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AutoCAD is the industry–leading CAD software. The latest release will include a new Tools palette, full true–color support, graphic enhancements such as gradient fills, digital signatures, improved Xref management tools, and the return of Express Tools. This book works as both a tutorial and a stand–alone reference book. It features comprehensive coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
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The Classic AutoCAD Resource—
Now Covering the Latest Release of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Mastering AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT 2004 is a fully updated and enhanced edition of Omura′s classic. If you′ve never used AutoCAD, the tutorial approach and step–by–step instruction will get you started right away. If you′re familiar with an earlier release, in–depth explanations of AutoCAD′s newest and most advanced features will quickly take your work to the next level. Whatever your experience, however you use AutoCAD, this is an indispensable resource that you′ll refer to again and again. Coverage includes:
- Finding your way around the AutoCAD interface
- Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing
- Managing your drawing projects
- Controlling your drawings′ printed output
- Previewing your drawings using WYSIWYG plotting
- Discovering hidden features
- Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process
- Customizing AutoCAD
- Taking advantage of AutoCAD′s Internet features
- Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets
- Combining tools to accomplish complex tasks
- Managing custom symbols
- Securing and authenticating your files
- Aligning and coordinating Layout views
- Customizing and using the new Tool Palettes
- Using Publish to share files with non–AutoCAD users
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