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AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies


By Lee Ambrosius

ISBN: 978-0-470-24378-7
Format: Paper
Pages: 792 Pages
Pub. Date: May 2008

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Nobody ever said AutoCAD was easy, which is why you need AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies! These nine minibooks cover all the stuff you need to know to set up AutoCAD for 2D or 3D, create drawings, modify and share them, publish your work, and more. There’s even a minibook devoted to increasing your options with AutoCAD LT!

This one-stop guide to creating great technical drawings using AutoCAD 2009 shows you how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, set up drawings, use basic and precision tools, and use drawing objects. You’ll learn how to annotate your drawings, use dimensioning and hatching, and work with AutoCAD’s new Annotation Scaling feature. You’ll also find out how to work with solids, texture surfaces, add lighting, and much more. Discover how to

  • Navigate the AutoCAD interface
  • Work with lines, shapes, and curves
  • Add explanatory text
  • Understand AutoCAD LT’s limitations
  • Render your drawings
  • Create and manage blocks
  • Use AutoCAD advanced drafting techniques
  • Comply with CAD management and standards
  • Share your work with others
  • Customize the AutoCAD interface, tools, and more

Complete with Web links to advanced information on navigating the AutoCAD programming interfaces, using custom programs, getting started with AutoLISP, and working with Visual Basic for AutoCAD, AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is the only comprehensive AutoCAD guide you’ll ever need.

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