Mastering Autocad 2006 And Autocad Lt 2006

Mastering Autocad 2006 And Autocad Lt 2006 Book Description

Mastering AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006 teaches AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects. 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 I: The Basics ? Exploring the AutoCAD LT Interface ? Creating Your First Drawing ? Setting Up and Using Auto CAD's Drafting Tools ? Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups ? Keeping Track of Layers, Blocks, and Files Part II: 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 III: 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 IV: 3D Modeling and Imaging ? Creating 3D Drawings With Surfaces ? Using Advanced 3D Features ? Rendering 3D Drawings ? Mastering 3D Solids Part V: 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 Appendices 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 an architect, illustrator, and animator who has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems. He has written numerous other AutoCAD books for Sybex, including Just Enough AutoCAD, Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005, Mastering AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT 2004, and Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4. Author George Omura leads novice users through the most common tasks, provides comprehensive coverage of intermediate skills, and covers 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.

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