Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition [Hardcover]

George Omura (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0782124992 | ISBN-13: 978-0782124996

Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition, the fully revised and expanded edition of Omura's all-time best-seller, is your one-stop authority on the latest release of AutoCAD. If you're new to this powerful design tool, this book gets you started right away using AutoCAD through a tutorial approach providing step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish everyday tasks. If you're an experienced user, this book offers in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's most advanced features, including multi-drawing interactivity, database access and using VBA to increase efficiency. No matter what your experience level, this is an indispensable resource that you'll keep on your desk and refer to again and again.

Become a Master
* Find your way around the AutoCAD interface
* Create and develop AutoCAD drawings
* Manage your drawing projects
* Ensure that your drawings print properly
* Improve your efficiency with AutoCAD
* Align points with existing elements
* Preview your drawings using WYSIWYG plotting
* Capitalize on hidden or hard-to-find features
* Work with multiple documents
* Master the 3D modeling and rendering process
* Use VBA and other techniques to customize AutoCAD
* Collaborate with others on large-scale AutoCAD projects
* Take advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features
* Combine tools to accomplish complex tasks

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Mastering AutoCAD 2000 is an ideal companion for any engineer who uses the popular CAD program from Autodesk. Its 1,600-plus pages are filled with screen shots, illustrations, notes, and tips that will help new users master the learning curve of AutoCAD. It will also open up the new features of the latest AutoCAD release to users of previous versions.

Beginning with introductory material on AutoCAD, the first section of the book focuses on learning the program and familiarizing the user with the philosophy, tools, and interface. Later, the book turns to tutorials and tips for becoming technically proficient, and the book closes with sections on modeling and imaging in 3-D.

A hardcover with fine quality paper and superior binding, this massive tome will lie flat, making it a pleasure to use while working with the program. You'll never need one hand to hold the book while working through the examples.

Some of the best features of this invaluable reference can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM. Besides the usual add-on utilities, sample files, and evaluation software, readers will find two entire books in searchable, Acrobat PDF format: AutoCAD 2000 Instant Reference and ABCs of AutoLISP. If you are a serious AutoCAD user, having volumes like this--indexed and searchable--at your fingertips is worth the cost of the book alone. --Mike Caputo

From the Back Cover

Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition, the fully revised andexpanded edition of Omura's all-time best-seller, is your one-stop authority onthe latest release of AutoCAD. If you're new to this powerful design tool, thisbook gets you started right away using AutoCAD through a tutorial approachproviding step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish everyday tasks. Ifyou're an experienced user, this book offers in-depth explanations of AutoCAD'smost advanced features, including multi-drawing interactivity, database accessand using VBA to increase efficiency. No matter what your experience level, thisis an indispensable resource that you'll keep on your desk and refer to again andagain.

Become a Master

• Find your way around the AutoCADinterface
• Create and develop AutoCAD drawings
• Manage your drawingprojects
• Ensure that your drawings print properly
• Improve your efficiencywith AutoCAD
• Align points with existing elements
• Preview your drawingsusing WYSIWYG plotting
• Capitalize on hidden or hard-to-find features
• Workwith multiple documents
• Master the 3D modeling and rendering process
• UseVBA and other techniques to customize AutoCAD
• Collaborate with others onlarge-scale AutoCAD projects
• Take advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features
• Combine tools to accomplish complex tasks

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1664 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (August 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782124992
• ISBN-13: 978-0782124996
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,616 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

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING BOOK! PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND PROS ALIKE!, November 10, 1999

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Marcus Tiebout (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition (Hardcover)

Teacher-Extraordinaire George Omura has written a masterpiece. This book leads you by the hand through all the intricacies of this powerful software without letting you go. I was reluctant to purchase a 1600 page book fearing that I would get lost in a pulp jungle; given my experience with big, disorganized books. This book was a pleasant surprise well worth its price. If you're a beginner this is the book for you. If you're experienced this is also the book for you.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great assistant for AutoCad students..., January 23, 2000

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Rob Johnson (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition (Hardcover)

This book by Omura is a great asset to the beginning, mid, and advanced AutoCAD students who are looking for good quality referencing material to answer those difficult questions immediately. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and take it with me daily between school, work, and home. I'll be looking forward to more quality material by George Omura in the future.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering AutoCAD 2000 - George Omura, March 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mastering AutoCAD 2000 (Paperback)

Enjoyable, easy to read - a book with excellent explanations - an indispensible AutoCAD 2000 reference