The First Choice for Auto CAD and Auto CAD LT Novices–fromthe Leading Auto CAD Publisher!Auto CAD 2005 and Auto CAD LT 2005: No Experience Requiredis your step-by-step introduction to the latest versions of Auto CADand Auto CAD LT, the world’s leading customizable CAD software.Inside this perfectly paced guide are the clear-cut explanationsand practical tutorials that you need to complete even the mostelaborate Auto CAD projects.Discover Auto CAD 2005’s newest features as you plan and developa complete project. Follow the tutorials sequentially or begin atany chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybexwebsite. Either way, you’ll develop a solid grounding in theessentials and learn how to use Auto CAD’s productivity tools to getyour work done efficiently.* Gain the Imperative Auto CAD Skills* Find your way around Auto CAD and LT* Understand the basic commands and how to set up a drawing* Apply Auto CAD’s coordinate systems* Master drawing strategies* Employ Polar and Object Snap Tracking* Set up and manage layers, colors, and linetypes* Use blocks and Wblocks* Drag Auto CAD objects from one drawing to another* Generate elevations and orthographic views* Work with hatches and fills* Control text in a drawing* Manage external references* Set up layouts and print an Auto CAD drawing* Use Auto CAD’s enhanced tool palettes* Create and render a 3D model Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of e Book file.
Table of Content
Introduction.Chapter 1: Getting to Know Auto CAD.Chapter 2: Basic Commands to Get Started.Chapter 3: Setting Up a Drawing.Chapter 4: Gaining Drawing Strategies: Part 1.Chapter 5: Gaining Drawing Strategies: Part 2.Chapter 6: Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing.Chapter 7: Grouping Objects into Blocks.Chapter 8: Generating Elevations.Chapter 9: Working with Hatches and Fills.Chapter 10: Controlling Text in a Drawing.Chapter 11: Dimensioning a Drawing.Chapter 12: Managing External References.Chapter 13: Using Layouts to Set Up a Print.Chapter 14: Printing an Auto CAD Drawing.Appendix: A Look at Drawing in 3D.Glossary.Index.
About the author
David Frey has been working in the fields of architecture and construction for more than 20 years and has taught Auto CAD to architects, engineers, teachers, and students for 12 years. David is the author of four previous best-selling editions of Auto CAD: No Experience Required.
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