AutoCAD 2002 Bible

ISBN-10: 0764536117

ISBN-13: 9780764536113

The AutoCAD 2002 Bible will show you how to master the complexities of the world's most popular technical drawing program. This book covers everything you will ever need to know about AutoCAD, from fundamental commands to AutoLISP programming. You will also learn new techniques for creating high-quality 2D drawings, discover enhanced capabilities for 3D rendering, modeling, and shading. And you can customize AutoCAD to fit the way they work.\ The AutoCAD 2002 Bible covers product enhancements...

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If AutoCAD 2002 can do it, you can do it too ... Packed with practical, real-world examples and authoritative advice, the AutoCAD 2002 Bible is your complete guide to the best AutoCAD yet. Expert author Ellen Finkelstein shows you how to master every aspect of this powerful design software, from 2D drawing and plotting fundamentals to database interactions, VBA and AutoLISP programming, Internet collaboration, and more. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of AutoCAD 2002* Discover the latest techniques for creating high-quality drawings* Master precision tools for creating 2D and 3D drawings and renderings* Learn to use new features for manipulating blocks (symbols) and their attributes (properties)* Explore updated methods for getting your drawings on the Web and collaborating via the Internet* Control your drawings with new CAD Standards features* Harness the advanced database access and data-sharing features of AutoCAD* Customize AutoCAD to fit the way you work for maximum productivityLoaded CD-ROM includes:* AutoCAD 2002 15-day trial version* 160+ sample drawings and support files* Extensive parts and symbols libraries* 40+ shareware/freeware software programswww.hungryminds.com System Requirements: Pentium 450 Mhz or better, Windows 98, Me, or Win NT w/SP5 or later, 128MB RAM, 200MB free hard drive space, VGA display with 1024?768 resolution or better, and CD-ROM drive. See "About the CD-ROM" appendix for more. Booknews In this text, consultant and teacher Finkelstein provides a practical guide to mastering AutoCAD 2002. Topics include the latest techniques for creating high-quality drawings, master precision tools for creating 2D and 3D drawings and renderings, new features for manipulating blocks and their attributes, updated methods for getting drawings on the Web and collaborating via the Internet, controlling drawings with new CAD standards features, using the advanced database access and data-sharing features, and customizing the program for maximum productivity. The included CD-ROM contains a 15-day trial version of AutoCAD 2002, 160-plus sample drawings and support files, parts and symbols libraries, and about 40 shareware/freeware software programs. The book shows Hungry Minds as the publisher, but that company is now part of Wiley. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPt. IAutoCAD Basics1Ch. 1Starting to Draw3Ch. 2Opening a Drawing19Ch. 3Using Commands31Ch. 4Specifying Coordinates57Ch. 5Setting Up a Drawing93Pt. IIDrawing in Two Dimensions113Ch. 6Drawing Simple Lines115Ch. 7Drawing Curves and Point Objects125Ch. 8Viewing Your Drawing143Ch. 9Editing Your Drawing: Basic Tools181Ch. 10Editing Your Drawing: Advanced Tools215Ch. 11Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights275Ch. 12Getting Information from Your Drawing315Ch. 13Creating Text339Ch. 14Drawing Dimensions373Ch. 15Creating Dimension Styles and Tolerances421Ch. 16Drawing Complex Objects461Ch. 17Plotting and Printing Your Drawing511Pt. IIIWorking with Data555Ch. 18Working with Blocks and Attributes557Ch. 19Referencing Other Drawings609Ch. 20Working with External Databases633Pt. IVDrawing in Three Dimensions673Ch. 21Specifying 3D Coordinates675Ch. 22Viewing 3D Drawings701Ch. 23Creating 3D Surfaces749Ch. 24Creating Solids and Editing in 3D791Ch. 25Rendering in 3D851Pt. VOrganizing and Managing Drawings887Ch. 26Keeping Control of Your Drawings889Ch. 27Working with Other Applications919Ch. 28Getting on the Internet945Pt. VICustomizing AutoCAD973Ch. 29Customizing Commands and Toolbars975Ch. 30Creating Macros and Slide Shows with Script Files995Ch. 31Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns1007Ch. 32Creating Shapes and Fonts1019Ch. 33Customizing Menus1033Pt. VIIProgramming AutoCAD1075Ch. 34Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics1077Ch. 35Exploring AutoLISP Further1097Ch. 36Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics1127Ch. 37Programming with Visual Basic for Applications1147App. AInstalling and Configuring AutoCAD1181App. BAutoCAD Resources1207App. C: What's on the CD-ROM1215Index1223End-User License Agreement1255GNU General Public License1256

\ In this text, consultant and teacher Finkelstein provides a practical guide to mastering AutoCAD 2002. Topics include the latest techniques for creating high-quality drawings, master precision tools for creating 2D and 3D drawings and renderings, new features for manipulating blocks and their attributes, updated methods for getting drawings on the Web and collaborating via the Internet, controlling drawings with new CAD standards features, using the advanced database access and data-sharing features, and customizing the program for maximum productivity. The included CD-ROM contains a 15-day trial version of AutoCAD 2002, 160-plus sample drawings and support files, parts and symbols libraries, and about 40 shareware/freeware software programs. The book shows Hungry Minds as the publisher, but that company is now part of Wiley. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR\ \