Inside Autocad Release 12 For Windows

The complete tutorial and reference to all user-level features of AutoCAD Release 12 for Windows. Features more than 700 illustrations and includes hundreds of tips, notes, and warnings. Includes easy-to-follow tutorial exercises.

This up-to-date edition of our AutoCAD classic covers the latest version of AutoCAD for Windows. It offers comprehensive, hands-on treatment of the software, from basic drawing skills for beginners to the full spectrum of advanced techniques for professionals, including 3-D modeling, animation, AutoLISP programming, and more.

Complete tutorial and reference for developing computer aided drawing expertise using the latest AutoCAD release. Features application exercises teaching AutoCAD commands and drawing techniques. Filled with hundreds of illustrations that show the steps for setting up, creating, and editing drawings. Covers advanced techniques such as customizing applications by creating menus and macros plus using AutoLISP.

The AutoCAD for Windows Book will get you up and running in the Windows environment. All of the fundamentals of the Windows operating system and the features of AutoCAD for Windows are clearly explained providing you with the essential and practical information you need to be productive running AutoCAD in the Windows environment. Everything You Need to Learn AutoCAD for Windows: comparisons of DOS- and Windows-based AutoCAD that enable users to apply existing knowledge of AutoCAD to the Windows environment; screen displays of AutoCAD's new look under Windows and the new dynamic dialogue boxes; tips and tricks for optimizing AutoCAD's performance in Windows; step-by-step tutorials that walk you through each mouse click, menu selection and command entry; and useful information on applications integration, the Windows clipboard, Autodesk utilities, multimedia and audio systems applications, and more.

AutoCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. It accounts for over 50% of CAD software users and is favoured by both Further and Higher Education Colleges. AutoCAD has been officially named by CIty and Guilds for use in engineering courses where CAD is taught. AutoCAD 12 is a major new release updated with a Graphic User Interface. Its applications span educational, industrial and commercial use, where the more advanced functions are welcomed. This timely new book describes and explains the features of AutoCAD Release 12 relevant to beginners and students of computer aided drawing. Through a logical sequence of study, extensive use of diagrams and exercises, the reader is encouraged to develop first class drawing skills using the software. The text is comprehensive, covering the basic functions through to the more advanced topics of AME and rendering. Over 260 line diagrams and 16 colour plates illustrate the text and a section of further exercises supports the reader with the extra study. Useful appendices discuss orthographic protection, MS-DOS and plotting. This essential book provides unrivalled coverage of Release 12 suitable for students undertaking BTEC and City and Guilds engineering courses where CAD is taught. Those in industry who wish to learn how to produce drawings using AutoCAD Release 12 will welcome the friendly text and excellent use of diagrams.