Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011 (Paperback)

Part 1: The Basics. 1 Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface. 2 Creating Your First Drawing. 3 Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools. 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups. 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks. Part 2: Mastering Intermediate Skills. 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently. 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References. 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts. 9 Understanding Plot Styles. 10 Adding Text to Drawings. 11 Using Fields and Tables. 12 Using Dimensions. Part 3: Mastering Advanced Skills. 13 Using Attributes. 14 Copying Existing Drawings into AutoCAD. 15 Advanced Editing and Organizing. 16 Laying Out Your Printer Output. 17 Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools. 18 Using Dynamic Blocks. 19 Drawing Curves. 20 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings. Part 4: 3D Modeling and Imaging. 21 Creating 3D Drawings. 22 Using Advanced 3D Features. 23 Rendering 3D Drawings. 24 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids. 25 Exploring 3D Mesh Modeling. Part 5: Customization and Integration. 26 Using the Express Tools. 27 Exploring AutoLISP. 28 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns. 29 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings. 30 Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets.