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<p>Foreword xxxvii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxxviii</p> <p>Introduction xxxix</p> <p><b>Part I: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics 1</b></p> <p>Quick Start: Drawing a Window 3</p> <p>Chapter 1: Starting to Draw 15</p> <p>Chapter 2: Opening a Drawing 29</p> <p>Chapter 3: Using Commands 37</p> <p>Chapter 4: Specifying Coordinates 61</p> <p>Chapter 5: Setting Up a Drawing 97</p> <p><b>Part II: Drawing in Two Dimensions 113</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Drawing Simple Lines 115</p> <p>Chapter 7: Drawing Curves and Points 123</p> <p>Chapter 8: Viewing Your Drawing 139</p> <p>Chapter 9: Editing Your Drawing with Basic Tools 169</p> <p>Chapter 10: Editing Your Drawing with Advanced Tools 193</p> <p>Chapter 11: Organizing Drawings with Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Lineweights 255</p> <p>Chapter 12: Obtaining Information from Your Drawing 289</p> <p>Chapter 13: Creating Text 309</p> <p>Chapter 14: Drawing Dimensions 361</p> <p>Chapter 15: Creating Dimension Styles 411</p> <p>Chapter 16: Drawing Complex Objects 443</p> <p>Chapter 17: Plotting and Printing Your Drawing 487</p> <p><b>Part III: Working with Data 523</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Working with Blocks and Attributes 525</p> <p>Chapter 19: Referencing Other Drawings 591</p> <p>Chapter 20: Working with External Databases 613</p> <p><b>Part IV: Drawing in Three Dimensions 643</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Specifying 3D Coordinates 645</p> <p>Chapter 22: Viewing 3D Drawings 671</p> <p>Chapter 23: Creating 3D Surfaces 717</p> <p>Chapter 24: Creating Solids and Editing in 3D 757</p> <p>Chapter 25: Rendering in 3D 831</p> <p><b>Part V: Organizing and Managing Drawings 863</b></p> <p>Chapter 26: Keeping Control of Your Drawings 865</p> <p>Chapter 27: Working with Other Applications 923</p> <p>Chapter 28: Creating Electronic Output 947</p> <p><b>Part VI: Customizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 971</b></p> <p>Chapter 29: Customizing Commands, Toolbars, and Tool Palettes 973</p> <p>Chapter 30: Creating Macros and Slide Shows 995</p> <p>Chapter 31: Creating Your Own Linetypes and Hatch Patterns 1007</p> <p>Chapter 32: Creating Shapes and Fonts 1019</p> <p>Chapter 33: Customizing the Ribbon and Menus 1031</p> <p><b>Part VII: Programming AutoCAD 1059</b></p> <p>Chapter 34: Understanding AutoLISP and Visual LISP Basics 1061</p> <p>Chapter 35: Exploring AutoLISP Further 1075</p> <p>Chapter 36: Exploring Advanced AutoLISP Topics 1099</p> <p>Chapter 37: Programming with Visual Basic for Applications 1115</p> <p><b>Part VIII: Appendixes 1143</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 1145</p> <p>Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources 1177</p> <p>Appendix C: What’s on the DVD-ROM 1183</p> <p>Index 1191</p>

<b>Ellen Finkelstein</b> learned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the manual because it was in English. After returning to the United States, she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. She has also taught courses on Web writing and usability. Her Web site, www.ellenfinkelstein.com, contains tips and techniques for AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and presenting, and she publishes the AutoCAD Tips Blog, and a monthly AutoCAD Tips Newsletter. Ellen has written extensively on AutoCAD, including articles for Autodesk’s Web site and features for AutoCAD’s Help system. Ellen’s first book was <i>AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference</i>. Since then, she has written books on PowerPoint, OpenOffice.org (OpenOffice. org For Dummies), Flash (such as <i>Flash CS4 For Dummies</i>), and Web technologies (<i>Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies</i>). You’re holding the tenth edition (wow!) of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

<b>10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible</b> <p><b>Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers!</b></p> <p>Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed.</p> <ul> <li>Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project</li> <li> <p>Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions</p> </li> <li> <p>Reference other drawings and link data to objects</p> </li> <li> <p>Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings</p> </li> <li> <p>Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros</p> </li> <li> <p>Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP® and VBA</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>What's on the DVD?</b></p> <ul> <li>Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010</li> <li> <p>Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals</p> </li> <li> <p>A selection of helpful add-on programs</p> </li> <li> <p>The entire book in searchable PDF</p> </li> <li> <p>Videos on the two big new features of AutoCAD 2010— Parametric Constraints and Mesh Solids</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>System Requirements:</b> Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.</p> <p>Control your drawings with the new parametric constraints<br /> Draw and display sophisticated 2D and 3D models<br /> Create organic, molded solids with 3D meshes</p> <p><b>Note:</b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.</p>

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