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In-depth coverage of all new software features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This popular reference-tutorial has once again been revised by AutoCAD guru Ellen Finkelstein to provide you with the most up-to-date coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
You'll begin with a Quick Start tutorial so that even if you're brand new to AutoCAD, you can get started working with it right away. You'll then move on to the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. After developing a solid foundation on the essentials of AutoCAD, the book gradually builds upon early chapters as it covers more and more complex topics and techniques.* Presenting the popular AutoCAD reference-tutorial, once again revised by Ellen Finkelstein a long-time AutoCAD instructor and advocate * Starts with a tutorial on AutoCAD that covers the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates * Builds on early chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering * Discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA * The DVD contains before and after drawings for each tutorial, bonus appendices, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD
Packed with essential information on both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this resource is a must-have if you're eager to get started creating 2D and 3D technical drawings.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Contents
About the Author vi
Part I
Quick Start: Drawing a Window 3
Chapter 1: Starting to Draw 15
Chapter 2: Opening a Drawing 31
Chapter 3: Using Commands 39
Chapter 4: Specifying Coordinates 59
Chapter 5: Setting Up a Drawing 97
Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions 113
Chapter 6: Drawing Simple Lines 115
Chapter 7: Drawing Curves and Points 123
Chapter 8: Viewing Your Drawing 139
Chapter 9: Editing Your Drawing with Basic Tools 169
Chapter 10: Editing Your Drawing with Advanced Tools 193
Chapter 11: Organizing Drawings with Layers and Object Properties 259
Chapter 12: Obtaining Information from Your Drawing 295
Chapter 13: Creating Text 315
Chapter 14: Drawing Dimensions 367
Chapter 15: Creating Dimension Styles 417
Chapter 16: Drawing Complex Objects 449
Chapter 17: Plotting and Printing Your Drawing 493
Part III: Working with Data 529
Chapter 18: Working with Blocks and Attributes 531
Chapter 19: Referencing Other Drawings 601
Chapter 20: Working with External Databases 623
Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions 653
Chapter 21: Specifying 3D Coordinates 655
Chapter 22: Viewing 3D Drawings 683
Chapter 23: Creating 3D Surfaces 731
Chapter 24: Creating Solids and Editing in 3D 779
Chapter 25: Rendering in 3D 851
Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings 883
Chapter 26: Keeping Control of Your Drawings 885
Chapter 27: Working with Other Applications 943
Chapter 28: Creating Electronic Output 967
Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 993
Chapter 29: Customizing Commands, Toolbars, and Tool Palettes 995
Chapter 30: Creating Macros and Slide Shows 1019
Chapter 31: Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns 1031
Chapter 32: Creating Shapes and Fonts 1043
Chapter 33: Customizing the Ribbon and Menus 1055
Part VII: Programming AutoCAD 1083
Chapter 34: Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics 1085
Chapter 35: Exploring AutoLISP Further 1101
Chapter 36: Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics 1125
Chapter 37: Bonus Programming with .NET BC1
Part VIII: Appendixes 1143
Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 1145
Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources 1175
Appendix C: What s on the DVD 1181
Index 1189
