AutoCAD LT 2000 for Dummies

Book Description
Since AutoCAD first stormed the market in the early '80s it has grown to define a whole new way of creating architectural, mechanical, and technical drawings. Let this guide walk you through the options included in the latest version -- AutoCAD LT 2000. For occasional CAD users and professional designers alike, AutoCAD LT 2000 For Dummies is an indispensable resource. It's equally valuable whether you're providing input on existing files or starting drawings from scratch. Look for helpful sections on...Identifying new plotting architecture in AutoCAD 2000 and AutoCAD LT 2000Plotting, reviewing, adding comments, and making changes to existing drawingsUsing other Windows programs and the Internet with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT drawingsDeveloping the necessary skills to create drawings from scratch in AutoCAD LTReusing information efficiently in order to improve productivity and consistencySharing and publishing drawings on the WebDefining key vocabulary in a thoroughly updated glossary of AutoCAD LT terms


Book Info
Delivers expert guidance on AutoCAD LT 2000 with detailed instruction on how to use the new plotting procedures, mark up and edit existing drawings, set up new drawings correctly, and share and publish drawings on the Web. Softcover.


From the Back Cover
Start marking up existing drawings right away! Packed with tips on real-world AutoCAD LT issues Your fun and easy guide to well-constructed technical drawings Whether you're an occasional CAD user or a professional who drafts every day, AutoCAD "LT" 2000 delivers the power you need to plot, edit, and create terrific technical drawings. With this guide at your side, you'll be able to dive right in — whether you're providing input on existing files or starting drawings from scratch. Discover how to: Use the new plotting procedures Mark up and edit existing drawings Set up new drawings correctly Include drawings in documents from other programs Share and publish drawings on the Web The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
Bud Smith is a veteran For Dummies® author. AutoCAD expert Mark Middlebrook is president of Daedalus Consulting and a contributing editor at CADALYST magazine.


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For those who need a functional two-dimensional CAD tool but don't want to spend a lot of money on it, AutoCAD LT is the ideal program - and AutoCAD LT for Dummies is their ideal guide. This easy-to-understand reference lets designers get acquainted with the interface and drawing features - and start using the built-in learnablity functions that help AutoCAD LT novices get up to speed. In no time at all, new users will be turning their ideas in CAD files - and even sharing files with the full AutoCAD program.


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