AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006 No Experience Required

With AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006, Autodesk has added enhancements to drafting functions, the interface, tables, and more. AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006: No Experience Required is the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world's leading CAD software. Inside this clear-cut guide are concise explanations and practical tutorials that explain how to plan and develop a complete AutoCAD project.Follow the tutorials, which have been fully updated for AutoCAD 2006, sequentially or begin at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex website. Either way, you'll develop a solid grounding in the essentials and learn how to use AutoCAD's productivity tools to get your work done efficiently.Gain the Imperative AutoCAD SkillsFind your way around AutoCAD and LTUnderstand the basic commands and how to set up a drawingApply AutoCAD's coordinate systemsMaster drawing strategiesEmploy Polar and Object Snap TrackingSet up and manage layers, colors, and linetypesUse blocks and WblocksDrag AutoCAD objects from one drawing to anotherGenerate elevations and orthographic viewsWork with hatches and fillsControl text in a drawingManage external referencesSet up layouts and print an AutoCAD drawingUse AutoCAD's enhanced tool palettesCreate and render a 3D modelNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.