AutoCAD Essentials

This is a short, self-paced tutorial geared to the needs of new AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users. It covers the basic skills necessary to become confident and productive with the major commands and features, guiding readers through the basics of 2D drawing using either of these CAD packages

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This is a short, self-paced tutorial geared specifically to the needs of new AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users. Readers are guided through the basics of 2D drawing using either of these CAD packages. It covers the basic skills necessary to become confident and productive with the major commands and features. Each chapter includes an overview of a major topic, many examples and illustrations, an opportunity for readers to test their skills, and suggestions for avoiding common traps and pitfalls. The book covers both AutoCAD LT and the DOS and Windows versions of the full AutoCAD program, through Release 13