Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers all of the 2D tools in AutoCAD 2013 and uses "mixed units" - inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing functions of this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects, see all of the book's figures in color, and draw with AutoCAD 2013. "Complete 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD [ registered] 2013" includes 80 exercises or "mini-workshops," that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Chapters 11 to 20 will cover the more advanced 2D features and functions of AutoCAD 2013. This book is an ideal source to prepare the reader to pass the two Autodesk exams to earn the prestigious ACA (AutoCAD Certified Associate) and ACP (AutoCAD Certified Professional). This book covers all the 2D subjects mentioned in the exam and more. This title is designed for novice users of AutoCAD 2013. It is most useful for "teach yourself" or instructor-led AutoCAD training in Levels 1 and 2. No previous CAD experience is required. It is accompanied by a DVD featuring projects, drawings, plots, 4-color figures, etc. It includes 80 "mini-workshops," that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. It uses both English and metric units in examples, exercises, projects and descriptions. It prepares the reader to pass the two Autodesk exams to earn the prestigious ACA (AutoCAD Certified Associate) and ACP (AutoCAD Certified Professional). It covers all of the first and second level commands such as blocks, text, hatching, dimensioning, plotting, sheet sets, markups, and more.
