Provides a comprehensive introduction to this new version of the world's most widely used computer-aided drawing package. The book presents a practical and logical course of work to the reader, beginning at first principles and going on to more complex exercises in two- and three-dimensional drawing.

Millennium fever has hit the AutoCAD world with the landmark release of AutoCAD 2000.

An Introduction to AutoCAD 2000 provides a comprehensive introduction to this new version of the world's most widely used computer-aided drawing package. The book presents a practical and logical course of work to the reader, beginning at first principles and going on to more complex exercises in two- and three-dimensional drawing.

All the basic features of the package are covered, as are some of the key enhancements in AutoCAD 2000. A colour section of working screenshots illustrate how the package is used, and include examples of 2D drawings and fully rendered 3D models. The special appendices covering printing and plotting, and the separate glossaries of AutoCAD tool names and general computing terms, make this a first-class introduction to AutoCAD 2000.

An Introduction to AutoCAD 2000 is an essential introduction to AutoCAD 2000 for engineering students and practitioners, either using the software for the first time or upgrading from previous versions of AutoCAD. It is particularly suitable for engineering and construction courses in further and higher education.

Alf Yarwood is the author of many books in the area of computer and technical drawing, including AutoCAD Release 14: A Concise Guide, An Introduction to AutoCAD Release 14, An Introduction to AutoCAD Release 13, AutoCAD Release 12 for Students, An Introduction to 3D Studio Max for Windows 95 and An Introduction to AutoCAD LT 97, all published by Longman. He has been a teacher and examiner in the field for over 30 years and is a Registered Developer with AutoCAD's manufacturers, Autodesk.