Implement, execute, adjust, and administer CAD systems!This text/reference presents fundamental principles and theories in the function, application, management, and design of 2- and 3-D CAD systems-illustrating troubleshooting procedures and control techniques for enhanced system operation and development.Offers an extensive glossary of key terms and concepts, as well as useful end-of-chapter review questions. The CAD Guidebook provides surefire strategies to alternate among, and become comfortable with, a wide range of CAD systemsconstruct appropriate design processespredict hardware and software interactions monitor CAD environmentscreate and analyze 3-D CAD assemblies, surfaces, and componentsplan efficient approaches for part modelingeffectively utilize and allocate available resourcestranslate models to alternate system formatsThe CAD Guidebook is an essential reference for mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, software, computer, design, quality, and reliability engineers, and an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.