AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006

With AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006, Autodesk has addedenhancements to drafting functions, the interface, tables, andmore. AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006: No ExperienceRequired is the perfect step-by-step introduction to theworld's leading CAD software. Inside this clear-cut guide areconcise explanations and practical tutorials that explain how toplan and develop a complete AutoCAD project. Follow the tutorials, which have been fully updated for AutoCAD2006, sequentially or begin at any chapter by downloading thedrawing files from the Sybex website. Either way, you'll develop asolid grounding in the essentials and learn how to use AutoCAD'sproductivity tools to get your work done efficiently. Gain the Imperative AutoCAD Skills * Find your way around AutoCAD and LT * Understand the basic commands and how to set up a drawing * Apply AutoCAD's coordinate systems * Master drawing strategies * Employ Polar and Object Snap Tracking * Set up and manage layers, colors, and linetypes * Use blocks and Wblocks * Drag AutoCAD objects from one drawing to another * Generate elevations and orthographic views * Work with hatches and fills * Control text in a drawing * Manage external references * Set up layouts and print an AutoCAD drawing * Use AutoCAD's enhanced tool palettes * Create and render a 3D model Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.