AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006

With AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006, Autodesk has added enhancements to drafting functions, the interface, tables, and more. <i>AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006: No Experience Required</i> is the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world’s leading CAD software. Inside this clear-cut guide are concise explanations and practical tutorials that explain how to plan and develop a complete AutoCAD project. <p>Follow the tutorials, which have been fully updated for AutoCAD 2006, sequentially or begin at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex website. Either way, you’ll develop a solid grounding in the essentials and learn how to use AutoCAD’s productivity tools to get your work done efficiently.</p> <p><b>Gain the Imperative AutoCAD Skills</b></p> <ul> <li>Find your way around AutoCAD and LT</li> <li>Understand the basic commands and how to set up a drawing</li> <li>Apply AutoCAD’s coordinate systems</li> <li>Master drawing strategies</li> <li>Employ Polar and Object Snap Tracking</li> <li>Set up and manage layers, colors, and linetypes</li> <li>Use blocks and Wblocks</li> <li>Drag AutoCAD objects from one drawing to another</li> <li>Generate elevations and orthographic views</li> <li>Work with hatches and fills</li> <li>Control text in a drawing</li> <li>Manage external references</li> <li>Set up layouts and print an AutoCAD drawing</li> <li>Use AutoCAD’s enhanced tool palettes</li> <li>Create and render a 3D model</li> </ul> <p><b>Note:</b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.</p>