AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Getting to Know AutoCAD; Chapter 2: Learning Basic Commands to Get Started; Chapter 3: Setting Up a Drawing; Chapter 4: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 1; Chapter 5: Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2; Chapter 6: Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing; Chapter 7: Combining Objects into Blocks; Chapter 8: Controlling Text in a Drawing; Chapter 9: Using Dynamic Blocks and Tables; Chapter 10: Generating Elevations.
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Chapter 11: Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool PalettesChapter 12: Dimensioning a Drawing; Chapter 13: Managing External References; Chapter 14: Using Layouts to Set Up a Print; Chapter 15: Printing an AutoCAD Drawing; Chapter 16: Creating 3D Geometry; Chapter 17: Rendering and Materials; Glossary; Index.
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"A step-by-step tutorial on AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT basics. AutoCAD is the leading drawing software, used by design and drafting professionals to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. This tutorial is aimed at AutoCAD novices and provides you with the essentials you need so you can acquire the necessary skills to work in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT immediately. You'll begin with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced topics and features, such as grouping, elevations, hatches, and using text in drawings. Concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions round out this hands-on tutorial. Begins with the basics of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the leading 2D and 3D drawing software. Progresses to more advanced topics and skill sets and covers grouping, hatches, and text in drawings. Introduces dimensioning, external references, layouts and printing, and using 3D Contains helpful examples and step-by-step instructions so you can get started using AutoCAD immediately. Featuring the most up-to-date techniques, tactics, industry standards, and methods, this tutorial will get you started using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT right away."--