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AutoCAD 2005: A Problem-Solving Approach
Updated to the newest release, AutoCAD 2005: A Problem-Solving Approach is a comprehensive resource containing detailed explanations of AutoCAD 2005 and 2004 commands that enables both basic and advanced users to take maximum advantage of Autodesk's newest and most primary software features. Carefully organized to progress from the rudiments of AutoCAD
to the important concepts of 3D modeling and, finally, customization, this book caters to the needs of beginners, as well as industry professionals.
customizing coverage includes live projects and examples that illustrate how to customize and use AutoCAD according to specific needs
emphasis on toolbars, shortcut menus, and dialog boxes assists AutoCAD users in effectively interacting with the Internet
live projects in 3D Modeling support visualization and facilitate the easy and efficient creation of 3D models similar to the designs most commonly used in industry
effective and useful rendering techniques help design and construction professionals learn to create expert presentations
an extensive collection of step-by-step exercises, projects, and review questions provides hands-on practice with customizing techniques and the appropriate feedback to ensure comprehension of key concepts
the Online Companion provides information on valuable archives, tutorials, FAQs, test questions, student software, plus a "command of the month"
Table of Contents:
AutoCAD Part I Chapter 1:Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2:Getting Started with AutoCAD Chapter 3:Drawing Sketches Chapter 4:Working with Drawing Aids Chapter 5:Editing Sketched Objects-I Chapter 6:Editing Sketched Objects-II Chapter 7:Controlling the Drawing Display and Creating Text Chapter 8:Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9:Editing Dimensions Chapter 10:Dimenion Styles and Dimensioning System Variables Chapter 11:Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 12:Plotting Drawings Chapter 13:Hatching Drawings Chapter 14:Working wtih Blocks AutoCAD Part II Chapter 15:Defining Block Attributes Chapter 16:Understanding External References Chapter 17:Working with Advanced Drawing Options Chapter 18:Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 19:Working with Data Exchange and Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 20:Technical Drawing with AutoCAD Chapter 21:Isometric Drawing Chapter 22:The User Coordinate System Chapter 23:Getting Started with 3D Chapter 24:Creating Solid Models Chapter 25:Editing and Dynamic Viewing of 3D Objects Chapter 26:Rendering Designs Chapter 27:Accessing External Database Chapter 28:AutoCAD on the Internet AutoCAD Part III (Customizing) Chapter 29:Template Drawings Chapter 30:Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 31:Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapters available for free download Chapter 32:Pull-down, Shortcut, and Partial Menus and Customizing Toolbars Chapter 33:Working with AutoLISP Chapter 34:Visual Basic for Application Chapter 35:Working with Visual LISP Chapter 36:Student Projects
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