AutoCAD 2004 for dummies

Meet AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and find out where to draw the line Tour AutoCAD's new features, make CAD standards rule, and find the friendlier xref Once upon a time, architectural drawings were created with - gasp -pencils, paper, and T-squares. Then came AutoCAD, with all its capabilities and complications. While this book won't turn back the clock, it will make it easy to explore AutoCAD 2004's new interface, conform with CAD standards, get the lowdown on 3D, and discover all the amazing things you and AutoCAD can do. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

meet Autocad And Autocad Lt® And Find Out Where To Draw The Line

tour Autocad’s New Features, Make Cad Standards Rule, And Find The Friendlier Xref

once Upon A Time, Architectural Drawings Were Created With – Gasp –pencils, Paper, And T-squares. Then Came Autocad, With All Its Capabilities And Complications. While This Book Won’t Turn Back The Clock, It Will Make It Easy To Explore Autocad 2004’s New Interface, Conform With Cad Standards, Get The Lowdown On 3d, And Discover All The Amazing Things You And Autocad Can Do.

the Dummies Way

• explanations In Plain English
• "get In, Get Out" Information
• icons And Other Navigational Aids
• tear-out Cheat Sheet
• top Ten Lists
• a Dash Of Humor And Fun

AutoCAD 2004For Dummies shows users how to create precise 2D and 3D technical drawings using the AutoCAD computer application. This book offers readers practical advice, proven methods, and reliable tips from the authors' years of CAD experience. It is fully updated to cover the new features of AutoCAD 2004. Topics discussed include creating a basic layout, drawing and editing, writing text in drawings, plotting, and CAD standards. The writing style offers a gentle and humorous approach to the subject matter of creating complex and intricate technical drawings This user-friendly guide covers AutoCAD 2004's new interface, conforming with CAD standards, 3D, AutoCAD's various capabilities, and much more. Maybe you're an engineer or architect in a small office whose time has come to switch from drafting boards to CAD.