AutoCAD Lab Manual

The AutoCAD Lab Manual provides a comprehensive guide for beginners and intermediate users to master essential AutoCAD tools and techniques. It begins with an overview of the AutoCAD interface, launching methods, and workspace setup. Subsequent chapters cover file management, coordinate systems (Cartesian, polar, absolute, and relative), navigation tools like zoom and pan, and a detailed exploration of drawing and modify commands including line, polyline, circle, trim, extend, and array. Dimensioning techniques and command access methods are clearly explained. The manual also includes 10 structured 2D drawing exercises with step-by-step procedures. Appendices provide shortcut keys, troubleshooting tips, and references for further learning, making it a complete and practical resource for engineering students and professionals.

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Mr. Josy George and Mr. Ashwin Kumar, Assistant Professors in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at LNCT, Bhopal, who have been teaching AutoCAD for the past 10 years.