Mastering Autocad 2008 And Autocad Lt 2008

Mastering Autocad 2008 And Autocad Lt 2008 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. 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 and Blocks 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 Existing Drawings into AutoCAD ? Advanced Editing and Organizing ? Laying Out Your Printer Output ? Using Dynamic Blocks ? Drawing Curves ? Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging ? Creating 3D Drawings ? Using Advanced 3D Features ? 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 Variables and Dimension Styles 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. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue. ? Students ? Teachers

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