Chapter 16

Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

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This chapter contains information about computer aided drafting

After reading this chapter you will be able to

  • understand the advantage, CAD software has over conventional drafting
  • understand the basic operations that can be done on AutoCAD
16.1 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD)

With the increasing use of computers most of the companies and offices are replacing their drafting boards with Computer Aided Drafting Systems, which have a tremendous advantage over conventional drafting. In the process of manufacturing a product, the first step is to make a design or sketch on paper. Designing is ...

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