Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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... called text editors , these programs are designed to find gram- matical errors and , to a certain extent , stylistic weaknesses in com- puter - processed text , and help the operator to fix them . They match what we write against a ...
... called text editors , these programs are designed to find gram- matical errors and , to a certain extent , stylistic weaknesses in com- puter - processed text , and help the operator to fix them . They match what we write against a ...
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... called a foldout , or enclosed as a folded copy in a pocket at the back of the document . ( Packaging considerations for oversized drawings are addressed in chapter 6. ) After the necessary reduction , the drawing is very difficult if ...
... called a foldout , or enclosed as a folded copy in a pocket at the back of the document . ( Packaging considerations for oversized drawings are addressed in chapter 6. ) After the necessary reduction , the drawing is very difficult if ...
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... called an orphan ) . Orphans are distracting to readers . Most word processing programs have options called widow control and / or orphan control ; these options should be turned on . We also need to be concerned with page breaks when ...
... called an orphan ) . Orphans are distracting to readers . Most word processing programs have options called widow control and / or orphan control ; these options should be turned on . We also need to be concerned with page breaks when ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle Limited preview - 1995 |
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