Mastering AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 (Paperback)

Foreword. Introduction. Part 1: The Basics. Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface. Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools. Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups. Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks. Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills. Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently. Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References. Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts. Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles. Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings. Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables. Chapter 12: Using Dimensions. Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills. Chapter 13: Using Attributes. Chapter 14: Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD. Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing. Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output. Chapter 17: Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools. Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks. Chapter 19: Drawing Curves. Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings. Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging. Chapter 21: Creating 3D Drawings. Chapter 22: Using Advanced 3D Features. Chapter 23: Rendering 3D Drawings. Chapter 24: Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids. Chapter 25: Exploring 3D Mesh Modeling. Part 5: Customization and Integration. Chapter 26: Using the Express Tools. Chapter 27: Exploring AutoLISP. Chapter 28: Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns. Chapter 29: Managing and Sharing Your Drawings. Appendix A: The Bottom Line. Appendix B: Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD. Appendix C: Hardware and Software Tips. Appendix D: System Variables and Dimension Styles. Appendix E: About the Companion DVD. Index.