Mastering AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009
The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2009There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is 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 features, including the new Ribbon interface and new Action Recorder, 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 toolsFinding open drawings fast with the new Quick View Drawings toolBrowsing recent files and toolbar selections using the new Menu BrowserConverting multiple layer settings and other layer translator optionsExplore the New Ribbon InterfaceAutomate Repetitive Tasks with the Action RecorderOrganize Drawing Information with LayersAnnotate, Secure, and Authenticate FilesTrack Your Projects with the Sheet Set ManagerPublish Drawings over the Internet and eTransmit Your Files