Iml Using Autocad 2002

New features in AutoCAD 2002 are covered in this book, making it a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and upgrading to the new software release. The material in the book is also relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including, AutoCAD 2000.

This book is designed to lead the novice through the basics of AutoCAD- to more advanced features such as customizing, 3D, and AutoLISP. Step-by-step tutorials are provided to lead users through all the commands and make learning AutoCAD a snap. Additional reinforcement for beginning users and self-paced learners is supplied in the drawing exercises on the accompanying CD-ROM. All the components of AutoCAD 2002 are addressed in a logical, easy-to-understand order. New features such as enhanced associative dimensioning, updated DWF fomat, CAD Standards toolset, I-drop (insert trademark) technology, and Layer Translator, are also covered so learners can grasp the speed of AutoCAD 2002 and improve their design capabilities!"

These three books cover one-year introductory courses using AutoCAD in computer-aided drawing. A self-paced, step-by-step approach to learning AutoCAD 2002, these texts group related commands and operations together so that students can quickly learn to use the program. The focus is on teaching the most efficient method of operation that enables students to become productive CAD operators. Real-world application assignments and a final employment-situation project prepare students for their future careers.