2D Design: Introducing AutoCAD 2007; Introducing drawing; Osnap, AutoSnap and Draw tools; Zoom, Pan and templates; The modifying tools; Dimensions and text; Orthographic and isometric; Hatching; Blocks and inserts; Other types of file format; Sheet sets; Building drawing. 3D Design: Introducing 3D modelling; 3D models in viewports; The modification of 3D models; Rendering; Three dimensional space; 3D surface models; Editing 3D solid models; Other features of 3D modelling; Internet tools; Design and AutoCAD 2007. Appendices: Printing / Plotting; List of tools; Some set variables. Index.
Introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, this book goes on to demonstrate construction of 3D solid model drawings and rendering of 3D models. It contains hundreds of full-color drawings and screen-shots to illustrate the stages within the design process.