AutoCAD. 2000 Bible with CDROM (Bible)

If AutoCAD 2000 can do it, you can do it to ... Packed with practical, real-world examples and authoritative advice, the AutoCAD(r) 2000 Bible is your complete guide to the fastest, smoothest AutoCAD yet. Expert author Ellen Finkelstein shows you how to master every aspect of this powerful design software, from fundamental commands and VBA programming to hot new features such as Visual LISP, improved 3D editing, multiple plots/prints, better text handling, and more flexible dimensions. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of AutoCAD 2000

* Discover new techniques for creating high-quality drawings

* Master precision AutoCAD tools for 2D drawing and editing

* Learn how to integrate blocks, files, and images into your drawings

* Explore the enhanced AutoCAD 3D modeling, shading, and rendering capabilities

* Customize AutoCAD to fit the way you work for maximum productivity

* Use real-world source drawings to practice what you've learned

* Harness the advanced database access and data-sharing features of AutoCAD

"Most complete, concise, and to the point AutoCAD book I have.... Bravo!" -Bruce Hodder, CAD Coordinator, Enersul Inc., Calgary, Alberta Loaded CD-ROM includes:

* 160+ sample drawings and support files

* 40+ shareware/freeware software programs

* Extensive parts and symbols libraries

* Complete third-party software reference guide

Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like-free-but they have no technical support. www.hungryminds.com System Requirements: AutoCAD 2000, PC running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, 32MB RAM, and minimum 35MB hard disk space

Containing real-world examples, this guide to AutoCAD 2000 covers: Visual LISP; improved 3-D editing; multiple plots/prints; better text handling; and more flexible dimensions. The accompanying CD-ROM is loaded with source and final drawings used in the examples, and over 40 shareware programs.

Packed with practical, real-world examples and authoritative advice, the AutoCAD 2000 Bible is your complete guide to the fastest, smoothest AutoCAD yet. Expert author Ellen Finkelstein shows you how to master every aspect of this powerful design software, from fundamental commands and VBA programming to hot new features such as Visual LISP, improved 3D editing, multiple plots/prints, better text handling, and more flexible dimensions.

System requirements: AutoCAD 2000; PC running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0; 32MB RAM; minimum 35 MB hard disk space.

About the Author Ellen Flnkelstein learned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the manual because she was the only one who could read it in English. After returning to the United States, she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ellen has written tutorial textbooks on Word and PowerPoint in Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers series. Her first book was AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference, which is just coming out in a new edition, AutoCAD 2000 For Dummies Quick Reference. She was a contributing author to AutoCAD 13 Secrets, also published by IDG Books Worldwide. The previous edition of this book, AutoCAD 14 Bible, appeared in 1997.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

PART I: AutoCAD Basics.

Chapter 1: Starting to Draw.

Chapter 2: Opening a Drawing.

Chapter 3: Using Commands.

Chapter 4: Specifying Coordinates.

Chapter 5: Setting Up a Drawing.

PART II: Drawing in Two Dimensions.

Chapter 6: Drawing Simple Lines.

Chapter 7: Drawing Curves and Point Objects.

Chapter 8: Viewing Your Drawing.

Chapter 9: Editing Your Drawing: Basic Tools.

Chapter 10: Editing Your Drawing: Advanced Tools.

Chapter 11: Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights.

Chapter 12: Getting Information from Your Drawing.

Chapter 13: Creating Text.

Chapter 14: Drawing Dimensions.

Chapter 15: Creating Dimension Styles and Tolerances.

Chapter 16: Drawing Complex Objects.

Chapter 17: Plotting and Printing Your Drawing.

PART III: Working with Data.

Chapter 18: Working with Blocks and Attributes.

Chapter 19: Referencing Other Drawings.

Chapter 20: Working with External Databases.

PART IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions.

Chapter 21: Specifying 3D Coordinates.

Chapter 22: Viewing 3D Drawings.

Chapter 23: Creating 3D Surfaces.

Chapter 24: Creating Solids and Editing in 3D.

Chapter 25: Rendering in 3D.

PART V: Organizing and Managing Drawings.

Chapter 26: Keeping Control of Your Drawings.

Chapter 27: Working with Other Applications.

Chapter 28: Getting on the Internet.

PART VI: Customizing AutoCAD.

Chapter 29: Customizing Commands and Toolbars.

Chapter 30: Creating Macros and Slide Shows with Script Files.

Chapter 31: Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns.

Chapter 32: Creating Shapes and Fonts.

Chapter 33: Customizing Menus.

PART VII: Programming AutoCAD.

Chapter 34: Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics.

Chapter 35: Exploring AutoLISP Further.

Chapter 36: Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics.

Chapter 37: Programming with Visual Basic for Applications.

Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD.

Appendix B: AutoCAD 2000 Menus and Toolbars.

Appendix C: Command and System Variable Changes.

Appendix D: AutoCAD Resources.

Appendix E: What's on the CD-ROM.

Index.

End-User License Agreement.

GNU General Public License.

CD-ROM Installation Instructions.