Inside Autocad 14 - Softcover

Burchard, Bill; Guingao, Jojo; Peterson, Michael Todd; Pitzer, David M.; Sage, Mark; Sarda, Surya; Sharp, Craig W.; Soen, Francis; Spencer, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562057553 ISBN 13: 9781562057558

Publisher: New Riders Pub

Provides the advice and techniques necessary to understanding AutoCAD, from professional drafting and design techniques to practical customization features that demonstrate how to work more efficiently. The CD-ROM includes exercise files, Visual Layer 1.4 layer standards manager, 3D Studio VIZ demo, and Concept CAD demo and Virtus Player. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Review:

If you need a thorough guide to AutoCAD Release 14 for Windows 95 and NT, this is the one to buy. AutoCAD is a highly complex 2-D and 3-D technical-drawing tool for mechanical and architectural engineers. In Inside AutoCAD Release 14 you'll find coverage of all the new features, such as modified Tablet menu and toolbars, new layer- and linetype-properties management, streamlined real-time pan and zoom, improved object snaps and the new AutoSnap feature, Web-browser integration, and improved help. The authors assume some knowledge of the product, but they provide solid tips throughout the book and cover both essential and advanced features, so even experts are likely to learn something new. Topics include working with layers and linetypes, creating and editing drawings, dimensioning and plotting, working in 3-D, customizing AutoCAD, using Script Files, learning AutoLISP (the AutoCAD programming language), using ActiveX Automation, learning the AutoCAD SQL Environment, publishing your drawings on the Web, and collaborating over the Internet or an intranet. Throughout the book you get plenty of step-by step instruction. A CD-ROM features exercise files for working along with the projects in the book, as well as a layer-standards manager and demo software. Appendices offer references on system and dimensioning variables.

From the Publisher:

Completely redesigned and revised for today's AutoCAD user, this best-selling guide takes users to the next level-beyond the documentation. In no time, they'll be customizing AutoCAD to meet their needs while improving their performance and automating their work. - Completely rewritten to cover details on upgrading, using new features, managing entire CAD projects, and non-programming and programming customization techniques

- Detailed information on Release 14's new interface, office standards, Internet capabilities, OLE automation and more

- Packed with practical tutorials, hundreds of tips and techniques, and advice from leading AutoCAD experts

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