Autocad 2005 For Dummies

Shows how to use the leading technical drawingsoftware-AutoCAD-and its less-expensive sister product, AutoCAD LT,in the friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style Shows first-time AutoCAD users how to create precise andefficient 2-D technical drawings and get started with 3-D technicaldrawings Topics covered include creating a basic layout; drawing andediting; writing text in drawings; plotting, creating, and editingexternal reference files; CAD standards; and drawing on theInternet Explores new features in the latest version of AutoCAD,including text improvements, streamlined Plot and Page Setupdialogue boxes, increased emphasis on tool palettes, better toolsfor transmitting sets of electronic files, and much more Includes a new chapter on sheet sets and a new collection offeatures for creating, managing, and publishing all of the drawingsthat make up a project

Meet AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and find out where to draw the line Tour AutoCAD's new features, make CAD standards rule, and find the friendlier xref Once upon a time, architectural drawings were created with - gasp -pencils, paper, and T-squares. Then came AutoCAD, with all its capabilities and complications. While this book won't turn back the clock, it will make it easy to explore AutoCAD 2004's new interface, conform with CAD standards, get the lowdown on 3D, and discover all the amazing things you and AutoCAD can do. 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

Shows first-time AutoCAD LT users how to use this popular 2D technical drawing software-an easier-to-use, less feature-rich version of the industry standard AutoCAD Updated to reflect the newest features and enhancements in the latest program release, such as text tables, streamlined plot and page setup dialogue boxes, and improvements to AutoCAD's support for placing, editing, and plotting OLE objects Includes an explanation of the differences between the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and helps users decide which version is right for them Includes a new chapter with a hands-on overview of the typical CAD workflow: drawing objects, zooming and panning to see more detail, editing objects, adding annotations, and plotting Addresses topics such as creating a basic layout, drawing and editing, writing text in drawings, plotting, creating and editing an external reference file, applying CAD standards, and drawing on the Internet

A gentle, humorous introduction to this fearsomely complex software that helps new users start creating 2D and 3D technical drawings right away Covers the new features and enhancements in the latest AutoCAD version and provides coverage of AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD's lower-cost sibling Topics covered include creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, using blocks, adding text to drawings, and drawing on the Internet AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects, engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users

This is either a lecture or self-paced book on drawing that has enough exercises for several semester-length courses using the AutoCAD� 2005 program. Individual commands are explained as they are used to make a recognizable drawing; not as isolated descriptions that have little connection to where they are used. The exciting improved concepts from AutoCAD� 2004 such as gradient hatch, and plotting rendered drawings directly from AutoCAD, are covered along with commands new to AutoCAD 2005, including TABLE, SHEET SETS, and PALETTE customizing. The new chapter with sketches that can be used for approximately 200 exercises is a welcome source of problems for the busy instructor. These problems range from simple to complex.

A full-color guide to the #1 architectural drafting program—AutoCAD 2012! AutoCAD is the leading software used to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Used by engineers, architects, and drafting professionals, it can be complex and is a perfect subject for the tried-and-true For Dummies format. Full-color illustrations make the instructions even easier to follow, because examples in the book appear exactly as they will on the screen. Explains AutoCAD and gets readers quickly up to speed on the latest version Features full-color illustrations that look the same as the AutoCAD 2012 screens, making the interface and the all-important Model view easier to understand Covers all the new features, creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, adding text, and more Newcomers to AutoCAD will easily master the software with help from this full-color edition of AutoCAD 2012 For Dummies.

"Omura's explanations are concise, his graphics are excellent, and his examples are practical." —CADalyst The Definitive CAD Resource Updated for 2005 Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 is a fully updated edition of Omura's enduring masterpiece. Once again, he delivers the most comprehensive and comprehensible coverage for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users including information on the Sheet Set Manager, field command, table tool and the software's other productivity enhancers. If you've never used AutoCAD, the tutorial approach and step-by-step instruction will help you get started right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's newest and most advanced features will help you become an AutoCAD expert. Whatever your experience, however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable resource again and again. Coverage includes: Finding your way around the AutoCAD interface Creating and developing an AutoCAD drawing Keeping track of your projects with the new sheet set manager Importing spreadsheets and editing tables with the new Table tool Updating text automatically with the new field command Controlling your drawings' printed output Discovering hidden features Mastering the 3D modeling and rendering process Customizing AutoCAD Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets Managing custom symbols Securing and authenticating your files Aligning and coordinating Layout views Using Publish to share files with non-AutoCAD users Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.