Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008
The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2008There's a reason whyMastering AutoCADis so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest and most advanced features, including the exciting annotation, notes, and layer properties features, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.Coverage includes:Creating and developing AutoCAD drawingsDrawing curves and applying solid fillsEffectively using hatches, fields, and tablesManipulating dynamic blocks and attributesLinking drawings to databases and spreadsheetsRendering realistic interior views with natural lightingGiving a hand-drawn look to 3D viewsPresenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray viewsMaking spiral forms with the Helix and Sweep toolsExploring your model in real time with the Walk and Fly toolsAdding hyperlinks to drawingsConverting multiple layer settings and other layer translator optionsMaster the New Text and Table FeaturesExplore the Layer Manager EnhancementsAnnotate, Secure, and Authenticate FilesTrack Your Projects with the Sheet Set ManagerPublish Drawings over the Internet and eTransmit Your FilesCustomize the New Dashboard and Control Panel