AutoCAD shows users how to create precise 2D and 3D technical drawings, and this book offers readers practical advice, proven methods, and reliable tips from the authors' years of CAD experience.

Fully updated to cover the new features of AutoCAD "X". Topics discussed include creating a basic layout, drawing and editing, writing text in drawings, plotting, creating and editing an external reference file, CAD standards, and drawing on the Internet.

Writing style offers a gentle and humorous approach to the subject matter of creating complex and intricate technical drawings