AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006

A step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD, one of the world's leading CAD software. This guide contains explanations and practical tutorials that explain how to plan and develop a complete AutoCAD project.

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With AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006, Autodesk has added enhancements to drafting functions, the interface, tables, and more. AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006: No Experience Required is the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world's leading CAD software. Inside this clear-cut guide are concise explanations and practical tutorials that explain how to plan and develop a complete AutoCAD project. Follow the tutorials, which have been fully updated for AutoCAD 2006, sequentially or begin at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex website. Either way, you'll develop a solid grounding in the essentials and learn how to use AutoCAD's productivity tools to get your work done efficiently.

Gain the Imperative AutoCAD Skills



Find your way around AutoCAD and LT
Understand the basic commands and how to set up a drawing
Apply AutoCAD's coordinate systems
Master drawing strategies
Employ Polar and Object Snap Tracking
Set up and manage layers, colors, and linetypes
Use blocks and Wblocks
Drag AutoCAD objects from one drawing to another
Generate elevations and orthographic views
Work with hatches and fills
Control text in a drawing
Manage external references
Set up layouts and print an AutoCAD drawing
Use AutoCAD's enhanced tool palettes
Create and render a 3D model

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