AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 bible

[...]... detailed enough to get you through any task AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible covers AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 However, most of the information also applies to the 2008 release of both programs I have used AutoCAD in Windows Vista, but almost everything also applies to Windows XP, although some of the screens will look different If you are using AutoCAD LT 2009, again, some of the screens will... information for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users Appendix A gives instructions for installing and configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Appendix B covers additional resources for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users Appendix C explains what you’ll find on the DVD The DVD contains a complete copy of this book in nonprintable PDF format How to Use This Book You can use this book in two ways: as a tutorial and learning... to Draw 13 AutoCAD s Advantages 13 Comparing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 14 Starting AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 15 Creating a New Drawing 15 Using the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface 15 The drawing area 16 The UCS icon 17 The crosshairs 18 The ribbon and Quick Access toolbar 18... Appendix A: Installing and Configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 1139 Appendix B: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Resources 1167 Appendix C: What’s on the DVD-ROM 1173 Index 1181 xvii Foreword v Preface vii Acknowledgments xv Part I: AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics 1 Quick... 241 Using the FILTER command 243 Creating a single filter 243 Adding a second filter 244 Naming and editing filters 245 Using filters 246 Groups 247 Creating and modifying groups in AutoCAD 247 Creating a new group 248 Changing a group 248 Creating and modifying groups in AutoCAD LT 249 Creating... SOLID command 469 Creating and Editing Multilines 469 Creating a multiline style 470 Defining multiline style properties 471 Saving a new multiline style 472 Loading a multiline style 472 Drawing multilines 474 Editing multilines 476 Creating Dlines in AutoCAD LT 477 Using the SKETCH Command ... intermediate users up to a fairly advanced level I have designed this book to be comprehensive and to include every significant feature of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Therefore, do not be concerned if some of the material seems too advanced It will be there when you are ready for it As a reference The AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible is organized as a reference that you can refer to whenever you are stuck, or when... Dynamic Input 43 Understanding command names 44 Responding to commands 45 Command Techniques 47 Repeating commands 48 Using recent input 48 Canceling commands 48 Undoing a command 49 Redoing a command 50 Using one command within another command 51 Of Mice and Pucks 53 Getting... organization of the book goes from simple to complex, and each chapter has several step-bystep exercises This enables you to use the book as a tutorial, from beginning to end You can always go back and redo any exercise when you need to refresh your memory on a particular feature For newcomers to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, Parts I (AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Basics) and II (Drawing in Two Dimensions) are essential... 3 4 5 Press F1 to open the Help window Click the Contents tab on the left Expand the Command Reference and then the Commands item Expand the listing of the command’s first letter and click the command Look at the top of the right-hand pane, where you’ll find instructions for all the available methods of executing the command When referring to the ribbon, I might say, “Choose Home tab ➪ Draw panel ➪ . new features are in AutoCAD LT 2009, as well. Is This Book for You? The AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible covers all of the essential features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and includes clear,. class="bi x0 y0 w0 h0" alt="" AutoCAD ® 2009 & AutoCAD LT ® 2009 Bible Ellen Finkelstein 01_260173-ffirs.qxp 5/21/08 8:51 AM Page i AutoCAD ® 2009 & AutoCAD LT ® 2009 Bible Ellen Finkelstein 01_260173-ffirs.qxp. information for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users. Appendix A gives instruc- tions for installing and configuring AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Appendix B covers additional resources for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users.