A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLISP [Paperback]

Trevor Bousfield (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0582326737 | ISBN-13: 978-0582326736 | Publication Date: June 1, 1998 | Edition: 1st

A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLisp introduces all the main functions and commands of the software and takes the user through a programmed, logical sequence of study which is suitable for courses or for distance learning. It assumes a basic knowledge of AutoCAD and covers all releases up to release 14.

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From the Back Cover

AutoLISP is a high-level programming language used within AutoCAD. It enables users to customise their installation of AutoCAD and to carry out repetitive design tasks quickly and efficiently.

A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLISP introduces all the main AutoLISP functions and commands and takes the user through a logical sequence of study suitable for college-based courses or for distance learning. It assumes a basic knowledge of AutoCAD and covers all releases up to Release 14. The book is divided into three parts:

• Part One: AutoLISP in Action
  Introduces the basic functions for the novice, with the clear aim of encouraging the user to identify and solve their own specific graphics problems.
• Part Two: Advanced AutoLISP
  Develops the knowledge gained in AutoLISP in Action and goes on to focus on practical graphical solutions encountered within industry.
• Part Three: City & Guilds AutoLISP Programming

 esigned specifically for the City & Guilds AutoLISP Programming Certificate (C&G 4351-005), with sample practical assignments and a written test. It also includes details of the course requirements, discusses program structure and presentation, and lists all AutoLISP functions.

Each part includes practical examples based on real-life industrial problems, and exercises which encourage the reader to test their knowledge and apply it to their own specific problems.

A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLISP provides unrivalled coverage of AutoLISP suitable for students undertaking BTEC and City & Guilds engineering courses where AutoCAD is taught. Those in industry who wish to learn how to apply advanced graphical solutions to practical problems will find this book an indispensible resource.

All the AutoLISP programs used in the book are available for download from Addison Wesley Longman's Web site.

Trevor Bousfield is a consultant engineer with 47 years' experience in engineering including the post of Senior Designer for Vickers Ltd. He is Chief Regional (Yorkshire) External Verifier for C&G AutoCAD courses and Senior Examiner for GCSE Design and Communication. He was formerly the Head of Industrial Engineering and Curriculum Manager at York College of Further and Higher Education, and has written numerous articles for CADuser Magazine.

About the Author

Trevor Bousfield is a consultant engineer with 47 years' experience in engineering including the post of Senior Designer for Vickers Ltd. He is Chief Regional (Yorkshire) External Verifier for C&G AutoCAD courses and Senior Examiner for GCSE Design and Communication. He was formerly the Head of Industrial Engineering and Curriculum Manager at York College of Further and Higher Education, and has written numerous articles for CADuser Magazine.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company; 1st edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582326737
• ISBN-13: 978-0582326736
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,663,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners, July 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLISP (Paperback)

I would not recommend this book to those who are new to AutoLISP. Of the 200 pages in the book, only 39 were dedicated to "basic" AutoLISP programming. The rest of the book covered advanced techniques and the last third of the book was designed for the City & Guilds AutoLISP Programming Certificate, complete with assignments and tests. It did not cover the "basics" of AutoLISP and gave little or no explaination as to the theories and logic behind the steps involved. It was a "learn by example" approach, however, the examples were not always adequately explained and were sometimes exceedingly complex. As a beginner I gained very little from the book, but those more familiar with AutoLISP may find it to be a worthwhile purchase.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basic and Incomplete, June 7, 2001

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Bruce Snow (Lafayette, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Practical Guide to AutoCAD AutoLISP (Paperback)

At best a cursory introduction to AutoLISP. It lacks depth. Has no reference tables for AutoLISP functions, group codes, system variables or the like which would have made the book useful as a manual. Although Release 14 is mentioned I don't think had been updated for the new features. The fact that the author illustrates his examples using the edlin editor (an obsolete DOS 3.3 editor)says it all.