Mastering^TM AutoCAD^® 2002

by George Omura

• ISBN13: 9780782140156
• ISBN10: 0782140157
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

The Classic AutoCAD Authority--and Still the Ultimate AutoCAD Authority Mastering AutoCAD 2002, the fully updated edition of Omura's classic, continues to be your one-stop authority on the latest release of AutoCAD. If you're new to this powerful design tool, you'll get started using AutoCAD right away thanks to the tutorial approach and step-by-step instruction. If you're an experienced user, you'll benefit from in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's newest and most advanced features, including database connectivity, support for splines and polylines, and 3D modeling and rendering. No matter what your experience level or how you use AutoCAD, this is an indispensable resource that you'll keep on your desk and refer to again and again. Coverage includes: * Finding your way around the AutoCAD interface * Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing * Managing your drawing projects * Controlling your drawings' printed output * Improving your efficiency and precision * Aligning points with existing elements * Previewing your drawings using WYSIWYG plotting * Discovering hidden or hard-to-find features * Working with multiple documents * Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process * Customizing AutoCAD * Collaborating with others on large AutoCAD projects * Taking advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features * Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets * Combining tools to accomplish complex tasks

Author Biography

George Omura is an architect and illustrator who has been using AutoCAD for fifteen years. As a CAD specialist, he has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the prestigious San Francisco Library project. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, he is the all-time best-selling AutoCAD author. George's other AutoCAD books, all from Sybex, include Mastering AutoCAD 2000, Mastering 3D Studio VIZ, AutoCAD Instant Reference, and Mastering AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xxiii
Part 1 The Basics	1	(232)
This Is AutoCAD	3	(38)
Creating Your First Drawing	41	(58)
Learning the Tools of the Trade	99	(62)
Organizing Your Work	161	(72)
Part 2 Building on the Basics	233	(324)
Editing for Productivity	235	(68)
Enhancing Your Drawing Skills	303	(68)
Printing and Plotting	371	(72)
Adding Text to Drawings	443	(50)
Using Dimensions	493	(64)
Part 3 Becoming an Expert	557	(290)
Storing and Linking Data with Graphics	559	(64)
Working with Paper Drawings and Raster Images	623	(38)
Advanced Editing Methods	661	(94)
Drawing Curves and Solid Fills	755	(52)
Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings	807	(40)
Part 4 Modeling and Imaging in 3D	847	(244)
Introducing 3D	849	(40)
Using Advanced 3D Features	889	(74)
3D Rendering in AutoCAD	963	(56)
Mastering 3D Solids	1019	(72)
Part 5 Customization and Integration	1091	(154)
Introduction to Customization	1093	(66)
Sharing Drawing over the Internet	1159	(42)
Managing and Sharing Your Drawings	1201	(44)
Appendix A Hardware and Software Tips	1245	(36)
Appendix B Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD	1281	(40)
Index	1321