AutoCAD is the leading CAD software in use throughout the world both in industry and academia, for the creation of 2D and 3D technical drawings. It is used by engineers, architects and draughts people. The new release of the AutoCAD software is expected to be published in May 2008 as AutoCAD 2009. This title is ideal for all introductory courses whether vocational or part of undergraduate programmes. Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software. The text includes: hundreds of full-colour drawings and screen shots illustrating the stages within the design process, worked examples and exercises linking the use of AutoCAD to real-world engineering practice, start of chapter learning outcome summaries and end of chapter revision notes and exercises to check the readers' understanding. The book is also supported with a free companion website featuring answers to questions, worked solutions to exercises in the book, further exercises and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results of the exercises for students.