AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible - Softcover

Finkelstein, Ellen; Lee Ambrosius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118880366 ISBN 13: 9781118880364

Publisher: Wiley, 2014

Synopsis

The perfect reference for all AutoCAD users

AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible is the book you want to have close at hand to answer those day-to-day questions about this industry-leading software. Author and Autodesk University instructor Ellen Finkelstein guides readers through AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 with clear, easy-to-understand instruction and hands-on tutorials that allow even total beginners to create a design on their very first day. Although simple and fundamental enough to be used by those new to CAD, the book is so comprehensive that even Autodesk power users will want to keep a copy on their desks.

Here is what you'll find inside the book:

• Part I: Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics
• Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions
• Part III: Working with Data
• Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions
• Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings
• Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
• Part VII: Programming AutoCAD
• Part VIII: Appendixes
• Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
• Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources

In addition, the book also explores advanced techniques like programming with AutoLISP and VBA, and demonstrates AutoCAD 2015 customization that can smooth workflow. The companion website contains real-world drawings for each tutorial, plus bonus chapters and video tutorials. If you need to become an AutoCAD guru, AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 Bible is the one resource that will get you there quickly.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The perfect resource for all AutoCAD users

If you work with AutoCAD, this is the book you’ll want to have close at hand. Authors and Autodesk University instructors Ellen Finkelstein and Lee Ambrosius guide you through AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015 with clear, easy-to-understand instruction and hands-on tutorials that allow you to create a design on your very first day. Simple and fundamental enough to be used as a beginning guide to CAD, this book also serves as a comprehensive reference as your skills progress.

• Get a quick tour of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT basics
• Learn how to master all of the commands and procedures for drawing and editing in two dimensions
• Organize and share data, including using blocks, attributes, and external references
• Present 3D models using shading and rendering techniques
• Keep control of your drawings, work with external content, and create electronic output for sharing and collaboration purposes
• Customize the user interface, use macros, and create custom drawing elements, including shapes, hatch patterns, and linetypes
• Program AutoCAD with AutoLISP, VBA, and VB.NET like a professional

COMPANION WEBSITE
Find real-world drawings for each tutorial, plus bonus chapters on the companion website.
www.wiley.com/go/autocad2015bible

About the Author:

Ellen Finkelstein learned AutoCAD in Israel. Besides writing computer books she created on-line courses for Autodesk and taught at Autodesk University. Her website, www.ellenfinkelstein.com, is replete with AutoCAD information and tips. Lee Ambrosius has been a power-user of AutoCAD for almost two decades. He is best known for his in-depth knowledge of extending the AutoCAD program through customization and custom application development. Lee’s website contains a variety of tips, programming resources, and sample code.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118880366
• ISBN 13: 9781118880364
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1296