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AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This popular reference–tutorial has once again been revised by AutoCAD guru Ellen Finkelstein to provide you with the most up–to–date coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
You′ll begin with a Quick Start tutorial so that even if you′re brand new to AutoCAD, you can get started working with it right away. You′ll then move on to the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. After developing a solid foundation on the essentials of AutoCAD, the book gradually builds upon early chapters as it covers more and more complex topics and techniques.
- Presenting the popular AutoCAD reference–tutorial, once again revised by Ellen Finkelstein a long–time AutoCAD instructor and advocate
- Starts with a tutorial on AutoCAD that covers the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates
- Builds on early chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering
- Discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA
- The DVD contains before and after drawings for each tutorial, bonus appendices, and a 30–day trial version of AutoCAD
Packed with essential information on both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this resource is a must–have if you′re eager to get started creating 2D and 3D technical drawings.
Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
From the Back Cover
Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: This all–in–one guide from AutoCAD guru Ellen Finkelstein has everything you need to master AutoCAD. Start with the fundamentals and quickly progress, or, if you already know AutoCAD, here′s all the detail you need to sharpen your skills to a fine point. Every feature is covered. If you want to learn AutoCAD inside and out, this is the book.
Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project
Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions
Build flexible blocks and automate drawings with fields
Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings
Customize commands, use shortcuts, and create macros and slideshows
Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and .NET
Blend surfaces and more by using the new surfaces
Control objects with the parametric constraints
Create hatches with the new tab on the Ribbon
What′s on the DVD?
Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011
Over 130 before–and–after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals
A selection of helpful add–on programs
Video tutorials to help you with the basics and new features
Bonus chapter on programming AutoCAD with VB.NET
System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.
Start drawing today with Quick Start tutorial
Learn extensive 2D and 3D technical drawing skills
Customize and program AutoCAD
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It is a really good book and was a perfect present for my boyfriend as he graduated the college.
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This book is unique because she goes out of her way to tell you what the stuff is good for in the process of describing the mechanics of how to do it. In my case I'd been struggling to understand the use of Named Plot Styles and - bingo - the light came on from a single sentence you can find on Pg 516 at the end of the paragraph under the heading "Named Plot Styles" near the top of the page.
While Named Plot Styles probably aren't for everyone they solve a particular problem I have in my practice and that is as an Electrical Engineer I am more often than not working over another Engineers' or Architects' drawing which I typically screen to about 40%. Try that with .ctbs' when trying to screen a base drawing that may have hundreds of layers and almost everything in it is a multi level block of some kind!
I have also enjoyed her many other insights throughout the rest of the book - it's SO MUCH more than a command reference - but it's that to.
Jack Terry, PE
ELECTRO Tech Engineering, Inc.
Todd M. Shackelford
BIM Manager Alvine and Associates
President BIM Board of Omaha
Instructor University of Nebraska, Autodesk University
Blogger The Lazy Drafter, CAD Shack, Revit Basics
The examples and instructions are thorough and precise. Ellen has done a fantastic job keeping this title up to date with every release. If you want to learn AutoCAD or need a reference manual this is the book to get. I recommend it as a must have.
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