Synopses & Reviews
The Classic AutoCAD Resource—
Now Covering the Latest Release ofAutoCAD and AutoCAD LTMastering AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD LT2004 is a fully updated and enhanced edition of Omura's classic. If you'venever used AutoCAD, the tutorial approach and step-by-step instruction will getyou started right away. If you're familiar with an earlier release, in-depthexplanations of AutoCAD's newest and most advanced features will quickly takeyour work to the next level. Whatever your experience, however you use AutoCAD,this is an indispensable resource that you'll refer to again and again. Coverageincludes:
- Finding your way around the AutoCADinterface
- Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing
- Managing yourdrawing projects
- Controlling your drawings' printed output
- Previewingyour drawings using WYSIWYG plotting
- Discovering hiddenfeatures
- Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process
- CustomizingAutoCAD
- Taking advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features
- Linking drawingsto databases and spreadsheets
- Combining tools to accomplish complextasks
- Managing custom symbols
- Securing and authenticating yourfiles
- Aligning and coordinating Layout views
- Customizing and using the new Tool Palettes
- Using Publish to share files with non-AutoCAD users
Synopsis
AutoCAD is the industry-leading CAD software. The latest release will include a new Tools palette, full true-color support, graphic enhancements such as gradient fills, digital signatures, improved Xref management tools, and the return of Express Tools. This book works as both a tutorial and a stand-alone reference book. It features comprehensive coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
About the Author
George Omura is an architect, illustrator, and animator who has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems. He has written numerous other AutoCAD books for Sybex, including Mastering AutoCAD 2002, Mastering AutoCAD 2000, Mastering AutoCAD 14, Mastering AutoCAD LT, and Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part 1: The Basics.
Chapter 1: This Is AutoCAD.
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing.
Chapter 3: Learning the Tools of the Trade.
Chapter 4: Organizing Your Work.
Part 2: Building on the Basics.
Chapter 5: Editing for Productivity.
Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Drawing Skills.
Chapter 7: Printing, Plotting, and Layouts.
Chapter 8: Adding Text to Drawings.
Chapter 9: Using Dimensions.
Part 3: Becoming an Expert.
Chapter 10: Attributes?Storing Data with Graphics.
Chapter 11: Working with External Databases.
Chapter 12: Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD.
Chapter 13: Power Editing.
Chapter 14: Drawing Curves and Solid Fills.
Chapter 15: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings.
Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging.
Chapter 16: Introducing 3D.
Chapter 17: Using Advanced 3D Features.
Chapter 18: Rendering and Animating 3D Drawings.
Chapter 19: Mastering 3D Solids.
Part 5: Customization and Integration.
Chapter 20: Introduction to Customization.
Chapter 21: Integrating AutoCAD into Your Projects and Organization.
Chapter 22: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings.
Appendices.
Appendix A: What?s on the Companion CD?.
Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD.
Appendix C: Hardware and Software Tips.
Appendix D: System and Dimension Variables.
Index.