This comprehensive text leads students through the basic fundamentals and advanced features of AutoCad for architectural drawing. Step-by-step exercises and applications with tutorials make this a hands-on learning system. Saka teaches students how to produce architectural working drawings and construction-related documents accurately and precisely, along with the skills required to master 2D drawing commands and procedures. FEATURES/BENEFITS Fully compatible with Release 2000i and Release 2000. In-depth coverage of commands significant to architectural drawing-e.g., MULTILINE; and AIA CAD Layer guidelines. Step-by-step exercises throughout. Extensive coverage of Express Tools. Detailed treatment of drawing set-up procedures. Tips, tricks, warnings, and shortcuts. More than 150 real-world, hands-on drawing exercises. Logical, progressive presentation. Chapter-opening objectives. Chapter tests. Tables and charts. CONTENTS Introduction to AutoCAD 2000i and AutoCAD 2000. Establishing Drawing Settings. Establishing Drawing Setup. Establishing Drawing Aids. Drawing Lines. Drawing Basic Objects and Shapes. Creating Precision Points and Segments. Saving and Ending Drawings. Creating Layers and Linetypes. Multiple Design Environment and AutoCAD Designcenter. Displaying Objects and Creating Views. Basic Editing and Modifying. Advanced Editing. Creating Text Styles and Placing Text. Managing AutoCAD Files and Establishing User Settings. Drawing Information at Your Fingertips. Drawing Multilines. Architectural Dimensioning. Creating Architectural Symbols. Creating Architectural Graphic Patterns. Assigning Attributes to Symbols. Layouts and Paper Space. Printing and Plotting. Externally Referenced Drawings. VISIT www.prenhall.com/saka for drawing files and release updates
