SDC Publications: Newest AutoCAD 2008 Titles

Introduction to AutoCAD 2008 for Civil Engineering Applications

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The main purpose of this book is to provide civil engineering students with a clear presentation of the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2008. Each chapter starts with the chapter objectives followed by the introduction. The contents of each chapter are organized into well-defined sections that contain step-by-step instructions to carry out the AutoCAD commands.

Principles and Practice: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2008

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This textbook has been completely updated for AutoCAD 2008 and includes a new chapter (chapter five) which covers hand sketching. Principles and Practices: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2008 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2008 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course.

Interior Design Using AutoCAD 2008

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This textbook is an intermediate level tutorial which uses commercial interior design exercises as the means to teach AutoCAD 2008. The student begins a campus library floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the library project is followed through to create FFE plans, interior elevations, schedules, and details.

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2008 Instruction

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2008 Instruction is specifically designed to be used in a one or two credit introduction to engineering graphics course. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, and gives engineering students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering drawings. A two credit class should be able to cover all the topics presented in this book.

AutoCAD 2008 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modeling

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This textbook contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2008's 3D modeling functions.

AutoCAD 2008 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This textbook contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students to AutoCAD 2008. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. Students will learn to use the AutoCAD Heads-up DesignTM interface, which means the students will learn to focus on the design, not on the keyboard.

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2008

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This textbook starts with a basic introduction to AutoCAD 2008 and then begins a house floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, details, etc. Throughout the project, new AutoCAD commands are covered at the appropriate time.

Engineering Graphics Technical Sketching and AutoCAD 2008

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering Graphics Technical Sketching and AutoCAD 2008 provides a thorough introduction to the graphic language and AutoCAD software. Freehand sketching exercises are formatted on special grids. This book uses logical and powerful analyzation techniques to develop visualization skills.

Autodesk AutoCAD 2008: Fundamentals

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

This manual is designed to be used during instructor led training in an eight week class. This is a basic training course for new AutoCAD users. It is geared for students with little or no prior experience using AutoCAD.