A valuable tool for architects and engineers, this book teaches the fundamentals of drafting through the use of sketches on gridded paper done with triangles, a circle template and a minimum of other tools and supplies (only a pencil and eraser are absolutely necessary) - and at the same time integrates a practical and empowering introduction to AutoCAD, providing sample drawings on a diskette that are the same as or similar to the pencil sketches found in the text. Offers users a completely self-contained learning resource that does not require any drafting tools, and complies with all versions of AutoCAD - from Release 12 up to 14. Contains all of the guidelines and gridded paper necessary to complete assignments. Provides step-by-step methodologies that illustrate the different ways processes can be done to attain the same goal, and includes a hierarchy of drawings and a relations to parts list in the final chapter (The Drawing System). From the Back CoverA valuable tool for architects and engineers, this book teaches the fundamentals of drafting through the use of sketches on gridded paper done with triangles, a circle template and a minimum of other tools and supplies (only a pencil and eraser are absolutely necessary) - and at the same time integrates a practical and empowering introduction to AutoCAD, providing sample drawings on a diskette that are the same as or similar to the pencil sketches found in the text. Offers users a completely self-contained learning resource that does not require any drafting tools, and complies with all versions of AutoCAD - from Release 12 up to 14. Contains all of the guidelines and gridded paper necessary to complete assignments. Provides step-by-step methodologies that illustrate the different ways processes can be done to attain the same goal, and includes a hierarchy of drawings and a relations to parts list in the final chapter (The Drawing System).