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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Page 97
... necessary reduction , the drawing is very difficult if not impossible to decipher . Also , they usually contain dimensional lines , centerlines , hidden lines , phantom lines , and other drafting conventions necessary for full ...
... necessary reduction , the drawing is very difficult if not impossible to decipher . Also , they usually contain dimensional lines , centerlines , hidden lines , phantom lines , and other drafting conventions necessary for full ...
Page 152
... necessary to fit a segment of copy into a smaller space than it would normally require . Most word processing programs have expanded and condensed letter spacing options . When only a small adjustment of space is necessary , the letter ...
... necessary to fit a segment of copy into a smaller space than it would normally require . Most word processing programs have expanded and condensed letter spacing options . When only a small adjustment of space is necessary , the letter ...
Page 307
... necessary when the treatment plant is out of service . Alternatively , the sentence may be placed on a separate line , in which case there is no punctuation after the listing item : -Feedwater makeup Such makeup is necessary when the ...
... necessary when the treatment plant is out of service . Alternatively , the sentence may be placed on a separate line , in which case there is no punctuation after the listing item : -Feedwater makeup Such makeup is necessary when the ...
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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