Publisher's Synopsis
This text introduces students to the latest version of AUTOCAD software and presents it as a versatile tool for engineering graphics and design. The text explains its value in the design process, outlines the capabilities of different CADD systems and discusses its usage in modern industry.;Including the new version 10 of AutoCAD, this book is aimed at undergraduates with a knowledge of manual graphics using AutoCAD, CAD or computer graphics in general engineering/graphics departments or mechanical engineering/technical departments.