Mastering AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006 guides you through basic, intermediate, and advanced functions.
Item #: 165-4241-06
ISBN: 0782144241
ISBN13: 978-0-7821-4424-6
Author: George Omura Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Format: Paperback
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The world's best-selling AutoCAD author is back with a fully updated and
revised version of his Mastering AutoCAD masterpiece. 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. 1183
pp.
Coverage includes:
Efficiently using the improved AutoCAD interface
Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings
Keeping track of your projects with the Sheet Set Manager
Using and manipulating dynamic blocks
Importing spreadsheets and editing tables with the enhanced Table tool
Updating text automatically with the field command
Controlling printed output
Mastering 3D modeling
Customizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP
Linkings drawings to databases and spreadsheets
Managing custom symbols
Securing and authenticating your files
Aligning and coordinating layout views
Mastering AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006 - Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1. 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 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
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 With Surfaces
Using Advanced 3D Features
Rendering 3D Drawings
Mastering 3D Solids
Part 5. Customization and Integration.
Using the Express Tools
Exploring AutoLISP
Customizing Toolbars. Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch
Patterns
Mastering AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006
