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Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD® 2017

Name: Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD® 2017
Author: James D. Bethune
ISBN: 9780134507620

by James D. Bethune

August 2016

Intermediate to advanced

840 pages

26h

English

Peachpit Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Brief Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1-1 IntroductionTo Start a New DrawingAn Alternative Method to Starting a New Drawing1-2 Tabs and PanelsTo Access Additional Commands Within a PanelHelp Boxes for CommandsTo Access Other Help Information1-3 The Command Line BoxTo Enter a Diameter Value1-4 Command ToolsTo Determine the Command That a Tool Represents1-5 Starting a New Drawing1-6 Naming a DrawingTo Start a New DrawingTo Save a New Drawing File1-7 Drawing UnitsTo Specify or Change the Drawing UnitsTo Specify or Change the Precision of the Units SystemTo Specify or Change the Angle Units Value1-8 Drawing LimitsTo Align the Drawing Limits with a Standard A3 (Metric) Paper Size1-9 Grid and SnapTo Set the Grid and Snap Values1-10 Sample Problem SP1-1To Specify the Drawing UnitsTo Define the Drawing PrecisionTo Calibrate the Sheet SizeTo Set the Grid and Snap Values1-11 Save and Save AsTo Use the Save and Save As Commands1-12 OpenTo Use the Open Command1-13 Close1-14 Exercise Problems
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of 2D Construction
2-1 Introduction2-2 Line—Random PointsTo Randomly Select Points (See Figure 2-2.)To Exit a Command SequenceTo Create a Closed Area (See Figure 2-4.)2-3 EraseTo Erase Individual LinesTo Erase a Group of Lines Simultaneously (See Figure 2-6.)2-4 Line—Snap PointsProblem: Draw a 3” × 5” Rectangle2-5 Line—Dynamic InputsTo Create Lines by Using Dynamic InputTo Access the Dynamic Input Settings2-6 Construction LineOther Construction Line Commands: Hor Ver AngOther Construction Line Command: Offset2-7 CircleTo Draw a Circle—Radius (See Figure 2-14.)To Draw a Circle—Diameter (See Figure 2-14.)To Draw a Circle—2 Points (See Figure 2-15.)To Draw a Circle—3 Points (See Figure 2-15.)To Draw a Circle—Tangent Tangent RadiusQuadrant-Sensitive Applications2-8 Circle CenterlinesTo Change the Dimcen System VariableTo Use the Center Mark Tool2-9 PolylineTo Draw a Polyline (See Figure 2-20.)To Verify That a Polyline Is a Single EntityTo Draw a Polyline: Arc (See Figure 2-21.)Other Options with a Polyline ArcTo Draw Different Line Thicknesses (See Figure 2-23.)2-10 Spline2-11 EllipseTo Draw an Ellipse—Axis Endpoint (See Figure 2-25.)To Draw an Ellipse—Center (See Figure 2-26.)To Draw an Ellipse—Arc (See Figure 2-27.)To Draw an Ellipse by Defining Its Angle of Rotation About the Major Axis (See Figure 2-29.)2-12 RectangleTo Draw a Rectangle (See Figure 2-30.)To Explode a Rectangle (See Figure 2-30.)2-13 PolygonTo Draw a Polygon—Center Point (See Figure 2-31.)To Draw a Polygon—Edge Distance (See Figure 2-31.)2-14 PointTo Change the Shape of a Point (See Figure 2-32.)To Change the Size of a Point (See Figure 2-32.)2-15 TextTo Use the Multiline Text Tool (See Figures 2-33 Through 2-39.)The Text Editor PanelTo Access the Text EditorTo Change Text HeightTo Change the Text FontTo Justify TextTo Justify the Text to the RightThe Symbol OptionsText Color2-16 MoveTo Move an Object2-17 CopyTo Copy an ObjectTo Draw Multiple Copies (See Figure 2-45.)2-18 Offset (See Figure 2-46.)2-19 Mirror (See Figure 2-47.)2-20 ArrayTo Use the Rectangular Array OptionTo Use the Polar Array Option2-21 RotateTo Rotate an Object (See Figure 2-51.)2-22 TrimTo Use the Trim Command (See Figure 2-52.)2-23 Extend2-24 BreakTo Use the Break CommandTo Use the First Point Option2-25 ChamferTo Create a Chamfer2-26 FilletTo Draw a Fillet2-27 TableTo Create a Table2-28 Exercise Problems
Chapter 3 Advanced Commands
3-1 Introduction3-2 OsnapTo Access the Osnap CommandsTo Turn Osnap OnTo Change the Size of the Osnap Cursor Box3-3 Osnap—EndpointTo Snap to the Endpoint of an Existing Line3-4 Osnap—Snap FromTo Move a LineTo Change the Angle and Length of a LineTo Apply the Snap From Option to a Circle3-5 Osnap—MidpointTo Draw a Circle About the Midpoint of a Line3-6 Osnap—IntersectionTo Use the Osnap Intersection Command to Define an Ellipse3-7 Osnap—Apparent IntersectionTo Draw a Circle Centered About an Apparent Intersection3-8 Osnap—CenterTo Draw a Line to the Center Point of a Circle3-9 Osnap—QuadrantTo Draw a Line to One of a Circle’s Quadrant Points3-10 Osnap—PerpendicularTo Draw a Line Perpendicular to a Line3-11 Osnap—TangentTo Draw a Line Tangent to a Circle3-12 Osnap—NearestTo Draw a Line from a Point to the Nearest Selected Point on an Existing Line3-13 Sample Problem SP3-13-14 Sample Problem SP3-23-15 GripsTo Turn the Grips Function OffTo Access the Grips Dialog Box3-16 Grips—ExtendTo Extend the Length of a Line (See Figure 3-24.)3-17 Grips—MoveTo Move an Object by Using Grips (See Figure 3-25.)3-18 Grips—RotateTo Rotate an Object by Using Grips (See Figure 3-26.)3-19 Grips—ScaleTo Change the Scale of an Object (See Figure 3-27.)3-20 Grips—MirrorTo Mirror an Object (See Figure 3-28.)3-21 BlocksTo Create a BlockTo Insert a BlockTo Change the Scale of a BlockTo Explode a Block3-22 Working with BlocksTo Insert Blocks at Different AnglesTo Insert Blocks with Different Scale FactorsTo Use the Insert Dialog Box to Change the Shape of a BlockTo Combine Blocks3-23 WblockTo Create a WblockTo Verify that a Wblock Has Been CreatedTo Change the Size of a Wblock3-24 LayersTo Create New LayersTo Change the Color and Linetype of a LayerTo Draw on Different LayersTo Change LayersTo Change the Scale of a LinetypeTo Use the Match ToolTo Turn Layers Off3-25 AttributesTo Add an Attribute to a BlockTo Create a New Block that Includes AttributesTo Insert an Existing Block with AttributesTo Edit an Existing Attribute3-26 Title Blocks with Attributes3-27 Edit PolylineTo Create a Spline from a Given Polyline3-28 Edit SplineTo Edit a Spline3-29 Edit TextTo Change Existing Text3-30 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle—Method I3-31 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle—Method II3-32 Constructing an Ogee Curve (S-Curve) with Equal Arcs3-33 Constructing a Parabola3-34 Constructing a Hyperbola3-35 Constructing a Spiral3-36 Constructing a Helix3-37 Designing by Using Shape ParametersDesign Problem DP3-1Design Problem DP3-23-38 Exercise Problems
Chapter 4 Sketching
4-1 Introduction4-2 Establishing Your Own Style4-3 Graph Paper4-4 Pencils4-5 Lines4-6 Proportions4-7 Curves4-8 Sample Problem SP4-14-9 Isometric Sketches4-10 Sample Problem SP4-24-11 Oblique Sketches4-12 Perspective Sketches4-13 Working in Different Orientations4-14 Exercise Problems

Chapter 5 Orthographic Views
5-1 Introduction5-2 Three Views of an Object5-3 VisualizationTo Draw a Three-Dimensional Box5-4 Hidden Lines5-5 Hidden Line Conventions5-6 Drawing Hidden LinesTo Add Hidden Linetypes to the DrawingTo Create a Hidden Layer for General UseTo Change Layers5-7 Precedence of Lines5-8 Slanted Surfaces5-9 Projection Between Views5-10 Sample Problem SP5-15-11 Compound Lines5-12 Sample Problem SP5-25-13 Oblique Surfaces5-14 Sample Problem SP5-35-15 Rounded Surfaces5-16 Sample Problem SP5-45-17 Holes5-18 Holes in Slanted SurfacesTo Draw an Ellipse Representing a Projected HoleTo Draw Three Views of a Hole in a Slanted SurfaceTo Draw Three Views of a Hole Through an Oblique Surface5-19 Cylinders5-20 Sample Problem SP5-55-21 Cylinders with Slanted and Rounded Surfaces5-22 Sample Problem SP5-65-23 Drawing Conventions and Cylinders5-24 Irregular Surfaces5-25 Sample Problem SP5-75-26 Hole CalloutsTo Draw a Countersunk Hole (See Figure 5-65.)5-27 Castings5-28 Sample Problem SP5-85-29 Thin-Walled Objects5-30 Sample Problem SP5-95-31 Intersections5-32 Sample Problem SP5-105-33 Sample Problem SP5-115-34 Sample Problem SP5-125-35 Designing by Modifying an Existing Part5-36 Drawing Standards5-37 Third- and First-Angle Projections5-38 Exercise Problems
Chapter 6 Sectional Views
6-1 Introduction6-2 Cutting Plane LinesTo Draw a Cutting Plane Line—Method ITo Draw an ArrowheadTo Change the Size of an ArrowheadTo Draw a Cutting Plane Line—Method IITo Draw Cutting Plane Lines6-3 Section Lines6-4 HatchTo Hatch a Given AreaTo Change Hatch PatternsTo Change the Spacing and Angle of a Hatch Pattern6-5 Sample Problem SP6-16-6 Styles of Section Lines6-7 Sectional View Location6-8 Holes in Sections6-9 GradientsTo Create a Gradient6-10 Offset Sections6-11 Multiple Sections6-12 Aligned Sections6-13 Drawing Conventions in Sections6-14 Half, Partial, and Broken-Out Sectional ViewsTo Draw a Broken Line6-15 Removed Sectional Views6-16 BreaksTo Draw an S-Break (See Figure 6-40.)6-17 Sectional Views of Castings6-18 Exercise Problems
Chapter 7 Auxiliary Views
7-1 Introduction7-2 Projection Between Normal and Auxiliary ViewsTo Rotate the Drawing’s Axis System (See Figure 7-6.)7-3 Sample Problem SP7-17-4 Transferring Lines Between ViewsTo Measure the Length of a LineTo Grip and Move a Line (See Figure 7-10.)To Rotate and Move a Line7-5 Sample Problem SP7-27-6 Projecting Rounded Surfaces7-7 Sample Problem SP7-37-8 Projecting Irregular Surfaces7-9 Sample Problem SP7-47-10 Sample Problem SP7-57-11 Partial Auxiliary Views7-12 Sectional Auxiliary Views7-13 Auxiliary Views of Oblique Surfaces7-14 Secondary Auxiliary ViewsTo Draw the First Auxiliary ViewTo Draw the Secondary Auxiliary View7-15 Sample Problem SP7-67-16 Secondary Auxiliary View of an Ellipse7-17 Exercise Problems
Chapter 8 Dimensioning
8-1 Introduction8-2 Terminology and ConventionsSome Common Terms (See Figure 8-2.)Some Dimensioning Conventions (See Figure 8-3.)Some Common Errors to Avoid (See Figure 8-4.)8-3 Linear DimensionTo Create a Horizontal Dimension by Selecting Extension Line Locations or Origins (See Figure 8-5.)To Create a Vertical DimensionTo Create a Horizontal Dimension by Selecting the Object to Be Dimensioned (See Figure 8-6.)To Change the Default Dimension Text—Text OptionTo Change the Default Dimension Text— Mtext OptionTo Edit an Existing Dimension8-4 Dimension StylesTo Change the Scale of a DrawingTo Use the Text Option8-5 UnitsTo Prevent a 0 from Appearing to the Left of the Decimal PointTo Change the Number of Decimal Places in a Dimension Value8-6 Aligned Dimensions (See Figures 8-29 and 8-30.)To Create an Aligned DimensionThe Select Object Option8-7 Radius and Diameter DimensionsTo Create a Radius DimensionTo Alter the Default DimensionTo Remove the Center Mark from a Radius DimensionTo Create a Diameter DimensionTo Add Linear Dimensions to Given Centerlines8-8 Angular DimensionsTo Create an Angular Dimension (See Figure 8-42.)Avoid Overdimensioning8-9 Ordinate DimensionsTo Move the Origin and the Origin Icon (See Figure 8-46.)To Add Ordinate Dimensions to an Object8-10 Baseline DimensionsTo Use the Baseline Dimension Tool (See Figure 8-50.)8-11 Continue DimensionTo Use the Continue Dimension Command (See Figure 8-51.)8-12 Quick DimensionTo Use the Quick Dimension Command8-13 Center MarkTo Add Centerlines to a Given Circle8-14 Mleader and QleaderTo Create a Leader Line with TextTo Draw a Curved Leader LineTo Draw a Leader Line with a Dot at Its End8-15 Text AngleTo Change the Angle of a Dimension Text8-16 Tolerances8-17 Dimensioning HolesTo Dimension Individual HolesTo Dimension Hole Patterns8-18 Placing Dimensions8-19 Fillets and Rounds8-20 Rounded Shapes (Internal)8-21 Rounded Shapes (External)8-22 Irregular Surfaces8-23 Polar Dimensions8-24 Chamfers8-25 Knurling8-26 Keys and Keyseats8-27 Symbols and Abbreviations8-28 Symmetry and Centerline8-29 Dimensioning to Points8-30 Coordinate Dimensions8-31 Sectional Views8-32 Orthographic Views8-33 Very Large RadiiTo Create a Radius for Large Radii8-34 Exercise Problems
Chapter 9 Tolerancing
9-1 Introduction9-2 Direct Tolerance Methods9-3 Tolerance Expressions9-4 Understanding Plus and Minus Tolerances9-5 Creating Plus and Minus Tolerances with AutoCADTo Create Plus and Minus Tolerances by Using the Text OptionTo Create Plus and Minus Tolerances with the Text Override ToolTo Use Dtext to Create a Plus and Minus ToleranceTo Use the Dimension Style ToolThe Symmetrical MethodThe Deviation Method9-6 Limit Tolerances9-7 Creating Limit Tolerances by Using AutoCADTo Create a Limit Tolerance by Using the Dimension Style ManagerTo Modify an Existing Dimension into a Limit Tolerance9-8 Angular TolerancesTo Set the Precision for Angular Dimensions and TolerancesTo Create an Angular Dimension and Tolerance9-9 Standard Tolerances9-10 Double Dimensioning9-11 Chain Dimensions and Baseline DimensionsTo Create Baseline Dimensions by Using AutoCAD9-12 Tolerance StudiesTo Calculate A’s Maximum LengthTo Calculate A’s Minimum Length9-13 Rectangular Dimensions9-14 Hole Locations9-15 Choosing a Shaft for a Toleranced HoleFor Linear Dimensions and Tolerances9-16 Sample Problem SP9-19-17 Sample Problem SP9-29-18 Standard Fits (Metric Values)Clearance FitsTransition FitsInterference Fits9-19 Nominal Sizes9-20 Hole and Shaft Basis9-21 Sample Problem SP9-39-22 Standard Fits (Inch Values)Fits Defined by Using Inch Values Are Classified as Follows9-23 Sample Problem SP9-49-24 Preferred and Standard Sizes9-25 Surface Finishes9-26 Surface Control Symbols9-27 Design ProblemsFloating ConditionFixed ConditionTo Design a Hole Given a Fastener Size9-28 Exercise Problems
Chapter 10 Geometric Tolerances
10-1 Introduction10-2 Tolerances of Form10-3 Flatness10-4 Straightness10-5 Straightness (RFS and MMC)10-6 Circularity10-7 Cylindricity10-8 Geometric Tolerances Created by Using AutoCADTo Define a DatumTo Define a Straightness ValueTo Create a Positional ToleranceTo Create a Basic DimensionTo Create Basic Dimensions from Existing DimensionsTo Add a Limit Feature Tolerance to a HoleTo Add a Positional Tolerance to the Hole’s Feature ToleranceTo Add a Geometric Tolerance with a Leader Line10-9 Tolerances of Orientation10-10 Datums10-11 Perpendi cularity10-12 Parallelism10-13 Angularism10-14 Profiles10-15 Runouts10-16 Positional Tolerances10-17 Virtual ConditionTo Calculate the Virtual Condition for a ShaftTo Calculate the Virtual Condition for a Hole10-18 Floating Fasteners10-19 Sample Problem SP10-110-20 Sample Problem SP10-210-21 Fixed Fasteners10-22 Sample Problem SP10-310-23 Design Problems10-24 Exercise Problems
Chapter 11 Threads and Fasteners
11-1 Introduction11-2 Thread Terminology11-3 Thread Callouts (Metric Units)11-4 Thread Callouts (English Units)11-5 Thread RepresentationsTo Draw a Detailed Thread RepresentationTo Create an Internal Detailed Thread Representation in a Sectional ViewTo Create a Schematic Thread RepresentationTo Create an Internal Schematic Thread RepresentationTo Create a Simplified Thread Representation11-6 Orthographic Views of Internal Threads11-7 Sectional Views of Internal Thread Representations11-8 Types of Threads11-9 How to Draw an External Square Thread11-10 How to Draw an Internal Square Thread11-11 How to Draw an External Acme Thread11-12 Bolts and Nuts11-13 Screws11-14 Studs11-15 Head ShapesTo Draw a Hexagon-Shaped (Hex) HeadTo Draw a Square-Shaped Head11-16 NutsTo Draw a Hexagon-Shaped Finished NutTo Draw a Locking Nut11-17 Sample Problem SP11-111-18 Sample Problem SP11-211-19 Standard Screws11-20 Setscrews11-21 WashersTo Draw a Plain Washer (See Figure 11-35.)11-22 Keys11-23 Rivets11-24 SpringsTo Draw a Detailed Representation of an Extension SpringTo Draw a Detailed Representation of a Compression Spring11-25 Tool PalettesTo Create a Shoulder ScrewTo Change the Scale of a Tool Palette BlockTo Modify the Block11-26 Exercise Problems
Chapter 12 Working Drawings
12-1 Introduction12-2 Assembly Drawings12-3 Drawing Formats (Templates)To Add a Drawing Template12-4 Title BlockDrawing Titles (Names)Drawing NumbersCompany NameScaleRelease DateSheet12-5 Revision Block12-6 Tolerance Block12-7 Release BlockDrawnCheckedDesignStress/WtsMaterialsCustomer12-8 Parts List (Bill of Materials—BOM)12-9 Detail Drawings12-10 First-Angle Projection12-11 Drawing Notes12-12 Design Layouts12-13 Sample Problem SP12-1To Create the Design Layout (See Figure 12-29.)To Create a Drawing Using LayersTo Create a Drawing from a Layout12-14 Sample Problem SP12-2To Create an Assembly Drawing12-15 Sample Problem SP12-312-16 Exercise Problems
Chapter 13 Gears, Bearings, and Cams
13-1 Introduction13-2 Types of Gears13-3 Gear Terminology—SpurFor Spur Gears Using English UnitsFor Spur Gears Using Metric Units13-4 Spur Gear Drawings13-5 Sample Problem SP13-113-6 Sample Problem SP13-2To Draw Meshing Spur Gears (See Figure 13-9B.)13-7 Sample Problem SP13-313-8 Selecting Spur Gears13-9 Center Distance Between Gears13-10 Sample Problem SP13-413-11 Combining Spur Gears13-12 Gear Terminology—Bevel13-13 How to Draw Bevel GearsTo Draw a Matched Set of Beveled Gears13-14 Worm Gears13-15 Helical Gears13-16 Racks13-17 Ball Bearings13-18 Sample Problem SP13-513-19 Bushings13-20 Sample Problem SP13-613-21 Cam Displacement DiagramsTo Set Up a Displacement Diagram13-22 Cam MotionsUniform MotionModified Uniform MotionHarmonic MotionUniform Acceleration and Deceleration13-23 Cam Followers13-24 Sample Problem SP13-713-25 Exercise Problems
Chapter 14 Fundamentals of 3D Drawing
14-1 Introduction14-2 The World Coordinate SystemTo Change the Background Color to White14-3 ViewpointsTo Change the Viewpoint by Using the Views PanelTo Change the Viewpoint by Using the View CommandTo Return to the Original WCS Orientation14-4 Perspective and Parallel GridsTo Create a Drawing with a Perspective GridTo Return to the 2D WCS14-5 3D ModelingTo Access the 3D Modeling Mode14-6 User Coordinate System (UCS)To Draw a Solid BoxTo Create a UCS on the Top SurfaceTo Save a UCSTo Return to the WCSTo Return to a Saved UCSTo Define a UCS by Using the 3-Point Tool14-7 Editing a Solid ModelTo Change the Length and Width of a Solid Model14-8 Visual StylesTo Change Visual Styles14-9 Rotating a UCS AxisTo Rotate About the X-Axis14-10 Sample Problem SP14-114-11 Visual ErrorsTo Change Views14-12 Sample Problem SP14-2To Draw a Circle on the Upper Front SurfaceTo Draw a Rectangle on the Top SurfaceTo Draw an Ellipse on the Left Vertical Surface14-13 Orthographic ViewsTo Create Four ViewportsTo Create Orthographic Views14-14 Line ThicknessTo Use the Thickness CommandTo Draw a Curve by Using Thickness (See Figure 14-46.)14-15 Using the Thickness Command to Create ObjectsTo Draw the BoxTo Create a New UCSTo Draw the Right CylinderTo Draw the Top CylinderTo Return the Drawing to Its Original Settings14-16 Exercise Problems
Chapter 15 Modeling
15-1 Introduction15-2 BoxTo Draw a Box by Using the Corner Option (See Figure 15-2.)To Change the Visual StyleTo Draw a Box from Given DimensionsTo Draw a Cube (See Figure 15-5.)To Use Dynamic Grips15-3 SphereTo Draw a Sphere (See Figure 15-7.)15-4 CylinderTo Draw a Cylinder with a Circular BaseTo Draw a Cylinder with an Elliptical Base15-5 ConeTo Draw a Cone with an Elliptical Base (See Figure 15-10.)To Draw a Cone with a Circular Base (See Figure 15-11.)15-6 WedgeTo Draw a Wedge by Defining Its Corner Point (See Figure 15-13.)To Draw a Wedge by Defining Its Center Point (See Figure 15-14.)To Align a Wedge with an Existing Wedge15-7 TorusTo Draw a Torus15-8 ExtrudeTo Extrude a 2D PolylineTo Create a Polyline from Line Segments15-9 RevolveTo Create a Revolved Solid Object15-10 Helix15-11 Polysolid15-12 Loft15-13 Intersect15-14 Union and SubtractTo Union Two ObjectsTo Subtract an Object15-15 Solid Modeling and UCSs15-16 Combining Solid ObjectsTo Set Up the DrawingTo Draw the First BoxTo Create the Internal Open VolumeTo Create the Top CutoutTo Create a BoxTo Create a Wedge15-17 Intersecting SolidsTo Set Up the DrawingTo Draw the ConeTo Draw the CylinderTo Complete the 3D DrawingTo Create the Viewports for the Orthographic Views15-18 Solid Models of CastingsTo Draw the Basic ShapeTo Create a Polyline from the Basic ShapeTo Extrude the ShapeTo Add the HolesTo Create the Rounded Edges15-19 Thread Representations in Solid Models15-20 List15-21 Massprop15-22 Face and Edge EditingTo Extrude a Face (See Figure 15-65.)To Extrude a Face Along a PathTo Extrude Two Faces at the Same Time (See Figure 15-67.)To Move a Face (See Figure 15-68.)To Offset Faces (See Figure 15-69.)To Rotate a Face (See Figure 15-70.)To Taper a FaceTo Copy a FaceTo Copy Edges (See Figure 15-73.)To Imprint an Object (See Figure 15-74.)15-23 Exercise Problems
Index
Chapter 16 Projects
16-1 Introduction16-2 Project 1: Milling Vise16-3 Project 2: Tenon Jig

Overview

Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 2017 teaches technical drawing using AutoCAD 2017 as its drawing instrument, complying with ANSI standards. Taking a step-by-step approach, it 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. Nearly 150 exercise problems provide instructors with a variety of assignment material and students with an opportunity to develop their creativity and problem-solving capabilities. This book includes the following features:

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.

Covers the latest in dynamic blocks, user interface improvements, and productivity enhancements.

Exercise, 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. Includes examples of how to create an animated assembly, apply dimension to a drawing, calculate shear and bending values, and more!

ANSI standards are discussed when appropriate, introducing students to the appropriate techniques and national standards.

Illustrations and sample problems provided in every chapter, supporting the step-by-step approach by illustrating how to use AutoCAD 2017 and its features to solve various design problems.

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