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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... figures used is a function of the accu- racy of the measuring device . For instance , when we measure a room with a ... figure ; those to the left generally do not . ) If we divide 20.000 by 3 , however , our answer is no more accurate ...
... figures used is a function of the accu- racy of the measuring device . For instance , when we measure a room with a ... figure ; those to the left generally do not . ) If we divide 20.000 by 3 , however , our answer is no more accurate ...
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... figure less than 100 means that the figure is being reduced ; a value greater than 100 indicates enlargement . The final size of the picture in relation to the size of the original may be calculated using a printer's proportional scale ...
... figure less than 100 means that the figure is being reduced ; a value greater than 100 indicates enlargement . The final size of the picture in relation to the size of the original may be calculated using a printer's proportional scale ...
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... figure 8-2 . A more realistic relationship between the technical and communication processes is the parallel one , shown in figure 8-3 . It provides a basis for effectively planning and managing these two highly interrelated processes ...
... figure 8-2 . A more realistic relationship between the technical and communication processes is the parallel one , shown in figure 8-3 . It provides a basis for effectively planning and managing these two highly interrelated processes ...
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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