Designed as a useful, non-intimidating companion covering both management and technical issues, this is a book that no A/E firm should be without. It covers a wide range of topics pertaining to CAD, from CAD management to disaster handling, with illustrations throughout.

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Fundamentals. 2. Hardware and Software Basics. 3. CAD and Networks. 4. Procedures: The Foundation for Efficient Work. 5. The CAD Environment. 6. Managing the CAD Department. 7. A Brief Guide to AutoCAD for Managers. 8. The Hard Copy: Plotting and Printing. 9. Disaster Handling. 10. The Future. 11. Epilogue. Vendors List. Illustration Credits. Index.