AutoCAD LT 2000 for Dummies [Paperback]

Bud E. Smith (Author), Mark Middlebrook (Author), Bud E. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764506005 | ISBN-13: 978-0764506000 | Publication Date: December 29, 1999 | Edition: 1

Since AutoCAD first stormed the market in the early '80s it has grown to define a whole new way of creating architectural, mechanical, and technical drawings.

Let this guide walk you through the options included in the latest version -- AutoCAD LT 2000. For occasional CAD users and professional designers alike, AutoCAD LT 2000 For Dummies is an indispensable resource. It's equally valuable whether you're providing input on existing files or starting drawings from scratch. Look for helpful sections on...
* Identifying new plotting architecture in AutoCAD 2000 and AutoCAD LT 2000
* Plotting, reviewing, adding comments, and making changes to existing drawings
* Using other Windows programs and the Internet with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT drawings
* Developing the necessary skills to create drawings from scratch in AutoCAD LT
* Reusing information efficiently in order to improve productivity and consistency
* Sharing and publishing drawings on the Web
* Defining key vocabulary in a thoroughly updated glossary of AutoCAD LT terms

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From the Back Cover

Start marking up existing drawings right away!

Packed with tips on real-world AutoCAD LT issues

Your fun and easy guide to well-constructed technical drawings Whether you're an occasional CAD user or a professional who drafts every day, AutoCAD "LT" 2000 delivers the power you need to plot, edit, and create terrific technical drawings. With this guide at your side, you'll be able to dive right in - whether you're providing input on existing files or starting drawings from scratch.

Discover how to: Use the new plotting procedures Mark up and edit existing drawings Set up new drawings correctly Include drawings in documents from other programs Share and publish drawings on the Web

The Dummies Way(TM) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author

Bud Smith is a veteran For Dummies(r) author. AutoCAD expert Mark Middlebrook is president of Daedalus Consulting and a contributing editor at CADALYST magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764506005
• ISBN-13: 978-0764506000
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,049,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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