AutoCAD and Its Applications–Advanced is a useful tool for both classroom instruction and independent study.  The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource once you begin a career in the drafting and design industry. Whether you are learning AutoCAD for the first time or updating your skills, this book is a must.
 
AutoCAD and Its Applications–Advanced provides complete instruction in 3D drafting/modeling. The text includes detailed coverage of 3D coordinate systems; 3D viewing, and solid, surface, and mesh modeling. This text also presents thorough coverage of visual styles (shading), materials, lighting, rendering, and animation.
 

• Heavily illustrated to make learning easy.
• Step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands.
• Exercises on the companion website correlated to each chapter reinforce AutoCAD concepts.
• End-of-chapter review questions and drawing problems check comprehension.