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Summary

10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD BibleEven AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers!Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed.Start drawing right away with a Quick Start projectDraw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensionsReference other drawings and link data to objectsBuild, view, and present complex 3D drawingsCustomize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macrosProgram AutoCAD using AutoLISPr and VBAWhat's on the DVD?Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionalsA selection of helpful add-on programsThe entire book in searchable PDFVideos on the two big new features of AutoCAD 2010- Parametric Constraints and Mesh SolidsSystem Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.Control your drawings with the new parametric constraintsDraw and display sophisticated 2D and 3D modelsCreate organic, molded solids with 3D meshes

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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