An Introduction to Autocad Lt for Windows 95 - Softcover

Yarwood, A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582305055 ISBN 13: 9780582305052

Publisher: Longman Pub Group, 1997

Synopsis

A how to guide for anyone new to the software. Provides clear coverage of the basics of AutoCAD LT for Windows 95. Using a combination of explanations and illustrations, shows how to use the new package to produce technical drawings of any type. Paper.

About this title

About the Author

Alf Yarwood is the author of many books in the area of computer and technical drawing, including A Student's AutoCAD, An AutoCAD Workbook and An Introduction to 3D AutoCAD, all published by Longman. He has been a teacher and examiner in the field for over 30 years, and was formerly Chief Examiner in Engineering Drawing, University of London Schools Examining Board. He is a Registered Applications Developer with AutoCAD's manufacturer, Autodesk.

From the Back Cover

AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is a low-cost, primarily two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided design (CAD) software package which operates under Windows 95 or Windows NT. It incorporates Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technology, allowing AutoCAD drawings to be placed in documents created using word processing and desktop publishing applications, and enables AutoCAD LT drawings to be saved as Windows bitmap files. Although the package has a limited three-dimensional (3D) capability, 3D models created within AutoCAD (Releases 11, 12 or 13) can be loaded, viewed from a variety of angles and partially edited.

An Introduction to AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is an invaluable 'how to' guide for anyone new to the software. Written in the author's well-known user-friendly style, it provides clear coverage of the basics of AutoCAD LT for Windows 95, enabling the student to get started quickly and efficiently. Using a combination of succinct explanation and clear illustrations, the text systematically shows the reader how to use this new package to produce technical drawings of any type.

Features:

* assumes no previous knowledge of the package
* works through all the package's main features with step-by-step instructions
* highly illustrated with screen dumps, example drawings and full-colour plates that show what can be achieved
* contains end-of-chapter exercises to encourage further practice

An Introduction to AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is an essential text for all courses where AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is used. Those in industry who wish to learn how to produce models using the software will welcome the friendly text and excellent use of diagrams.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 (Release 3) is primarily a 2D computer-aided design (CAD) software package which operates under Windows 95 or Windows NT. As with other applications operating within the Windows environment, screen type, settings and colours can be altered. Similarly it incorporates features such as: Object Linking Embedding (OLE), allowing AutoCAD drawings to be included in documents created in applications such as word processors and DTP applications; the ability for AutoCAD drawings to be saved as bitmap (*.bmp and *.wmp) files and to be transferred via the Windows Clipboard to other applications.

The package has a limited three-dimentioned (3D) capability in that, while not being able to create 3D meshes or faces, the creation of 3D lines, polylines and 3D elevations is possible. 3D solid models created in AutoCAD 11, 12 or 13 can be loaded into AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 to be viewed from a variety of angles and to be partly edited.

Unlike AutoCAD proper, the package does not include languages such as AutoLisp or any of the files associated with the AutoCAD Development System (ADS).

Taking into consideration that the vast majority of drawings in mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering, as well as in building and architecture, are two-dimensional (2D), AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 represents a major step forward for Autodesk.

The package is suitable for industrial and commercial use as a supplementary package to AutoCAD Release 13. Of particular interest to the author is that, because of its comparatively low cost, the purchase of AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is possible by schools and colleges (within their limited budgets), allowing them to run courses aimed at AutoCAD proper. Hardware and software requirements

* PC fitted with a 486 or Pentium CPU, or similar.
* If the CPU is a 486 SX, then an 80387 co-processor must be fitted.
* A minimum of 16 Mbytes RAM.
* At least 30 Mbytes of free hard disk space to allow AutoCAD LT files to be installed, with a further 32 Mbytes available.
* VGA or, preferably, higher display monitor and video card.
* A mouse.
* Note: No hardware lock (dongle) is necessary.
* Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system.
Aims of the book

To provide a text covering sufficient details of the use of AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 to make it suitable for students in further or higher education, or for CAD beginners wishing to learn how to use AutoCAD. A. Yarwood
Salisbury 1996

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman Pub Group
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582305055
• ISBN 13: 9780582305052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242