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Cengage AutoCAD LT 2004 A Problem Solving Approach with AutoCAD 2005 Update 2004 Edition by Sham Tickoo
Both basic and advanced users of the software and industry professionals alike will benefit from this updated guide to the essential drafting skills needed to solve drawing problems using AutoCAD LT(r). This edition continues exploring such basic drafting and design concepts as orthographic projections, dimensioning principles, and plotting drawings, while keeping in mind the heads-up design and Internet features of AutoCAD LT 2005. The inclusion of real-world examples that are in accordance with the newest commands of the software augment the key new features and functions of AutoCAD LT 2005 that are included in a separate Addendum. This book is heavily illustrated to help readers understand the use of toolbars, shortcut menus, dialog boxes, the Object Properties window, and the AutoCAD LT DesignCenter. Detailed coverage progresses from the basics of AutoCAD LT to the advanced features of the software, and concludes with a thorough explanation of Customization, alongside live projects and examples for the advanced user - all in a single volume. Table of contents :- BASIC AUTOCAD LT Chapter 1: Getting Started - I Chapter 2: Getting Started - II Chapter 3: Draw Commands Chapter 4: Drawing Aids Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-1 Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-1I Chapter 7: Controlling Drawing Display and Creating Text Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions Chapter 10: Dimension Styles and Dimensioning System Variables Chapter 11: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 12: Plotting Drawings Chapter 13: Hatching Drawings Chapter 14: Working with Blocks AUTOCAD LT PART II Chapter 15: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 16: Understanding External References Chapter 17: Working with Advanced Drawing Options Chapter 18: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 19: Working With Data Exchange and Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 20: The User Coordinate System Chapter 21: Drawing and Viewing 3D Objects AUTOCAD LT PART III (CUSTOMIZING) Chapter 22: Template Drawings Chapter 23: Script Files and Slide Shows Chapter 24: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Chapter 25: Pull-down, Shortcut, and Partial Menus and Customizing Toolbars