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AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

This one-stop guide to creating great technical drawings using AutoCAD 2009 shows you how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, set up drawings, use basic and precision tools, and use drawing objects. You’ll learn how to annotate your drawings, use dimensioning and hatching, and work with AutoCAD’s new Annotation Scaling feature. You’ll also find out how to work with solids, texture surfaces, add lighting, and much more. Discover how to

• Navigate the AutoCAD interface

• Work with lines, shapes, and curves

• Add explanatory text

• Understand AutoCAD LT’s limitations

• Render your drawings

• Create and manage blocks

• Use AutoCAD advanced drafting techniques

• Comply with CAD management and standards

• Share your work with others

• Customize the AutoCAD interface, tools, and more

Complete with Web links to advanced information on navigating the AutoCAD programming interfaces, using custom programs, getting started with AutoLISP, and working with Visual Basic for AutoCAD, AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is the only comprehensive AutoCAD guide you’ll ever need.

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