Your guide to Essential AutoCAD Techniques
In this newest edition of his indispensable book, bestselling AutoCAD author and expert George Omura offers a practical and comprehensive guide to help you easily and efficiently learn the basics of AutoCAD. His straightforward explanations and task–based approach—thoroughly updated for AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007—make this practical book more valuable than ever.
Whether you?re new to AutoCAD or just looking for a quick refresher, you?ll find the authoritative instruction you need. Become familiar with all the drafting tools of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and learn how to:
- Master the basics of drawing and editing in AutoCAD
- Create 3D models and use the new modeling tools
- Add and edit notes and dimensions
- Understand the fundamentals of 2D drawing
- Get organized with layers, blocks, groups, and external references
- Find areas and distances quickly
- Extract hidden data
- Set up AutoCAD to work with your printer