AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 Bible

by Finkelstein, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780470608234
• ISBN10: 0470608234
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-28
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Even AutoCAD pros keep this book on hand!

Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: This all-in-one guide from AutoCAD guru Ellen Finkelstein has everything you need to master AutoCAD. Start with the fundamentals and quickly progress, or, if you already know AutoCAD, here's all the detail you need to sharpen your skills to a fine point. Every feature is covered. If you want to learn AutoCAD inside and out, this is the book.

-Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project

-Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions

-Build flexible blocks and automate drawings with fields

-Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings

-Customize commands, use shortcuts, and create macros and slideshows

-Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and .NET

Blend surfaces and more by using the new surfaces

Control objects with the parametric constraints

Create hatches with the new tab on the Ribbon

This popular AutoCAD reference-tutorial, the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Bible, will once again be revised by Ellen Finkelstein a long-time AutoCAD instructor and advocate. Because of its comprehensive coverage, it is very popular among both novice and experienced users. No features are left out. Even some of the employees at Autodesk keep this book at their workstations. "Even we need to look things up," writes an AutoCAD beta manager. "This book is the best one on AutoCAD that I have seen and I will recommend it to others."

Coverage of AutoCAD LT a less expensive, "light" version of AutoCAD is also incorporated throughout the book. Finkelstein starts the book with a Quick Start tutorial, so that even beginners will be doing exciting work with AutoCAD on their very first day.

The chapters begin with the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Finkelstein builds on this these chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering. Finally, the book discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA.

What's on the DVD?

-Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011

-Over 130 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals

-A selection of helpful add-on programs

-Video tutorials to help you with the basics and new features

-Bonus chapter on programming AutoCAD with VB.NET

System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.

Start drawing today with Quick Start tutorial

Learn extensive 2D and 3D technical drawing skills

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 the 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 eleventh edition (wow!) of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Table of Contents

About the Author

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 and Object Properties

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 .NET

Appendixes

Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources

What's on the DVD

Index

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