By: Paul H. Wyss

Practical AutoCAD® is a concise and easy-to-use new text covering the essentials of AutoCAD® 2007. Commands are explained in easy-to-understand language and examples allow students to apply their knowledge.

Practical AutoCAD provides:

• Detailed illustrations with authentic screen captures and AutoCAD drawings
• Tutorial Videos demonstrating key AutoCAD commands and features on the included CD-ROM
• Numerous examples throughout the text for immediate reinforcement of topics
• Chapter exercises allowing students to apply knowledge of AutoCAD commands and features
• Command Reference Boxes throughout the text that provide a quick and easy reference for using AutoCAD commands
• Objectives at the beginning of each chapter
• Mechanical and architectural projects for developing professional drawings to use in portfolios

Included with the text is a CD-ROM which features:

• Quick Quizzes™ that reinforce fundamental concepts
• An Illustrated Glossary that provides a helpful reference to common AutoCAD and drafting terms
• Drawing Files that can be used to complete examples and exercises
• Tutorial Videos that provide instruction on AutoCAD commands and features
• Reference Material that provides quick access to Internet links for manufacturer, association, and American Tech resources

The Resource Guide includes an instructor's guide, instructional outlines, PowerPoint® presentations, pretest and posttest, and answer keys. The Resource Guide also includes a CD-ROM with electronic slides of all the illustrations from the textbook and web links to valuable instructional resources on the Internet. This truly is a complete instructional package for teaching industrial maintenance.

Resource Guide includes:

• Instructor’s Guide
• Instructional Outlines
• Illustrated Glossary
• Pretest and Posttest Exams
• Drawing Files
• PowerPoint® Presentations
• Electronic Slides
• Tutorial Videos
• Answer Key