The acronym CAD stands for "Computer-Aided Design" today. AutoCAD is the world's most popular computer-aided drafting software product for the personal computer in both DOS and windows by Autodesk, Inc. Anything that can be drawn on a drawing board can be drawn by AutoCAD. AutoCAD 2000/2002 offers the speed you demand with the convenience of a Windows multitasking environment. In addition, we cover the following topics:

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• Working with AutoCAD
• Opening an Existing File
• Getting a Closer Look
• Saving a File as you Work
• Making Changes
• Opening Multiple Files
• Closing AutoCAD

Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing

• Getting to know the Draw Toolbar
• Starting your first Drawing
• Specifying Distances with Coordinates
• Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
• Selecting Objects
• Editing with Grips
• Displaying Data in a Text Window

Chapter 3: Learning the Tools of the Trade

• Setting Up a Work Area
• Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools
• Exploring the Drawing Process
• Planning and Laying Out a Drawing

Chapter 4: Organizing Your Work

• Creating a Symbol
• Inserting a Symbol
• Modifying a Block
• Organizing Information with Layers
• Controlling Line Weights
• Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers

Chapter 5: Editing for Productivity

• Creating and Using Templates
• Copying an Object Multiple Times
• Developing Your Drawing
• Drawing Parallel Lines
• Eliminating Blocks, Layers, Line Types, Shapes, and Styles

Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Drawing Skills

• Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display
• Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings
• Modifying a Hatch Pattern
• Using External References

Chapter 7: Printing and Plotting

• Plotting the Plan
• Understanding the Plotter Settings
• Setting Color, Line Corner Styles, and Shading Patterns
• Assigning Plot Styles Directly to Layers and Objects
• Plotting Multiple Layout Tabs
• Adding an Output Device
• Storing a Page Setup
• Plotter and Printer Hardware Considerations

Chapter 8: Adding Text to Drawings

• Adding Text to a Drawing
• Understanding Text Formatting in AutoCAD
• Organizing Text by Styles
• Adding Special Characters
• Adding Simple Text Objects
• Checking Spelling

Chapter 9: Using Dimensions

• Understanding the Components of a Dimension
• Creating a Dimension Style
• Drawing Linear Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions
• Adding a Note with an Arrow
• Applying Ordinate Dimensions

Chapter 10: Storing and Linking Data with Graphics

• Creating Attributes
• Editiong Attributes
• Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information
• Accessing External Databases
• Linking Objects to a Database

Chapter 11: Drawings and Raster Images

• Tracing, Scaling, and Scanning Drawings
• Importing and Tracing Raster Images
• Importing PostScript Images

Chapter 12: Advanced Editing Methods

• Editing More Efficiently
• Using Grips to Simplify Editing
• Using External References
• Using the Layout Tabs and Paper Space
• Working with Paper Space Viewports
• Quick Select and Selection Filters

Chapter 13: Drawing Curves and Solid Fills

• Introducing Polylines
• Editing Polyline
• Creating a Polyline Spline Curve
• Using True Spline Curves
• Marking Divisions on Curves
• Sketching with AutoCAD
• Filling in Solid Areas

Chapter 14: Exchanging Data from Drawings

• Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries
• Getting General Information
• Exchanging CAD Data with other Programs
• Using AutoCAD Drawings in Desktop Publishing
• Combining Data from Different Sources

Chapter 15: Introducing 3D

• Creating a 3D Drawing
• Viewing a 3D Drawing
• Visualizing Your 3D Model
• Getting the 3D Results you Want
• Creating and Using Slides

Chapter 16: Using Advanced 3D Features

• Mastering the User Coordinate System
• Creating Complex 3D Surfaces
• Other Surface-Drawing Tools
• Editing a Mesh
• Moving Objects in 3D Space
• Viewing Your Model in Prespective

Chapter 17: 3D Rendering in AutoCAD

• Creating a Quick Study Rendering
• Adding a Background Scene
• Effects with Lighting
• Adding Reflections and Detail with Ray Tracing
• Creating and Adjusting Texture Maps
• Improving Your Image and Editing

Chapter 18: Mastering 3D Solids

• Understanding Solid Modeling
• Creating Solid Forms
• Creating Complex Primitives
• Editing Solids
• Enhancing the 2D Drawing Process
• Finding the Properties of a Solid

Chapter 19: Introduction to Customization

• Enhancements Straight from the Source
• Utilities Available from Other Sources
• Putting AutoLISP to Work
• Managing Your AutoLISP Programs Automatically
• Getting the Latest Information from Online Services

Chapter 20: Projects and Organization

• Customizing Toolbars
• Customizing Toolbar Tools
• Adding Your Own Pull-Down Menu
• Creating Custom Line Types

Chapter 21: Introduction to VBA in AutoCAD

• Getting Started with VBA
• Procedures
• Variables and Constants
• Control Structures
• VBA Functions
• Converting from AutoLISP to VBA

Chapter 22: Work Environment

• Managing Your Drawings with the DesignCenter
• Sharing Drawings on the World Wide Web
• Adding Hyperlinks to Connect to Other Drawings or Web Pages
• Supporting Your System and Working in Groups
• Establishing Office Standards
• Maintaining Files
• Using Networks with AutoCAD

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