Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 [Paperback]

George Omura (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470466030 | ISBN-13: 978-0470466032 | Publication Date: June 22, 2009 | Edition: 1

An award-winning author presents a detailed tutorial covering every feature of this popular program

Each year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts; it's the world's all-time bestselling series on the AutoCAD design software. This revision thoroughly covers all the new features and gives you a complete education in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

Whether you're an architect or drafter, involved in another discipline that uses CAD software, or an AutoCAD instructor, you'll benefit from Omura's comprehensive coverage.

• Award-winning Autodesk Authorized Author, George Omura, has written more than 20 books on AutoCAD
• Uses concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects to fully cover both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
• Introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools, then moves into intermediate skills such as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables
• Elaborates on the more important skills for real world applications like layouts, plotting, and quick 3D modeling
• Showcases the newest features including parametric design, free-form 3D mesh modeling, and enhanced PDF support
• Details advanced skills including attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves, and macro programming
• Explores 3D modeling and imaging, and discusses customization and integration

• DVD includes video tutorials, a searchable PDF of the book, "before and after" tutorial files, a trial version of AutoCAD 2010, and additional tools and utilities

Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 is equally effective as a tutorial and a stand-alone reference for this extremely popular technical drawing software.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2010

There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.

If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest features, including the exciting new free-form 3D design tool and new parametric capability, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.

Coverage includes:

• Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables
• Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes
• Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets
• Rendering realistic interior views with natural lighting
• Giving a hand-drawn look to 3D views
• Presenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray views
• Importing PDF documents as drawing backgrounds
• Exploring parametric modeling with geometric constraints

Turn Ideas into Reality with the New Free-Form 3D Design Tool
Organize Drawing Information with Layers
Track Your Projects with the Sheet Set Manager
Annotate, Secure, and Authenticate Files
Print in 3D, Publish Drawings over the Internet, or eTransmit Your Files

Featured on the DVD
Find all of the project files for the book's exercises, Autodesk-created videos highlighting new features in AutoCAD 2010, 20 video tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD 2010, a searchable PDF of the book, and additional tools and utilities.

About the Author

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD issue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1224 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (June 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470466030
• ISBN-13: 978-0470466032
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. As a CAD specialist, he has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the others - for me, August 24, 2009

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Flashoflight "Steve" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 (Paperback)

For years I have used Generic cadd, now known as Visual cadd. I am learning LT 2010 and purchased Ellen Finkelstein's "Bible". That was a good book, but Omura's book is better for me. Here's why - the examples are consistent in that they give the user all the steps, and especially the shortcuts for all the examples. The multiple ways to access a command are also covered consistently. With the "Bible", I found myself trying to figure out the shortcuts. Ellen teaches them to you somewhere in the text, but if you haven't read the whole book, you will have missed some things. I think George also has better tutorials - more concise and easier to follow.

The paper used for Mr. Omura's book is a step away from newsprint, but still acceptable. The "Bible's" layout and printing is very difficult to read. It almost looks like the printer saved on ink. I compared the 2009 "Bible" with this years version, and the 2009 was very readable.

I also purchased AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals by Randy Shih. That one didn't do anything for me and I sent it back.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best By Far, October 4, 2009

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M. Eldardiry (newton-le-willows, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 (Paperback)

This book is very useful to the beginner in autocad and as you become more advance this book will
become more and more useful, So the more advance you become the more useful the book becomes.
The book is well organized, easy to follow and understand.
You will get very comprehensive guide with the exercises available to each chapter.
I can say this book possibly is the best teacher I will ever have.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There are a number of books on the market surveying AutoCad, but this is one of the best, September 16, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 (Paperback)

There are a number of books on the market surveying AutoCad, but this is one of the best - a virtual 'bible' of detail packing in tips on using everything from hatches and tables to linking drawings to databases, presenting 3D models with x-ray views, importing PDF documents as drawings, and much more. Newcomers will find the tutorials build skills while advanced users will appreciate the detailed surveys of the latest features of the program. An accompanying DVD packs in further project details and includes a trial version of AutoCad 2010 and a searchable PDF of the book.