Description: 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 Table of Contents: Introduction: Part 1: Introduction to AutoCAD.
Chapter 1-A Quick Start in AutoCAD.
Chapter 2-The Components of a CAD System (combines Why CAD? chapter).
Chapter 3-Your Computer and Operating System.
Chapter 4-General AutoCAD Principles. Part 2: Starting With AutoCAD.
Chapter 5-Getting In and Around AutoCAD.
Chapter 6-Setting Up a New Drawing.
Chapter 7-Creating the Drawing.
Chapter 8-Editing the Drawing.
Chapter 9-Plotting Your Work.
Chapter 10-Applying Text, Fonts, and Styles.
Chapter 11-Working with Layers.
Chapter 12-Introduction to Dimensioning.
Chapter 13-Setting Dimension Styles and Variables.
Chapter 14-Applying Dimensioning Practices.
Chapter 15-Constructing Multiview Drawings.
Chapter 16-Constructing Sectional and Patterned Drawings. Part 3: Intermediate AutoCAD Operations.
Chapter 17-Using Inquiry and Utility Commands.
Chapter 18-Learning Intermediate Draw Commands. Chapter 19-Applying Intermediate Edit Commands.
Chapter 20-Working with Intermediate Operations Chapter 21-Constructing Isometric Drawings. Part 4: Advanced AutoCAD Designs.
Chapter 22-Understanding Advanced Operations.
Chapter 23-Working with Viewports and Paper Space.
Chapter 24-Applying Attributes.
Chapter 25-Attaching External Drawings.
Chapter 26-Inserting Clipboard and OLE Objects.
Chapter 27-Hyperlinking Drawings.
Chapter 28-AutoCAD on the Internet. Part 5: Three-Dimensional Drafting.
Chapter 29-Introduction to AutoCAD 3D.
Chapter 30-Viewing 3D Drawings.
Chapter 31-The User Coordinate System Chapter 32-Drawing in 3D Chapter 33-Constructing Solid Primitives (includes Intro to Solids).
Chapter 34-Creating Custom Solids.
Chapter 35-Modifying Solid Objects.
Chapter 36-Creating a Composite Solid Model Chapter 37-Making a Realistic Rendering. Part 6: Customizing AutoCAD.
Chapter 38-Tailoring AutoCAD.
Chapter 39-Customizing Menus and Icons.
Chapter 40-Writing Toolbar Macros Chapter 41-Introduction to AutoLISP.
Chapter 42-Programming in AutoLISP. Appendices. A-Professional CAD Techniques. B-AutoCAD Command Summary. C-AutoCAD System Variables D-ACAD Template Drawing Settings. E-Hatch Patterns F-AutoCAD Linetypes and Lineweights G-Tables H-Glossary. Index |
