AutoCAD 2008 For Dummies

Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: For Dummies (April 30, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470116501
ISBN-13: 978-0470116500

Discover precision techniques that increase accuracy and save time!
-A gentle, humorous introduction to this fearsomely complex software that helps new users start creating 2D and 3D technical drawings right away
-Covers the new features and enhancements in the latest AutoCAD version and provides coverage of AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD's lower-cost sibling
-Topics covered include creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, using blocks, adding text to drawings, and drawing on the Internet
-AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects, engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users.

Explore the essentials, improve your geometry, and share your stuff
AutoCAD sets the standard for creating architectural and mechanical drawings, and it's a complex package. Well, that's where this book comes in! It takes you one step at a time through properly setting up AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®, drawing and editing, zooming and panning, plotting and printing, working online, and other essentials.

-Harness the text and annotation upgrades
-Set up basic drawings
-Use the drawing commands
-Zoom and pan
-Explore 3D models
-Edit hatch objects


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