For Dummies, the world’s bestselling retail book about the wildly popular program.

With coverage of all the important updates to AutoCAD released since 2019, this book walks you through the very basics of pixels, vectors, lines, text, and more, before moving on to more advanced step-by-step tutorials on three-dimensional drawings and models. Already know the fundamentals? Then skip right to the part you need! From blocks to parametrics, it’s all right here at your fingertips.

You’ll also find:

  • In-depth explanations of how to create and store your drawings on the web
  • Stepwise instructions on creating your very first AutoCAD drawing, from product installation and project creation to the final touches
  • An exploration of system variables you can tweak to get the best performance from AutoCAD

Perfect for the AutoCAD newbie just trying to find their way around the interface for the first time, AutoCAD For Dummies is also a must-read reference for the experienced user looking to get acquainted with the program’s latest features and essential drawing tips. Grab a copy today!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119868767

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 19th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Ralph Grabowski is editor of upFront.eZine, a weekly e-newsletter that reports on the business of computer-aided design. He is the author of more than 240 books and e-books on CAD and other topics, and his renowned WorldCAD Access industry blog is widely respected in the industry.

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