- Provides problems with a wide range of difficulty to challenge students with varying abilities.- Highly readable with an appealing format and layout.- Includes a study of basic Computer-Aided Drafting.

- Provides problems with a wide range of difficulty to challenge students with varying abilities.- Highly readable with an appealing format and layout.- Includes a study of basic Computer-Aided Drafting.

AutoCAD and Its Applications--Basics 2012 provides instruction for mastering AutoCAD commands, tools, and drawing and dimensioning techniques. Step-by-step tutorial exercises provide hands-on reinforcement of topics covered in the text. The exercises are delivered with a Student Companion Web site, permitting students to refer to the steps on-screen while working in AutoCAD.

Fully updated to reflect the features of AutoCAD 2000, this versatile book can be used to learn AutoCAD as part of a self-study program, and is suitable for a wide range of different CAD topics. Enables readers to relate commands to producing drawings, presenting topics in the order in which they are actually used. Provides numerous drawing exercises and modeling exercises throughout. Explores AutoCAD 2000 3D Orbiter and its options in the book's 3D chapters. Covers new AutoCAD 2000 features such as new plotting features, right-click menus, references to new model-space-paper space features contained in new layouts, and new lineweight command. Updates margin art describing menus and toolbars from AutoCAD Release 14 to AutoCAD 2000. For engineers or technical draftspersons looking to brush up on their AutoCAD skills.

The student workbook is design to help the user retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions, key term definition queries, multiple choice, fill in the blank and true or false problems.

Packed with vivid illustrations and a complete set of commercial prints, best-selling BLUEPRINTS AND PLANS FOR HVAC, 4th Edition combines in-depth instruction with relevant hands-on applications to equip you with the skills to succeed in the workplace. Now in an engaging four-color format, this popular text will help you master the basics of blueprint reading and apply these new skills in the HVAC trade. This Fourth Edition has been updated to include the latest codes and technological advancements, while still covering all the critical areas of study, including using the architect's and engineer's scale, creating and using working and construction drawings and freehand sketching and drafting with instruments. In addition, the new CourseMate solution includes extra activities and CAD files to increase the number of real-world exercises. Practical, current and exceedingly accurate, BLUEPRINTS AND PLANS FOR HVAC, 4th Edition will serve you in the classroom and beyond.