AutoCAD LT 2000: Basics Through Advanced

For any design drafting program such as mechanical, architectural and electrical drafting, and graphic design programs where AutoCAD LT 2000 is used.Written by the best-selling AutoCAD author in the academic market, this text/workbook takes students through the systematic use of AutoCAD LT 2000with emphasis on the proper use of drafting standards in several key disciplines.

AutoCAD LT™ is a 2D version of the full AutoCAD software. This powerful and affordable drafting tool, which has all 2D and some 3D features of the full AutoCAD package, is perfect for educational and business applications.

AutoCAD LT™ 2000: Basics Through Advanced demonstrates this powerful tool in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the highest professional standards. This textbook takes students through the systematic use of AutoCAD LT™ 2000 with emphasis on the proper use of drafting standards in several key disciplines, including mechanical, architectural, electrical/electronic, civil, pipe drafting, and graphic design. Each chapter contains frequent practice exercises, allowing you to perform what you have just learned. All methods of accessing AutoCAD LT™ 2000 commands are explained.

These are some of the outstanding features of the book:

• Through the Window: Tips and tricks for using Windows 98 and NT with AutoCAD LT™ 2000
• Field Notes: These provide a variety of professional shortcuts, advanced applications, and additional instruction.
• Screen displays and illustrations: Placed with the discussion of every topic, these figures clearly demonstrate the commands and content.
• Learning Checkpoints: This unique feature provides questions after each related content area. This allows you to build confidence by checking your progress.
• Tests and matching and identification exercises: Each chapter has these features to assist you in mastering the material in a variety of ways.
• Projects: Practical drafting projects are provided at the end of each chapter for you to use AutoCAD LT™ 2000 in the discipline of your choice in real-world applications.
• Contents: This text covers every aspect of AutoCAD LT™ 2000, including an introduction to computer hardware and the operating system; setting up and saving drawings; drawing of all typical objects; drawing display control; using layers; linetypes, and colors; precision drafting tools; editing the drawing; polylines and double lines; text; hatch and graphic design; dimensioning; designing custom symbols; multiview layout; 3D drafting; file management; using the Internet with AutoCAD LT™ 2000; accessibility options for students with special needs; and customizing AutoCAD LT™.

The Companion Website includes review questions and activities to accompany the material and activities in the text.

The Instructor's Resource Manual includes additional multiple-choice tests, crossword puzzles, word finds, test answers, and exercise and project solutions.