Illustrated AutoCAD 2000 Quick Reference [Paperback]

Ralph Grabowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766812448 | ISBN-13: 978-0766812444 | Publication Date: August 17, 1999 | Edition: 1

Put the power and speed of AutoCAD at your fingertips with this easy-to-use quick reference. You'll find an alphabetical listing of all of the AutoCAD commands and functions you'll need to unleash the power of AutoCAD - including the new AutoCAD 2000 commands highlighted for your ease of reference! You'll also discover information on the "Express Tool" commands and system variables, as well as numerous useful tips and step-by-step tutorials that will increase your productivity. To accommodate different styles, all variations for command input are included, such as shortcut keystrokes and tablet coordinates. Simply put, this quick reference should be in every AutoCAD user's reference library - add it to yours today!

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

As a full-time author, I've written many books, including several editions of this one. I've found that in my work as a free-lance CAD author, this is the one book I actually refer to throughout the year.

What was the exact name of that command? When does it not display a dialog box? How do I create a two-point perspective view? When can I use the hyphen prefix? This book reminds me of the answers, and I trust it will answer your questions, too.

About the Author

Ralph Grabowski is Editor of AutoCAD User magazine and the former Senior Editor at CADalyst magazine. He is the author of over 50 books about AutoCAD and other graphical software, and is the publisher of upFront.eZine, the weekly e-mail newsletter for CAD industry news.

Product Details

• Paperback: 686 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (August 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766812448
• ISBN-13: 978-0766812444
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,806,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't start AutoCad 2000 without this book, July 26, 2000

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Dan Cole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Illustrated AutoCAD 2000 Quick Reference (Paperback)

I use AutoCad 2000 to make my living working for myself. The program is so versatile that it is impossible to remember all the commands. This book sits right next to my monitor and I use it probably 3 or 4 times a week. Some great features are that it: 1) shows you the button for the command, 2) gives you commands that are related, 3) gives you tips for the command, 4) the alias for the command, and much more. I am able to be that much more productive and accurate, which are the reasons behind computer drafting. I would recommend this book for every AutoCad 2000 user, beginner or advanced.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Although Alphabetized, Still Incomplete, September 12, 2000

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Ken Largent (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Illustrated AutoCAD 2000 Quick Reference (Paperback)

I was instructed to purchase this book as a pre-requisite for a course on the new features of AutoCAD 2000. I found that it lacks proper explanations of the newer features of the software. This book might be acceptable for someone who has never used AutoCAD before; but for someone who has extensive knowledge it is nearly useless. Every command listed in the book is also listed in the help topic "commands". It doesn't discuss most of the new features of AutoCAD 2000 that make A2K more powerful (for example the Design Center). Even though it provides descriptions for just about every setting, it doesn't explain why a user would use one setting as opposed to another. This book is written for people who merely want to increase their AutoCAD vocabulary without needing to understand the complexities of the software.