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From the Back Cover
The Hands-On Guide to Becoming an AutoCAD Pro
Whether you're brand new to AutoCAD, prepping for a certification
exam, or just want to become more productive with that powerful
software, this updated edition of the definitive AutoCAD
tutorial/reference is one resource you don't want to be without.
Concise, step-by-step explanations and instructions, expert insights,
tips and tricks, and loads of hands-on projects get you up and
running—fast—with the knowledge and skills you need to use and get the
most out of the latest iterations of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Plus, the
companion website has the accompanying project files to help you master
every crucial technique.
Coverage Includes:
- Getting acquainted with the AutoCAD interface and drafting tools
- Drawing curves with polyline and spline, and applying solid
fills
- Working with hatches, fields, and tables
- Adjusting and fine-tuning dynamic blocks and attributes
- Integrating AutoCAD with databases, spreadsheets, and other
software
- Building accurate, scalable 3D models for design reference
- Using parametric tools to make smart drawings
- Modeling surfaces with 3D mesh to create faces and new textures
- Turning a 3D model into a 2D drawing
- Managing your drawings and sharing your work
Customize the AutoCAD workflow to suit your needs
Master the Basics of 2D Drawing
Create and Manipulate 3D Models for More Precise Design
Turn your 2D Drawings into 3D Models
Link Your Drawing to Databases and Spreadsheets
About the Author
George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized
Author, with more than twenty years of experience using AutoCAD. As a
CAD specialist, he has worked on projects ranging from resort hotels to
metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. Mr.
Omura is the all-time bestselling CAD author.
Brian C. Benton is a Senior Engineering Design Technician, CAD
Manager, CAD Service Provider, trainer, technical writer, and blogger
with more than 20 years of experience in various design fields. He has
been Cadalyst Magazine's Tip Patroller and writer and an AUGI HotNews
Production Manager. He is a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite Program.
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