AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Bible

by Finkelstein, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780470436400
• ISBN10: 0470436409
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-29
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

In-depth coverage of the latest updates to AutoCAD, the leading drawing software on the market As the tenth edition of the bestseller, this book guides readers through the complex AutoCAD interface and commands and is completely updated for the latest version of AutoCAD. Both beginner and experienced AutoCAD users will benefit from the through exploration of the features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and the review of the basics, such as creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates.Tackles more advanced topics including 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, rendering, and more Investigates the complex issues of customizing commands and toolbars and programming AutoCAD using VBA and AutoLISP The DVD features before-and-after drawings for each tutorial, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, the book in PDF format, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCADChristopher Negus (Reedsburg, WI) is the author of the bestselling Linux Bibles, Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bibles, Ubuntu, Fedora and SUSE Toolboxes, Red Hat Linux Bibles, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible. He is a member of the Madison Linux User's Group.Ellen Finkelstein (Fairfield, IA) learned AutoCAD in Israel, and upon her return to the U.S. she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD. Besides writing computer books, she is the creator of online courses for Autodesk and the editor of Inside AutoCAD, a monthly 16-page newsletter.

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, PowerPoint, and presenting, and she publishes the AutoCAD Tips Blog, and a monthly AutoCAD Tips Newsletter. Ellen has written extensively on AutoCAD, including articles for Autodesk’s Web site and features for AutoCAD’s Help system. 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 CS4 For Dummies), and Web technologies (Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies). You’re holding the tenth edition (wow!) of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

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

What's on the DVD-ROM

Index

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