Mastering Autocad and Autocad LT 2004

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  AutoCAD is the industry-leading CAD software. The latest release will include a new Tools palette, full true-color support, graphic enhancements such as gradient fills, digital signatures, improved Xref management tools, and the return of Express Tools. This book works as both a tutorial and a stand-alone reference book. It features comprehensive coverage of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: The Basics.  Chapter 1: This Is AutoCAD. Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing. Chapter 3: Learning the Tools of the Trade. Chapter 4: Organizing Your Work. Part 2: Building on the Basics.  Chapter 5: Editing for Productivity. Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Drawing Skills. Chapter 7: Printing, Plotting, and Layouts. Chapter 8: Adding Text to Drawings. Chapter 9: Using Dimensions.  Part 3: Becoming an Expert.  Chapter 10: Attributes?Storing Data with Graphics. Chapter 11: Working with External Databases. Chapter 12: Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD. Chapter 13: Power Editing. Chapter 14: Drawing Curves and Solid Fills.Chapter 15: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings. Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging.Chapter 16: Introducing 3D.Chapter 17: Using Advanced 3D Features.Chapter 18: Rendering and Animating 3D Drawings.Chapter 19: Mastering 3D Solids. Part 5: Customization and Integration. Chapter 20: Introduction to Customization.Chapter 21: Integrating AutoCAD into Your Projects and Organization.Chapter 22: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings. Appendices. Appendix A: What?s on the Companion CD?.Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD.Appendix C: Hardware and Software Tips.Appendix D: System and Dimension Variables. Index.