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This page is for those who need information on Computer Aided Design.
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CAD Tips
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couple of tips to make your CAD work easier to perform and better in result. Following
those tips is more information for the CAD user. Use blocks,
objects, and shapes. You can build your own library, or buy one. Doing so will reduce the
time and effort it takes to do the job right.
And if you put some thought into these, you'll have automatic
standards compliance.
The second tip is this. Keep learning. Those books at right, for
example, will help you be a faster, more accurate, and generally more competent CAD
worker.
If you are having problems with your CAD station, visit
Mindconnection's free library (click on the library link at top of this page) for a whole
slew of computer hardware and software tips. Click here to see all of our books on CAD.
Here's a sampling.
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AutoCAD Books Sampling
AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007 Bible  by Ellen Finkelstein (Paperback - July 5, 2006).
Popular among both novice and experienced AutoCAD users, this comprehensive book begins with an overview of the basics of AutoCAD, such as creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Coverage becomes more in-depth as each chapter builds off the previous one, with discussions of 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, and rendering. Youll learn to customize commands and toolbars; program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA; and review AutoCAD LT. A "Quick Start" will have beginners creating a CAD drawing on their first day. The accompanying CD-ROM provides before-and-after real-world drawings, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, the book in searchable PDF format, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD software.
AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies by David Byrnes (Paperback - May 8, 2006).
If you’re new to AutoCAD, relax. It may look tough, but with a little help from AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies, you’ll have it purring like a kitten in no time. This practical and humorous guide shows you the easy way to create precise 2-D and 3-D technical drawings using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. Based primarily on the authors’ real-world experience, it demonstrates reliable, proven methods, and steers you away from flashy features that may demo well, but won’t help you get your work done. This friendly, easy-to-follow guide delivers what you need to know about:
- Creating a basic layout
- Drawing and editing
- Writing text in drawings
- Plotting
- Creating and editing an external reference file
- CAD standards
- Drawing on the Internet
Fully updated to reflect the changes in latest AutoCAD release, AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies gets you past the jitters in a hurry and guides you gently to AutoCAD proficiency.
AutoCAD2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008: No Experience Required by David Frey (Paperback - May 7, 2007).
Presenting you with the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world’s leading CAD software, this this perennial bestseller is completely revised and features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest AutoCAD features, such as dynamic blocks, external references, and 3D design. You’ll get concise explanations and practical tutorials that you can follow sequentially or jump in at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex Web site, www.sybex.com/go/aCADner2008. Either way, you’ll master AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in its essentials, and see quick results.
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Interesting CAD utilities: http://www.geocities.com/tintmichael/MT_PROG/MT_SECTION.htm
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Other CAD Websites
- AutoCAD
Drafting Service. AutoCAD Drafting Service provides CAD drafting services including design development, construction documents, as-built drawings, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings.
http://www.autoCADdrafting.com.
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3d
architectural software and
CAD design software.
PunchCAD offers state-of-the-art tools for creating and editing CAD
drawings. Both 3D and 2D autoCAD software, both Macintosh (Mac) and PC.
http://www.punchCAD.com.
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CAD Services - Providing professional computer aided design and drafting services (CAD services) to engineers, architects and contractors since 1995. Paper to CAD conversion, scanning, 3D modeling and rendering and 2D CAD drafting available by experienced technologists.
http://www.cad-design-and-drafting-services.com.
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CAD drafting and CAD conversion. GreatCAD offers a full range of CAD
drafting services including design development, construction documents,
as-built drawings, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
http://www.greatCAD.com.
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Cabinet shop drawings.
This CAD shop provides professional grade cabinet shop drawings to casework,
architectural millwork, and cabinetry manufacturers throughout the USA.
http://CADshopdrawings.com.
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Design
Presentation Cad Conversion and drafting Services. DesignPresentation,
an ISO 9001:2000 company, is a leading provider of raster to vector
conversion (AutoCAD and other CAD drafting, Microstation, logo designing,
graphic design), desktop publishing (word processing, typing, data entry,
database).
http://www.designpresentation.com/
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DPT Fast Rapid Prototyping. This is a rapid prototyping/tooling
company specializing in stereolithography (SLA). DPT works with CAD files to
bring models to reality.
http://www.dpt-fast.com/.
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HandToCAD drafting and conversion services. HandToCAD is a leading
design solutions provider to the global AEC industry customers worldwide. We
provide flexible, on-demand support to architectural, engineering and
construction firms, enabling them to keep up with the latest industry codes
and CAD technologies. Our AEC clients access our large and experienced team
of designers and engineers to quickly iterate through their design process,
from 3D architectural renderings to detailed construction, submittal and
shop drawings.
http://www.handtocad.com/
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Home plans. House plans for your dream home, full set of construction drawings ready for permit submittal.
Custom home plans, and house plans are this firm's specialty.
http://www.homeplanshouseplans.com
http://www.homeplanshouseplans.com
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House plans and
custom home designs & floor plans. House Plan Drafting offers
custom house plans, home designs, and floor plans for builders and
residential customers. Builder ready blueprints available.
http://houseplandrafting.com/
- Paper to
CAD conversion service. Paper to Cad Conversion service you can afford, within your budget and time frame.
Blueprint to CAD conversions, convert your prints to digitized CAD drawings.
http://aCADconversion.com/
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Solid Concepts Rapid
Prototyping. Solid Concepts is a supplier of rapid prototyping,
direct digital manufacturing, tooling and injection molding services.
http://www.solidconcepts.com/
- Reverse Engineering Services. EMS
provides 3d scanning, reverse engineering, and prototyping services involving both on-site and off-site engagement models.
Their USP lies in executing large scale 3d scanning and reverse engineering projects.
- Zoom
RP Prototyping. Zoom RP claims to provide the fastest prototyping on the
planet. Why not put them to the test?
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