AutoCAD: Professional Tips and Techniques [Paperback]

Lynn Allen (Author), Scott Onstott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0470084545 | ISBN-13: 978-0470084540 | Edition: 1

Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars

Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques you'll ever find. Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions--all in fast, easy-to-digest nuggets. Discover keyboard shortcuts and little-known system variables or punch up your style with expert tips on visualizing, publishing, and 3D modeling. No matter what your experience level, you're sure to increase productivity and master professional-level techniques with this lively, practical book.
* Tweak Windows(r) and AutoCAD to get the UI you want
* Handle layers and select objects like a pro
* Create dimensions, hatch patterns, and text correctly the first time
* Comprehend the complexities of Sheet Sets and Paperspace
* Unleash the power of dynamic blocks
* Get visualization tips from the experts
* Plot or publish in the background while you keep drawing
* Take control of AutoCAD with customization techniques
* Master the friendly new world of 3D in AutoCAD 2007

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars

Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques you'll ever find. Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions—all in fast, easy-to-digest nuggets. Discover keyboard shortcuts and little-known system variables or punch up your style with expert tips on visualizing, publishing, and 3D modeling. No matter what your experience level, you're sure to increase productivity and master professional-level techniques with this lively, practical book.

• Tweak Windows® and AutoCAD to get the UI you want
• Handle layers and select objects like a pro
• Create dimensions, hatch patterns, and text correctly the first time
• Comprehend the complexities of Sheet Sets and Paperspace
• Unleash the power of dynamic blocks
• Get visualization tips from the experts
• Plot or publish in the background while you keep drawing
• Take control of AutoCAD with customization techniques
• Master the friendly new world of 3D in AutoCAD 2007

About the Author

Lynn Allen is Autodesk's technical evangelist and speaks to more than 30,000 AutoCAD users worldwide each year. She also writes a popular column in Cadalyst magazine, maintains a very popular AutoCAD-related blog, has authored several AutoCAD books, and taught at the university level for 14 years.

Scott Onstott is a book and video author, former university instructor, technical editor, and consultant. Scott is an Autodesk Authorized Author and has contributed to over two dozen books and videos on AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, VIZ Render, Revit, 3ds Max, VIZ, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver. He most recently wrote Mastering Architectural Desktop 2006.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (December 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470084545
• ISBN-13: 978-0470084540
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.6 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > 3D Graphics
  • #92 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > CAD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Auto CAD made easier for the power user, February 22, 2007

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Jeffrey S. Kohn (Chicago Land) - See all my reviews
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This book is fantastic!! It really allows a power user more options and tips and tricks. Every tip ends up saving time and makes CAD more fun to use. Lynn keep up the great work.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Chest of Productivity Tips, October 3, 2007

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dave ea "dave ea" (tri-cities, wa usa) - See all my reviews

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It is not surprising, considering the fact that Lynn Allen is the Technical Evangelist for Autodesk and that she meets with thousands of AutoCAD users every year, that once again her book is packed to the ceiling with fantastic tips, insights, tricks and strategies for putting AutoCAD in high gear. The book offers invaluable information in bite-sized morsels which can easily and gradually be implemented into any AutoCAD-based process to simplify and streamline it. Lynn also maintains an equally beneficial blog at [..] if you want a sampling of the kind of material conveniently compiled in this book. Highly recommended for anyone seeking "AutoCAD PowerUser" proficiency.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for seasoned AutoCAD users!, August 18, 2007

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Chan F. Lee - See all my reviews
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I have been using AutoCAD since 1992, after the first couple years of using AutoCAD, I stopped learning new tricks and learning better ways of using AutoCAD because I was able to do my job with the set of AutoCAD skills I have. This book helps me brush up my CAD skills and taught me many new tricks to be more efficient. It was never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!