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The best-selling title that has been helping AutoCAD users for more than two decades is better than ever. This is THE book for users of AutoCAD (R) who are looking for the same great, step-by-step instruction and illustrations in the Beginning AutoCAD (R) Exercise Workbook and want to delve deeper into AutoCAD 2017's features. Designed for students, teachers, and professionals in the field, the Advanced AutoCAD (R) 2017 Exercise Workbook includes invaluable, updated coverage of essential features for intermediate and advanced users. For example, this new book covers creating Metric master templates, border and title blocks, and dimension styles. A Game-Changer! For the first time, this top-selling Workbook and the companion title Beginning AutoCAD (R) 2017 Exercise Workbook now include both METRIC and INCH measurements side by side, so that readers worldwide can benefit from all of the instructions and exercises. NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES PDF Import command allowing users to import a .pdf file directly into AutoCAD as usable geometry and/or text. Instructions on the Share Design View command, explaining how to share a design on the web without compromising the original drawing data. Dialog Box enhancements, plus useful Q's & A's. Two new dimension commands, Associative Centerlines and Associative Center Marks, which are both fully editable. How to send 3D model designs to a 3D printer, or save them for use at a later date. A refreshed cover design highlights the latest editions of the AutoCAD Exercise Workbook series. This is the right book for users who liked the author's ""Beginning AutoCAD"" workbook and want to learn more about AutoCAD's features, including Xref, Attributes, and 3D solids. This clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text is totally updated for AutoCAD 2017 and 2017 LT, and it offers several new and improved features. All exercises are easy to print on standard 8 1/2"" x 11"" paper. For use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2017 only.Cheryl Shrock recently retired as Professor and Chairperson of Computer Aided Design at Orange Coast College in California, where she had taught since 1990. She is an Autodesk (R) registered author. Previous to teaching, she owned and operated a commercial product and machine design company, using CAD to create and document designs. This book draws upon both her teaching and industry experience. Steve Heather has 30-plus years of experience as a practicing mechanical engineer and has taught AutoCAD to engineering and architectural students at the college level. He is an authorized AutoCAD beta tester and a member of AutoCAD Connected Desktop Customer Council. Steve lives near Canterbury, England, and welcomes your questions or comments at: steve.heather@live.com.

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Cheryl Shrock recently retired as Professor and Chairperson of Computer Aided Design at Orange Coast College in California, where she had taught since 1990. She is an Autodesk(R) registered author. Previous to teaching, she owned and operated a commercial product and machine design company, using CAD to create and document designs. This book draws upon both her teaching and industry experience. Steve Heather has 30-plus years of experience as a practicing mechanical engineer and has taught AutoCAD to engineering and architectural students at the college level. He is an authorized AutoCAD beta tester and a member of AutoCAD Connected Desktop Customer Council. Steve lives near Canterbury, England, and welcomes your questions or comments at: steve.heather@live.com.

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