Using AutoCAD 2000 [Paperback]

Autodesk Press (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766812367 | ISBN-13: 978-0766812369 | Publication Date: August 20, 1999 | Edition: 1

This easy-to-understand book makes learning AutoCAD 2000 a snap for beginning users and self-paced learners. Step-by-step tutorials with clear explanations lead you through the basics of AutoCAD to the more advanced features like customizing, 3D, and AutoLISP. All the components of AutoCAD 2000 are addressed in a logical, easy to comprehend order. New features such as Multiple Document Interface (MDE), Layers, AutoCAD DesignCenter, and 3D Ornit Functionality are also covered so you can grasp the speed of AutoCAD 2000 and improve your design capabilities. Reinforce your skills using the drawing exercises provided on the accompanying CD-ROM to get up and running fast!

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Now in its 10th edition, Using AutoCAD 2000 makes using AutoCAD a snap by presenting you with easy - to - master, step - by - step tutorials through all the commands of AutoCAD. Using AutoCAD is designed to lead the novice through the basics of AutoCAD to more advanced features like customizing, 3D, and AutoLISP.

Using AutoCAD 2000 will be one of the first books available on AutoCAD 2000 and Autodesk Press will be the only AutoCAD publisher offering a Free 30 day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD - ROM in the back of most of our AutoCAD 2000 titles! The CD - ROM will contain fully functional AutoCAD 2000 software (no student watermark or hardware lock!) which will expire 30 days after initial installation. Also included on the CD - ROM are drawing files, which can be used with AutoCAD 2000.

WHAT'S NEW IN THIS EDITION

Reordered chapters and topics for easier access to key topics and exercises.

New illustrations! Clearly display what you will see on the screen as you perform each command.

Fully updated to Release 2000 for Windows 95/98 and NT. New sections added include:

Realtime Object Snap and new object snap modes Polar Mode Add - A - Plotter Wizard MDE (multiple drawing environment) AutoCAD DesignCenter Properties Window Hyperlinking Summary Info Layouts QDim QSelect Lineweights

Product Details

• Paperback: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (August 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766812367
• ISBN-13: 978-0766812369
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,228,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Using AutoCAD 2000, January 20, 2008

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Daryl Hayes (Black Hills - South Dakota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Using AutoCAD 2000 (Paperback)

AutoCAD 2000 is a little more geared toward the user that has previous knowledge of CAD. It still is a great book to study and use along with and enhance the program.