Product Description

If you’re looking for a tutorial or stand-alone reference to AutoCAD and its latest features, Mastering AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 is a book that can serve as both. Understand the basics of interface and drafting tools, review intermediate skills like using hatches, fields and tables, and master advanced topics like attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills, 3D modeling and imaging, and customization and integration. Learn everything you need to know about AutoCAD from concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions and hand-on projects.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265344 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1176 pages

From the Back Cover

The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2009

There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert.

If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth explanations of the latest features, including the new Ribbon interface and new Action Recorder, will turn you into an AutoCAD pro. Whatever your experience level and however you use AutoCAD, you'll refer to this indispensable reference again and again.

Coverage includes:

• Creating and developing AutoCAD drawings

• Drawing curves and applying solid fills

• Effectively using hatches, fields, and tables

• Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes

• Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets

• Rendering realistic interior views with natural lighting

• Giving a hand-drawn look to 3D views

• Presenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray views

• Making spiral forms with the Helix and Sweep tools

• Finding open drawings fast with the new Quick View Drawings tool

• Browsing recent files and toolbar selections using the new Menu Browser

• Converting multiple layer settings and other layer translator options

• Explore the New Ribbon Interface

• Automate Repetitive Tasks with the Action Recorder

• Organize Drawing Information with Layers

• Annotate, Secure, and Authenticate Files

• Track Your Projects with the Sheet Set Manager

• Publish Drawings over the Internet and eTransmit Your Files

About the Author

George Omura is a licensed architect and Autodesk Authorized Author who has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and has been using AutoCAD for more than 20 years. He has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the San Francisco Library project. He is the all-time bestselling AutoCAD author and was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in AUGIWorld magazine's "Best of Everything CAD" issue.

Customer Reviews

to master Autocad
I originally used Autocad 13, a much earlier edition. To
read the current 2009 edition has been an extraordinary
learning experience. Everything is explained clearly and
simply. The layout is great and it is organized to provide a
straightforward understanding of the topics. The 3D modeling
chapters are particularly useful in these days and time, and
would be of invaluable help even for old-timers, that have
long resisted Autocad drawings in professional practice. My
only con would be that advanced sections could be more
detailed. I highly recommend this book, that demystifies and
simplifies the use of Autocad. It is very valuable to the
experienced as well as the new user of Autocad, a pleasure to
read and learn.