Engineering Design and Graphics Using Mechanical Desktop 5.0

For courses in AutoCAD-Mechanical Desktop.

Focusing on designing and drawing, this reference text also contains extensive instruction on how to use Mechanical Desktop 5.0. It emphasizes the creation of drawings that are compatible with ANSI dimensioning and tolerancing standards.

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Engineering Design and Graphics with Mechanical Desktop 5.0 covers the design and creation of Mechanical Desktop drawings that are compatible with ANSI standards. It incorporates the theory of drawing design and creation along with software commands. By focusing on the design and creation of drawings, users learn to work with Mechanical Desktop in a realistic environment, making the material more relevant and useful. The text also includes tips on using the Internet to gather information and design data. Other features of this text include: *A step-by-step format for presenting software commands *Numerous illustrations and screen captures to highlight important information *Hands-on projects and exercises that allow users to practice, master, and apply the concepts presented in the text *Solved exercises that reinforce the information covered in the chapter