Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008

Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Book Description

The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2008

There's a reason why "Mastering AutoCAD" is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.

If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest and most advanced features, including the exciting annotation, notes, and layer properties features, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.

Coverage includes:

Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings

Drawing curves and applying solid fills

Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables

Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes

Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets

Rendering realistic interior views with natural lighting

Giving a hand-drawn look to 3D views

Presenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray views

Making spiral forms with the Helix and Sweep tools

Exploring your model in real time with the Walk and Fly tools

Adding hyperlinks to drawings

Converting multiple layer settings and other layer translator options

Master the New Text and Table Features

Explore the Layer Manager Enhancements

Annotate, Secure, and Authenticate Files

Track Your Projects with the Sheet Set Manager

Publish Drawings over the Internet and eTransmit Your Files

Customize the New Dashboard and ControlPanel
"Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 offers a unique blend of tutorial and reference that includes everything you need to get started and stay ahead with AutoCAD. Rather than just showing you how each command works, this book shows you AutoCAD 2008 in the context of a meaningful activity. You'll learn how to use commands while working on an actual project and progressing toward a goal. Experienced author George Omura provides a foundation on which you can build your own methods for using AutoCAD and become an AutoCAD expert. Coverage includes everything from the basics of AutoCAD to programming in AutoLISP and VBA to installing and setting up AutoCAD. Whether you're an AutoCAD newbie or AutoCAD all-star, Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 has something for you."

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