AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible

by Finkelstein, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780470260173
• ISBN10: 0470260173
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-30
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand!Eight previous editions of fans ranging from novices to Autodesk insiders can't be wrong. This bestselling, comprehensive guide is your best, one-stop, go-to guide for everything you'll need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or a novice seeking to start with the basics and progress to advanced programming, every feature is covered. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed with AutoCAD 2009. Start drawing right away with the Quick Start project Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions Reference other drawings and link data to objects Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBAWhat's on the DVD? Trial versions of AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals A selection of helpful add-on programs The entire book in searchable PDFSystem Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.

Author Biography

Ellen Finkelstein learned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the manual because it was in English. After returning to the United States, she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. She has also taught courses on Web writing and usability. Her Web site, www.ellenfinkelstein.com, contains tips and techniques for AutoCAD and PowerPoint, and she publishes a monthly AutoCAD Tips Newsletter. Ellen has written extensively on AutoCAD, including articles for Autodesk’s Web site, such as three white papers on dynamic blocks, and features for AutoCAD’s Help system. She is also the editor of Inside AutoCAD, a monthly newsletter published by Eli Journals.
Ellen’s first book was AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference. Since then, she has written books on PowerPoint, OpenOffice.org (OpenOffice.org For Dummies), Flash (such as Flash CS3 For Dummies), and Web technologies (for example, Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies). You’re holding the ninth edition of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics

Quick Start: Drawing a Window

Starting to Draw

Opening a Drawing

Using Commands

Specifying Coordinates

Setting Up a Drawing

Drawing in Two Dimensions

Drawing Simple Lines

Drawing Curves and Points

Viewing Your Drawing

Editing Your Drawing with Basic Tools

Editing Your Drawing with Advanced Tools

Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights

Obtaining Information from Your Drawing

Creating Text

Drawing Dimensions

Creating Dimension Styles

Drawing Complex Objects

Plotting and Printing Your Drawing

Working with Data

Working with Blocks and Attributes

Referencing Other Drawings

Working with External Databases

Drawing in Three Dimensions

Specifying 3D Coordinates

Viewing 3D Drawings

Creating 3D Surfaces

Creating Solids and Editing in 3D

Rendering in 3D

Organizing and Managing Drawings

Keeping Control of Your Drawings

Working with Other Applications

Creating Electronic Output

Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

Customizing Commands, Toolbars, and Tool Palettes

Creating Macros and Slide Shows

Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns

Creating Shapes and Fonts

Customizing the Ribbon and Menus

Programming AutoCAD

Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics

Exploring AutoLISP Further

Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics

Programming with Visual Basic for Applications

Appendixes

Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources

WhatÆs on the DVD-ROM

Index

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