The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference [Paperback]

Ralph Grabowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766838498 | ISBN-13: 978-0766838499 | Publication Date: July 10, 2001 | Edition: 1

Put the power and speed of AutoCAD 2002 at your fingertips! Conceived and written by noted AutoCAD authority and editor of "AutoCAD User" magazine, Ralph Grabowski, The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference Guide is a "must" for users of all abilities - whether migrating from earlier releases to AutoCAD 2002, transitioning to AutoCAD 2002 from another CAD application, or using this world-class drawing and design tool for the first time. Fully illustrated and alphabetically organized for fast and trouble-free use at the CAD workstation, this Guide is extraordinarily complete and offers on-the-spot access to 100% of the commands and functions of AutoCAD 2002 and 2000i - including commands that are not addressed in the documentation! Each command starts on a new page, enabling users to locate needed information quickly and effortlessly while at the CAD workstation. Alternate ways of accessing the command - including keyboard, icon, menu picks, and table location - are also listed on the same page to assist readers in saving time and enhancing their productivity. All new commands and features are highlighted, and essential information about related commands and system variables is included, enabling users to gain the knowledge and expertise they need to select the best AutoCAD 2002 command(s) to accomplish specific tasks.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ralph Grabowski is the editor of upFront.eZine, the weekly e-newsletter that reports on the business of CAD [computer-aided design]. Ralph has been writing about CAD since 1985, and is the author of over 100 books and e-books on CAD, graphics, and the Internet. His favorite hobby is digital photography, but also enjoys reading non-fiction, exploring new cities, and spending time with his family. He received his B.A.Sc. degree in civil engineering from the University of British Columbia. His industry blog is well known and respected in the industry. He has successfully served as both author and compositor for his books for several years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1 edition (July 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766838498
• ISBN-13: 978-0766838499
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming very well worn, March 19, 2002

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Dan Cole - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference (Paperback)

The downside to technology is that you have to try and keep pace, expecially in CAD technology. This book helps to make the learning curve not quite so steep. It is laid out like the other "Quick Reference" books for ACAD, in alphabetical order, with numeric commands (usually 3d) after 'Z'

When you get to the command that you have a question about, there is a wealth of information. You not only have the command, but the icon also, if there is one for that command. You then get the command line reference, and a picture of the dialog box (again, if there is one with that command) In the command line feature, you also get the way to type the command, with a hyphen, to use the command in the command line only. You also get a brief description of options, related commands, system(s) variables, and quite a set of tips. They also tell you if a command has been renamed or is an undocumented, by AutoDesk, command.

All in all, you get very good information for a basic grasp of the command. This will make it easier for you when you go to more in depth resources for AutoCad.

Some other good features of the book are: 1) pictures of the function key and their functions on the inside cover, as well as some of the Control key combinations, 2) Command prefixes on the inside front cover, 3) 29 pages of system variables, 4) Commands that have been removed, and 5)some miscellaneous information on the inside back cover.

I would recommend this book to anyone that is now using AutoCad 2002. I would also suggest that anyone thinking of purchasing AutoCad 2002 to pick it up and see what it has to offer.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect reference, November 13, 2001

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Datu Ahmad Datu Zainal Abidin (SANDAKAN, Sabah Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference (Paperback)

A perfect and user friendly book and its a must have reference book especially to whom practicing AutoCAD.