Appropriate for an Engineering Graphics course, this book complies with ANSI standards and teaches technical drawing using AutoCAD as its drawing instrument. Taking a step-by-step approach, it encourages readers to work at their own pace. Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD&reg; 2011 uses sample problems and illustrations to guide users through the powerful features of the AutoCAD drawing program. Unique to this text, over 140 exercise problems are included to provide instructors with a variety of assignment material and students with an opportunity to develop both their creativity and their problem-solving capabilities. Several new and more difficult problems have been added.<BR><BR>The chapters on three-dimensional drawing have been rewritten as the surface commands have been extensively revised. There are many new, more difficult assembly drawings throughout the book. They include castings, cams, gears, and general assemblies. Many of the new exercises include design exercises that require students to define and select new sizes. The emphasis is on drawing.