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CADCIM Technologies,
a pioneer in the field of CAD/CAM textbooks, announces the release of
AutoCAD 2014: A Problem-Solving Approach
textbook by Prof. Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA and
CADCIM Technologies. For detailed information about the textbook and its table of contents,
please click on
http://cadcim.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ISBN=978-1-936646-55-5. Please note that
this textbook is now published by CADCIM Technologies and the price has been reduced
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The textbook comes with the following
Free Teaching and Learning Resources for the faculty members and students:
- Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
- Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter in the textbook. (For faculty only).
- Part files of all illustrations, tutorials, and exercises in the textbook.
- Instructor’s Guide providing solution to all review questions and
instructions to create models for exercises (For faculty only).
- Class Tests (For faculty only).
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eBook Publishing
Taking into consideration the varied requirement of the users,
AutoCAD 2014:
A Problem-Solving Approach
textbook is also
available in an electronic format that makes it portable and convenient to
read on your computer or laptop.
If you are a faculty member, you can register by clicking on the following link to
access the teaching resources: http://cadcim.com/Registration.aspx. The student resources
are available at: www.cadcim.com. We also provide Live Virtual Online Training on various software packages. For more information, write us at sales@cadcim.com.
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Some of the
Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:
- Consists of 36 pedagogical sequenced chapters covering the application part of AutoCAD.
- The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.
- Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience.
- Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process.
- Additional information is provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips and
notes.
- Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions are provided at the end of each chapter
so that the users can assess their knowledge.
- Step-by-step instructions promote efficient use of the software while strengthening
the problem-solving skills.
- Usage of commands and shortcuts to increase efficiency of the users.
- Dual emphasis on conceptual learning and hands-on practice leads to a thorough understanding
of AutoCAD 2014.
- Latest enhancements in software like Inventor Fusion, Drawing Views, and In-canvas
Viewport Controls etc. have been added.
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AutoCAD 2014: A Problem Solving Approach textbook contains a
detailed explanation of AutoCAD 2014 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. 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.
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About the Authors
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are
committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and
Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related
technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have strong academic
and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students
face when they start working in industry. All our textbooks have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching
and learning, and also exposes students to the real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive
study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.
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