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Summary

In-depth coverage of all new software features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LTAutoCAD 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, the book in searchable PDF format, a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD, and morePacked 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.

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
Bonus Chapter 37: 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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