Mastering Autocad 2007 And Autocad Lt 2007

Mastering Autocad 2007 And Autocad Lt 2007 Book Description

Mastering AutoCAD teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. Part I introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; Part II moves into such intermediate skills as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables; Part III details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills; Part IV explores 3D modeling and imaging; and Part V discusses customization and integration. The CD includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and five chapters of advanced material on such topics as Active X and VBA. Introduction Part 1: The Basics ? Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface ? Creating Your First Drawing ? Setting Up and Using AutoCADs Drafting Tools ? Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups ? Keeping Track of Layers, Blocks, and Files Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills ? Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently ? Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References ? Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts ? Understanding Plot Styles ? Adding Text to Drawings ? Using Fields and Tables ? Using Dimensions Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills ? Using Attributes ? Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD ? Advanced Editing and Organizing ? Laying Out Your Printer Output ? Using Dynamic Blocks ? Drawing Curves and Solid Fills ? Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging ? Creating 3D Drawings ? Using Advanced 3D Features in AutoCAD 2007 ? Rendering 3D Drawings ? Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids Part 5: Customization and Integration ? Using the Express Tools ? Exploring AutoLISP ? Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns ? Managing and Sharing Your Drawings ? Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets Appendix A: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD Appendix B: Hardware and Software Tips Appendix C: System and Dimension Variables Appendix D: New Features Index George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. As a CAD specialist, he has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, he is the all-time best-selling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazines Best of Everything CAD issue. Author George Omura leads novice users, students and teachers through the most common tasks, provides comprehensive coverage of intermediate skills, and presents advanced topics for more experienced users. Architectural processes are emphasized, but readers from other disciplines can easily apply the concepts and instructions to a variety of projects. The comprehensive coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (more than 5 million users combined) means this book will have exceptionally wide appeal.

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