AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 (PDF)

The First Choice for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Novices--fromthe Leading AutoCAD Publisher!AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005: No Experience Requiredis your step-by-step introduction to the latest versions of AutoCADand AutoCAD LT, the world's leading customizable CAD software.Inside this perfectly paced guide are the clear-cut explanationsand practical tutorials that you need to complete even the mostelaborate AutoCAD projects.Discover AutoCAD 2005's newest features as you plan and developa complete project. Follow the tutorials sequentially or begin atany chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybexwebsite. Either way, you'll develop a solid grounding in theessentials and learn how to use AutoCAD's productivity tools to getyour 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 modelNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.