AutoCAD 2010: A Problem Solving Approach 
 
Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet
Published by Autodesk Press, USA
ISBN 13: 978-1-4390-5567-0
ISBN 10: 1-4390-5567-X
Paperback 1408 Pages

New Material Added
Evaluation Chapters, Projects, Related Links, Tips and Notes
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This book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD 2010 commands and how to use them in solving drafting and design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with examples and illustrations that make it easy to understand their function and application. At the end of each topic, there are examples that illustrate the function of the command and how it can be used in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, create text, create and insert symbols, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, create blocks and dynamic blocks, create 3D objects, mesh objects and solid models, and render a scene

Some of the features of this text book are:
·  Step-by-step instructions for creating annotative objects, making and inserting symbols, and dimensioning drawings

   promote efficient use of the software while strengthening your problem-solving skills.

.  One new chapter added on adding constraints.

·  Usage of commands and shortcuts to increase efficiency of the users.

·  Additional information is provided to the users in the form of Tips and Notes..
·  Dual emphasis on conceptual learning and hands-on practice fosters a thorough understanding of the power of

   AutoCAD 2010 for engineers, architects, drafters, and designers.

Evaluation Chapters of AutoCAD 2010: A Problem Solving Approach textbook (zipped pdf files)
(These files have been posted for evaluation only)
  contents-acad-2010(49 KB),   c01-acad-2010-eval (1.9 MB),
c15-
acad-2010-eval (984 KB), c20-acad-2010-eval (761 KB),
c26-
acad-2010-eval (2.6 MB)
Free Software Download   If you are a student and have a school-issued email address from a college or university, you can click on the following link and download the software for free:

http://students7.autodesk.com/?lbon=1 

Free Chapters
Additional chapters in the zipped PDF format
  c31-acad-2010 (291 KB), c32-acad-2010 (801 KB),
c33-
acad-2010 (430 KB), c34-acad-2010 (575 MB),
c35-acad-2010 (99 KB)
Free Technical Support   For free technical support, please email to techsupport@cadcim.com
Student Projects (.dwg files)
The project consists of detail and assembly drawings with BOM. The project also contains solid model, both assembled and exploded
  student-proj-acad-2010.zip
Tips and Notes (MS Word 2000 file)
These tips and notes are in addition to those given in the AutoCAD 2009: A Problem Solving Approach textbook
  tips-and-notes-acad-2010.zip
Related Links
For more information on AutoCAD 2009 and other products of Autodesk, visit these links.
  http://www.autodeskpress.com/
http://www.autodesk.com/
Drawings for Practice of AutoCAD on Internet
 
  Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3