AutoCAD 2008 For Dummies

Description

* 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

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Part I: AutoCAD 101.

  
Chapter 1: Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

  
Chapter 2: Le Tour de AutoCAD 2008.

  
Chapter 3: A Lap around the CAD Track.

  
Chapter 4: Setup for Success.

  Part II: Let There Be Lines.

  
Chapter 5: Get Ready to Draw.

  
Chapter 6: Where to Draw the Line.

  
Chapter 7: Edit for Credit.

  
Chapter 8: A Zoom with a View.

  
Chapter 9: On a 3D Spree.

  Part III: If Drawings Could Talk.

  
Chapter 10: Text with Character.

  
Chapter 11: Entering New Dimensions.

  
Chapter 12: Down the Hatch.

  
Chapter 13: The Plot Thickens.

  Part IV: Share and Share Alike.

  
Chapter 14: Playing Blocks and Rasteroids.

  
Chapter 15: Drawing on the Internet.

  Part V: The Part of Tens.

  
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Do No Harm.

  
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Swap Drawing Data with Other People and Programs.

  Index.