This book is your ultimate guide to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, whether you're seeking certification or just looking to draw. Professional designers need complete command of the software's tools and functions, but a deeper exploration of more complex capabilities can help even hobbyists produce work at a higher level of technical proficiency. Features: * Covers only the basics and uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application * CD-Rom can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book's figures in color * Helps you to prepare for the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam eBook Customers:Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at is the dominant design and drafting software for 2D and 3D technical drawings, while AutoCAD LT is the more affordable version often used by students and hobbyists. Solving all of the 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 2018. AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediateincludes over 100 exercises or 'mini-workshops,' that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in color. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application.

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