AutoCAD 2002 for Dummies

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From the Back Cover
Get the scoop on new Internet collaboration features
Find tips and tricks for hassle-free printing

Get up and running fast
— no experience necessary! AutoCAD 2002 is unbeatable when it comes to creating professional-quality technical drawings. Unfortunately, AutoCAD is also notoriously complex
— which is why you need this friendly guide. From drawing and editing fundamentals to paper space plot layouts, xrefs, Internet collaboration, and more, Mark Middlebrook and Bud Smith will get you up to speed in no time!

• Get a grip on draw, edit, and zoom basics
• Add text, hatching, and dimension to drawings
• Plot the perfect printout
• Speed up workflow with reusable blocks
• Collaborate on drawings over the Web

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

Product Description
With AutoCAD 2002 For Dummies you can start designing with the world's top drafting software -ñ no prior knowledge required. This book helps you learn both the menu and toolbar access to commands; maximize productivity by learning how to customize AutoCAD to fit the way you work; and speed up your work by using the command line as an accelerator.

This book covers product enhancements first introduced with the AutoCAD 2000i interim software. These key new features include internet-driven design capabilities. Now you can publish to the Web and collaborate with designers and customers online. Also, the user interface has been updated to bring it into closer alignment with the standard Microsoft Windows interface.

Customer Reviews
Great, March 22, 2002
Reviewer: "philipt_osu" (Stillwater, Oklahoma United States)
My Husband's professor recommended this book, and my husband loves it. It is very clear, topis are clearly and understandably explained and easy to find. Recommended for anyone taking a cad class or just wanting to learn cad.

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