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AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
Contributor(s): Ambrosius, Lee (Author)
ISBN: 0470243783     ISBN-13: 9780470243787
Publisher: For Dummies
OUR PRICE:   $44.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2008
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Annotation: About the Book": AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies" shows first-time and experienced AutoCAD users how to use the complex AutoCAD technical drawing software and AutoCAD's sister product, AutoCAD LT. It consists of 10, task-oriented, friendly minibooks that contain beginning and advance-level material and cover all aspects of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. The minibooks cover the following: Book I: CAD Basics Book II: 2D Drafting Book III: Annotating Drawings Book IV: AutoCAD LT Differences Book V: AutoCAD for Architecture Book VI: 3D Modeling Book VII: Advanced Drafting Book VIII: Publishing Drawings Book IX: Collaboration Book X: Customization

Book provides concepts generic to all readers' professions in sidebars throughout. Readers can find supporting materials (e.g., Powerpoint presentations for trainers; tutorials; AutoLISP and VBA programs; hatch patterns; help files) on the author's known Web site (www.hyperpics.com).

Series Features: The book is written in the friendly, easy-to-understand style that is the hallmark of the "For Dummies" brand.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Cad-cam
Dewey: 620.004
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 1.72" H x 7.35" W x 9.35" (2.58 lbs) 792 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Nobody ever said AutoCAD was easy, which is why you need AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies These nine minibooks cover all the stuff you need to know to set up AutoCAD for 2D or 3D, create drawings, modify and share them, publish your work, and more. There's even a minibook devoted to increasing your options with AutoCAD LT

This one-stop guide to creating great technical drawings using AutoCAD 2009 shows you how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, set up drawings, use basic and precision tools, and use drawing objects. You'll learn how to annotate your drawings, use dimensioning and hatching, and work with AutoCAD's new Annotation Scaling feature. You'll also find out how to work with solids, texture surfaces, add lighting, and much more. Discover how to

  • Navigate the AutoCAD interface
  • Work with lines, shapes, and curves
  • Add explanatory text
  • Understand AutoCAD LT's limitations
  • Render your drawings
  • Create and manage blocks
  • Use AutoCAD advanced drafting techniques
  • Comply with CAD management and standards
  • Share your work with others
  • Customize the AutoCAD interface, tools, and more

Complete with Web links to advanced information on navigating the AutoCAD programming interfaces, using custom programs, getting started with AutoLISP, and working with Visual Basic for AutoCAD, AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is the only comprehensive AutoCAD guide you'll ever need.