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Go beyond AutoCAD essentials to create amazing 2D and 3D technical drawings AutoCADis the leading drawing software used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT guides you through AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. You'll understand the basics of the interface and drafting tools, as well as how to effectively use hatches, fields, and tables. Details attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and solid fills, as well as exploring 3D modeling and imaging Explores the fully revised 3D rendering features and the new 3D Surface modeling tools Covers the new 2D features like the updated Hatch tools, object transparency and Isolate/Hide objects Discusses customization and integration, as well as useful tools and utilities Includes a searchable PDF of the entire book, a trial version of AutoCAD, and before-and-after tutorial files Accompanied by a DVD with more than a dozen video tutorials, this book will help you master AutoCAD and bring your technical drawings to life.

Designed exclusively for mechanical engineers, this title includes coverage of aspects of AutoCAD specific to the field. The book explores the new tools of VBA and Desktop (a 3D modeling tool), and real world examples. The CD-ROM includes drawings from the book, relevant libraries, a Modern Age Books version of the Instant Reference, useful utilities, and shareware.

The ultimate reference and tutorial for AutoCAD software This Autodesk Official Press book employs concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects to help you master both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed guide works well as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference, and is the perfect resource regardless of your level of expertise. Part I introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools Part II moves into such intermediate skills as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables Part III details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills Part IV explores 3D modeling and imaging Part V discusses customization and integration The supporting website includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials as well as video tutorials and other bonus content.

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