If AutoCAD 2000 can do it, you can do it to ... Packed with practical, real-world examples and authoritative advice, the AutoCAD(r) 2000 Bible is your complete guide to the fastest, smoothest AutoCAD yet. Expert author Ellen Finkelstein shows you how to master every aspect of this powerful design software, from fundamental commands and VBA programming to hot new features such as Visual LISP, improved 3D editing, multiple plots/prints, better text handling, and more flexible dimensions. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of AutoCAD 2000
* Discover new techniques for creating high-quality drawings
* Master precision AutoCAD tools for 2D drawing and editing
* Learn how to integrate blocks, files, and images into your drawings
* Explore the enhanced AutoCAD 3D modeling, shading, and rendering capabilities
* Customize AutoCAD to fit the way you work for maximum productivity
* Use real-world source drawings to practice what you've learned
* Harness the advanced database access and data-sharing features of AutoCAD
"Most complete, concise, and to the point AutoCAD book I have.... Bravo!" -Bruce Hodder, CAD Coordinator, Enersul Inc., Calgary, Alberta Loaded CD-ROM includes:
* 160+ sample drawings and support files
* 40+ shareware/freeware software programs
* Extensive parts and symbols libraries
* Complete third-party software reference guide
Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like-free-but they have no technical support. www.hungryminds.com System Requirements: AutoCAD 2000, PC running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, 32MB RAM, and minimum 35MB hard disk space
About the Author Ellen Flnkelstein learned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the manual because she was the only one who could read it in English. After returning to the United States, she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ellen has written tutorial textbooks on Word and PowerPoint in Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers series. Her first book was AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference, which is just coming out in a new edition, AutoCAD 2000 For Dummies Quick Reference. She was a contributing author to AutoCAD 13 Secrets, also published by IDG Books Worldwide. The previous edition of this book, AutoCAD 14 Bible, appeared in 1997.
