AutoCAD 2004 Bible

1322 Pages·2003·30.658 MB·English

by  Ellen Finkelstein

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If AutoCAD 2004 can do it, you can do it too . . . 100% 100% “To get maximum value and performance
from AutoCAD, you should have the
The leading CAD software has the features you need to design and redesign the world. With AutoCAD 2004’s
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new interface, 80-plus Express Tools for added productivity, text and quality-output enhancements, and new C O M P R E H E N S I V E ONE HUNDRED PERCENT
—from the foreword by Wayne Hodgins, Strategic Futurist,
ways to manage drawings, even veteran users need a refresher course. AutoCAD authority Ellen Finkelstein AA COMPREHENSIVE
Director of Worldwide Learning Strategies, Autodesk, Inc.
AUTHORITATIVE
covers every feature, creating a comprehensive guidebook with the clear organization of a reference manual and
WHAT YOU NEED
the practical usability of a tutorial. It’s the only resource that begins with AutoCAD basics and takes you all the uu ONE HUNDRED PERCENT
way to advanced programming techniques.
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Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of AutoCAD 2004
oo powerful 2D and 3D
• Learn to make maximum use of the new palette interface design capabilities
• Discover the easiest ways to create precision drawings CC and create quality
Use real-world
drawings for your
• Explore AutoCAD’s many commands for creating 2D and 3D drawings to
practice what presentations
drawings and renderings you learn AA
• Master editing and dimensioning techniques Master AutoCAD’s
• Control and manipulate your drawing data using blocks, attributes, DD new text, standards,
and external databases security, and Web
publishing features
• Share and manage drawing information with the DesignCenter,
Web publishing, Tool Palettes, Reference Manager, and cross-application tools ®®
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• Customize AutoCAD with command shortcuts, unique toolbars, scripts, program commands,
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• Use AutoLISP®and VBA to program AutoCAD Work more quickly to meet your needs
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Bonus CD-ROM
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• Exercise drawings from start to finish
• Trial version of AutoCAD 2004 Develop 22000044
• Multiple freeware and shareware programs, including presentation-
AccuRender, 3D-Cab, and GeomCurve
quality output
• Author-recommended Web links FINKELSTEIN
• Searchable e-version of the book
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System Requirements: $49.99 USA Reader Level: Shelving Category:
Pentium III processor or later running Windows 9X, XP, $74.99 Canada Beginning to Advanced Computer Graphics/Design
2000 or NT 4.0 (sp 6 or later); minimum of 64 MB RAM; £34.95 UK CD-ROM packed
250 MB RAM recommended; 300 MB free hard drive disc with sample
space; CD-ROM drive. See the About the CD Appendix for
drawings
details and complete system requirements. ISBN 0-7645-3992-2 BONUS
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Includes AutoCAD 2004
trial version, sample drawings Ellen Finkelstein
from the book, and add-on programs

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AutoCAD® 2004 Bible
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AutoCAD® 2004
Bible
Ellen Finkelstein
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AutoCAD2004 Bible
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About the Author
Ellen Finkelsteinlearned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the
manual because it was in English. After returning to the United States, she started
consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ellen has written books on Word, Power-
Point, and Flash (such as Flash MX For Dummies,published by Wiley). Her first
book was AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference. You’re holding the fourth edition
of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, and 2002.
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To MMY for teaching me that there’s more to
life than meets the eye and that the deeper
levels of life are the most powerful.
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