"The AutoCAD Bible is an object lesson in good design, concise and helpful writing, and a near-genius level of organization ? Your book has been the single most significant factor in my successful mastering of a new skill--there is not a paragraph I would rewrite."
--Paul O'Kelly
Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand!
Six previous editions of readers from novices to experienced pros can't be wrong. This popular and comprehensive reference is what you need to master the latest AutoCAD software. No features are left out. Each of the book's seven sections thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence, so you can find what you need, when you need it. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed at AutoCAD 2007.
- Master the latest features, including new 3D enhancements
- Learn the basics of commands, coordinates, and setting up drawings
- Draw and edit in 2D with layers and dimensions
- Create, edit, and render 3D solids and surfaces
- Increase efficiency with dynamic blocks, set sheets, and hyperlinks
- Customize and program AutoCAD for maximum return on your effort
What's on the CD-ROM?
Find the drawings you need to do the exercises in the book, plus a helpful Results folder so you can check your work. You'll also find useful shareware, freeware, numerous live links to AutoCAD resources, and more.
Incorporate data into your drawings
Create and display advanced 3D models
Use real-world drawings to practice what you've learned
- 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2007
- More than 140 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals
- Extra freeware and shareware
- Series of AutoLISP routines (for AutoCAD only, not AutoCAD LT) and VBA programs
- Entire book in searchable PDF
- Large selection of add-on software
System Requirements: See Appendix C for complete system requirements for the CD-ROM. For system requirements for using AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD 2007 LT, refer to Appendix A.
Table of contents:
Foreword
.Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics.
Quick Start: Drawing a Window.
Chapter 1: Starting to Draw.
Chapter 2: Opening a Drawing.
Chapter 3: Using Commands.
Chapter 4: Specifying Coordinates.
Chapter 5: Setting Up a Drawing.
Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions.
Chapter 6: Drawing Simple Lines.
Chapter 7: Drawing Curves and Points.
Chapter 8: Viewing Your Drawing.
Chapter 9: Editing Your Drawing with Basic Tools.
Chapter 10: Editing Your Drawing with Advanced Tools.
Chapter 11: Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights.
Chapter 12: Obtaining Information from Your Drawing.
Chapter 13: Creating Text.
Chapter 14: Drawing Dimensions.
Chapter 15: Creating Dimension Styles and Tolerances.
Chapter 16: Drawing Complex Objects.
Chapter 17: Plotting and Printing Your Drawing.
Part III: Working with .
Chapter 18: Working with Blocks and Attributes.
Chapter 19: Referencing Other Drawings.
Chapter 20: Working with External Databases.
Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions.
Chapter 21: Specifying 3D Coordinates.
Chapter 22: Viewing 3D Drawings.
Chapter 23: Creating 3D Surfaces.
Chapter 24: Creating Solids and Editing in 3D.
Chapter 25: Rendering in 3D.
Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings.
Chapter 26: Keeping Control of Your Drawings.
Chapter 27: Working with Other Applications.
Chapter 28: Getting on the Internet.
Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD.
Chapter 29: Customizing Commands, Toolbars, and Tool Palettes.
Chapter 30: Creating Macros and Slide Shows with Script Files.
Chapter 31: Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns.
Chapter 32: Creating Shapes and Fonts.
Chapter 33: Customizing Menus.
Part VII: Programming AutoCAD.
Chapter 34: Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics.
Chapter 35: Exploring AutoLISP Further.
Chapter 36: Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics.
Chapter 37: Programming with Visual Basic for Applications.
Part VIII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources.
Appendix C: What's on the CD-ROM.
Index.
--Paul O'Kelly
Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand!
Six previous editions of readers from novices to experienced pros can't be wrong. This popular and comprehensive reference is what you need to master the latest AutoCAD software. No features are left out. Each of the book's seven sections thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence, so you can find what you need, when you need it. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed at AutoCAD 2007.
- Master the latest features, including new 3D enhancements
- Learn the basics of commands, coordinates, and setting up drawings
- Draw and edit in 2D with layers and dimensions
- Create, edit, and render 3D solids and surfaces
- Increase efficiency with dynamic blocks, set sheets, and hyperlinks
- Customize and program AutoCAD for maximum return on your effort
What's on the CD-ROM?
Find the drawings you need to do the exercises in the book, plus a helpful Results folder so you can check your work. You'll also find useful shareware, freeware, numerous live links to AutoCAD resources, and more.
Incorporate data into your drawings
Create and display advanced 3D models
Use real-world drawings to practice what you've learned
- 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2007
- More than 140 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals
- Extra freeware and shareware
- Series of AutoLISP routines (for AutoCAD only, not AutoCAD LT) and VBA programs
- Entire book in searchable PDF
- Large selection of add-on software
System Requirements: See Appendix C for complete system requirements for the CD-ROM. For system requirements for using AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD 2007 LT, refer to Appendix A.
Table of contents:
Foreword
.Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics.
Quick Start: Drawing a Window.
Chapter 1: Starting to Draw.
Chapter 2: Opening a Drawing.
Chapter 3: Using Commands.
Chapter 4: Specifying Coordinates.
Chapter 5: Setting Up a Drawing.
Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions.
Chapter 6: Drawing Simple Lines.
Chapter 7: Drawing Curves and Points.
Chapter 8: Viewing Your Drawing.
Chapter 9: Editing Your Drawing with Basic Tools.
Chapter 10: Editing Your Drawing with Advanced Tools.
Chapter 11: Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights.
Chapter 12: Obtaining Information from Your Drawing.
Chapter 13: Creating Text.
Chapter 14: Drawing Dimensions.
Chapter 15: Creating Dimension Styles and Tolerances.
Chapter 16: Drawing Complex Objects.
Chapter 17: Plotting and Printing Your Drawing.
Part III: Working with .
Chapter 18: Working with Blocks and Attributes.
Chapter 19: Referencing Other Drawings.
Chapter 20: Working with External Databases.
Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions.
Chapter 21: Specifying 3D Coordinates.
Chapter 22: Viewing 3D Drawings.
Chapter 23: Creating 3D Surfaces.
Chapter 24: Creating Solids and Editing in 3D.
Chapter 25: Rendering in 3D.
Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings.
Chapter 26: Keeping Control of Your Drawings.
Chapter 27: Working with Other Applications.
Chapter 28: Getting on the Internet.
Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD.
Chapter 29: Customizing Commands, Toolbars, and Tool Palettes.
Chapter 30: Creating Macros and Slide Shows with Script Files.
Chapter 31: Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns.
Chapter 32: Creating Shapes and Fonts.
Chapter 33: Customizing Menus.
Part VII: Programming AutoCAD.
Chapter 34: Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics.
Chapter 35: Exploring AutoLISP Further.
Chapter 36: Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics.
Chapter 37: Programming with Visual Basic for Applications.
Part VIII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources.
Appendix C: What's on the CD-ROM.
Index.