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The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2009
There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.
If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest features, including the new Ribbon interface and new Action Recorder, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.
Coverage includes:
Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings
Drawing curves and applying solid fills
Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables
Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes
Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets
Rendering realistic interior views with natural lighting
Giving a hand-drawn look to 3D views
Presenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray views
Making spiral forms with the Helix and Sweep tools
Finding open drawings fast with the new Quick View Drawings tool
Browsing recent files and toolbar selections using the new Menu Browser
Converting multiple layer settings and other layer translator options
Explore the New Ribbon Interface
Automate Repetitive Tasks with the Action Recorder
Organize Drawing Information with Layers
Annotate, Secure, and Authenticate Files
Track Your Projects with the Sheet Set Manager
Publish Drawings over the Internet and eTransmit Your Files
Synopsis
If you’re looking for a tutorial or stand-alone reference to AutoCAD and its latest features, Mastering AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 is a book that can serve as both. Understand the basics of interface and drafting tools, review intermediate skills like using hatches, fields and tables, and master advanced topics like attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills, 3D modeling and imaging, and customization and integration. Learn everything you need to know about AutoCAD from concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions and hand-on projects.
About the Author
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue.
Table of Contents
Part I • The Basics
Chapter 1 • Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
Chapter 2 • Creating Your First Drawing
Chapter 3 • Setting Up and Using AutoCAD’s Drafting Tools
Chapter 4 • Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
Part II • Building on the Basics
Chapter 5 • Getting Organized with Layers and Line Types
Chapter 6 • Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
Chapter 7 • Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
Chapter 8 • Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
Chapter 9 • Understanding Plot Styles
Chapter 10 • Adding Text to Drawings
Chapter 11• Using Fields and Tables
Chapter 12 • Using Dimensions
Part III • Mastering Advanced Skills
Chapter 13 • Using Attributes
Chapter 14 • Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD
Chapter 15 • Advanced Editing and Organizing
Chapter 16 • Laying Out your Printer Output
Chapter 17• Using Dynamic Blocks
Chapter 18 • Drawing Curves and Solid Fills
Chapter 19 • Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
Part IV • 3D Modeling and Imaging
Chapter 20 • Introducing 3D Creating 3D Drawings with Surfaces
Chapter 21 • Using Advanced 3D Features
Chapter 22 • Rendering 3D Drawings
Chapter 23 • Mastering 3D Solids
Part V • Customization and Integration
Chapter 24 • Using the Express Tools
Chapter 25 • Introducing AutoLISP
Chapter 26 • Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Line Types and Hatch Patterns
Chapter 27 • Managing and Sharing Your Drawings
Chapter 28 • Using Sheet Sets
Appendices