AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

by David Byrnes, Lee Ambrosius

Series:for Dummies All-in-One, for Dummies Computers and Internet, for Dummies

Description

AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical andarchitectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the "easyto master" category. That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LTAll-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies?the perfect way tobreak a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces. Once you get the hang of using AutoCAD and its slightly lessfeature-rich cousin, AutoCAD LT, you discover that it offerswonderful advantages. AutoCAD allows you to Create precision to show more 14 significant digits Re-use portions of your drawings by copying and pasting Draw things full size and print your drawings in any scale Produce drawings that are easier to read when reduced Electronically share and distribute drawings Design in 2D or 3D So obviously, the trick is to speed up that "getting the hang ofit" process. That's where AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One DeskReference For Dummies comes in especially handy. Teneasy-to-follow minibooks cover every aspect of AutoCAD, includingthe latest features of AutoCAD 2007, so you can find just what youneed to know quickly and easily. You'll get the scoop on AutoCAD basics, such as setting up drawings, finding your wayaround the interface, and using all the tools Drawing and modifying objects in 2D and annotating yourdrawings 3D modeling and viewing, working with solids and surfaces, andrendering Understanding how AutoCAD LT differs from AutoCAD and decidingwhich program you need Advanced drafting skills, including organizing drawings,working with blocks, and using AutoCAD utilities Setting up your drawings for plotting to paper andpublishing Sharing your drawings online for collaboration Customizing and programming AutoCAD to make it work the way youwant it to In the familiar, friendly For Dummies fashion, AutoCADand AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives youplain-English explanations and step-by-step directions. Written bya pair of AutoDesk Authorized Authors, this handy guide will helpmake your relationship with AutoCAD a happy and productive one. show less