The bestselling guide to AutoCAD, fully updated for the 2013version
AutoCAD, the number one architectural drawing software, can bechallenging to learn. This comprehensive guide has sold more than160,000 copies in previous editions and is the go-to resource forarchitects, engineers, drafters, interior designers, and spaceplanners who need to learn and use AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. From thebasics of creating drawings and using commands to 2D and 3D drawingtechniques, using layers, rendering, and customizing the program,this book covers it all. A Quick Start guide allows even newcomersto create an actual drawing on their very first day.
Expert AutoCAD author Ellen Finkelstein presents more than 150tutorials illustrated with real-world drawings from AutoCAD pros.The companion website includes before-and-after drawings,bonus chapters, video tutorials, and more!
* The comprehensive, soup-to-nuts reference that even someAutodesk employees keep on their desks
* Covers AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT in complete detail, from usingthe interface and commands to customizing and programming AutoCADwith AutoLISP and VBA
* Begins with a Quick Start guide to help novices create a realdrawing on their first day with the program
* Covers creating drawings, using commands, and specifyingcoordinates; working with complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques;using layers; and creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, andrendering
* Discusses customizing commands and toolbars and programmingAutoCAD with AutoLISP and VBA
* Includes a companion website with bonus content, videotutorials, and before-and-after drawings
AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 Bible is thecomprehensive, one-stop AutoCAD resource for newcomers and veteransalike.
Ellen Finkelstein
Architecture Architektur Computer-Ratgeber Design, Drawing & Presentation End-User Computing Entwurf, Zeichnung u. Präsentation Graphics & Design software (Non-Microsoft) Graphik- u. Designsoftware (außer Microsoft)