AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005

ISBN-10: 0764569899

ISBN-13: 9780764569890

Now revised and updated for the latest program versions, this bestseller is a comprehensive reference and tutorial for architects, engineers, drafters, and others using the leading computer-assisted design software, AutoCAD, or its "lite" version, AutoCAD LT\ Begins with AutoCAD basics, including the AutoCAD interface and commands, and progresses to complex topics such as programming and customization\ No AutoCAD experience is required to use this book, and a Quick Start guide shows...

This dense volume provides both tutorials for beginners and more advanced exercises for intermediate users. It introduces the commands and procedures for drawing in both two and three dimensions, organizing data and files, customizing line types and shapes, and programming with AutoLISP and Visual Basic. The CD-ROM contains trial versions of AutoCAD and drawings for the exercises. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ch. 1Starting to drawCh. 2Opening a drawingCh. 3Using commandsCh. 4Specifying coordinatesCh. 5Setting up a drawingCh. 6Drawing simple linesCh. 7Drawing curves and pointsCh. 8Viewing your drawingCh. 9Editing your drawing : basic toolsCh. 10Editing your drawing : advanced toolsCh. 11Organizing drawings with layers, colors, linetypes, and lineweightsCh. 12Getting information from your drawingCh. 13Creating textCh. 14Drawing dimensionsCh. 15Creating dimension styles and tolerancesCh. 16Drawing complex objectsCh. 17Plotting and printing your drawingCh. 18Working with blocks and attributesCh. 19Referencing other drawingsCh. 20Working with external databasesCh. 21Specifying 3D coordinatesCh. 22Viewing 3D drawingsCh. 23Creating 3D surfacesCh. 24Creating solids and editing in 3DCh. 25Rendering in 3DCh. 26Keeping control of your drawingsCh. 27Working with other applicationsCh. 28Getting on the InternetCh. 29Customizing commands, toolbars, and tool palettesCh. 30Creating macros and slide shows with script filesCh. 31Creating your own linetypes and hatch patternsCh. 32Creating shapes and fontsCh. 33Customizing menusCh. 34Understanding AutoLISP and visual LISP basicsCh. 35Exploring AutoLISP furtherCh. 36Exploring advanced AutoLISP topicsCh. 37Programming with Visual Basic for applicationsAppInstalling and configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT