Using AutoCAD 2000

Clear explanations, short tutorials and drawing this book perfect for beginning users. All components of AutoCAD software, fully updated to AutoCAD 2000, are addressed in a logical, easy-to-understand order. The tutorial approach makes this an ideal choice for self-paced learning and independent study. Icons highlight notes and new AutoCAD 2000 features. An Online Companion™ provides access to the Autodesk Press web site for job resources, professional organizations, updates and more. Keywords: AutoCAD 2000

Now in its 10th edition, Using AutoCAD 2000 makes using AutoCAD a snap by presenting you with easy - to - master, step - by - step tutorials through all the commands of AutoCAD. Using AutoCAD is designed to lead the novice through the basics of AutoCAD to more advanced features like customizing, 3D, and AutoLISP.

Using AutoCAD 2000 will be one of the first books available on AutoCAD 2000 and Autodesk Press will be the only AutoCAD publisher offering a Free 30 day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD - ROM in the back of most of our AutoCAD 2000 titles! The CD - ROM will contain fully functional AutoCAD 2000 software (no student watermark or hardware lock!) which will expire 30 days after initial installation. Also included on the CD - ROM are drawing files, which can be used with AutoCAD 2000.

WHAT'S NEW IN THIS EDITION

Reordered chapters and topics for easier access to key topics and exercises.

New illustrations! Clearly display what you will see on the screen as you perform each command.

Fully updated to Release 2000 for Windows 95/98 and NT. New sections added include:

Realtime Object Snap and new object snap modes Polar Mode Add - A - Plotter Wizard MDE (multiple drawing environment) AutoCAD DesignCenter Properties Window Hyperlinking Summary Info Layouts QDim QSelect Lineweights