Mastering AutoCAD 2002The Classic AutoCAD Authority--and Still the Ultimate AutoCAD Authority Mastering AutoCAD 2002, the fully updated edition of Omura's classic, continues to be your one-stop authority on the latest release of AutoCAD. If you're new to this powerful design tool, you'll get started using AutoCAD right away thanks to the tutorial approach and step-by-step instruction. If you're an experienced user, you'll benefit from in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's newest and most advanced features, including database connectivity, support for splines and polylines, and 3D modeling and rendering. No matter what your experience level or how you use AutoCAD, this is an indispensable resource that you'll keep on your desk and refer to again and again. Coverage includes: * Finding your way around the AutoCAD interface * Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing * Managing your drawing projects * Controlling your drawings' printed output * Improving your efficiency and precision * Aligning points with existing elements * Previewing your drawings using WYSIWYG plotting * Discovering hidden or hard-to-find features * Working with multiple documents * Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process * Customizing AutoCAD * Collaborating with others on large AutoCAD projects * Taking advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features * Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets * Combining tools to accomplish complex tasks |
Contents
This Is AutoCAD | 3 |
Creating Your First Drawing | 41 |
Learning the Tools of the Trade | 99 |
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3D Face angle attribute Autodesk AutoLISP base point block boundary ByLayer CD-ROM Chapter Click OK color command prompt coordinate corner create cursor database default dialog box appears dimension line Dimension Style dimension text display door double-click drawing area drop-down list Edit Endpoint enter Esc key exit External Reference File dialog font Grid grip hatch pattern icon image of Figure input box Layer Properties Manager Layout tab line types Linetype Lineweight Link Manager dialog box Metric users mode Model Space Modify toolbar move the cursor ODBC OK Cancel Help Options dialog box Osnap paper size Paper Space pick a point plot style table plotter Polar Tracking polyline Properties dialog box radio button raster image rectangle right-click Ruled Surface Save scale Select objects shortcut menu shown in Figure Specify spline spline curve system variable template tool unit viewport wall Xref Zoom