Just Enough AutoCAD 2006
Chapter One
Getting Familiar with AutoCAD
If you are totally new to AutoCAD, you'll want to read this chapter. It provides an overview of
AutoCAD's layout and shows you what to expect when you start to use it. Even if you've had a
class or have used an older version of AutoCAD, you will find this chapter useful.
You'll start by taking a tour of the AutoCAD Window to get familiar with the menus, toolbars, and
other components. Then you'll get a chance to try your hand at drawing, and, in doing so, you'll be
introduced to the way AutoCAD's commands work. You'll also learn how to use the Zoom and Pan
tools to help you get around in a drawing. And you'll take a look at the ways you can view your drawing
using the layout tabs. Finally, you'll be introduced to the Help system for those times when you
forget to have this book on hand.
This chapter includes the following topics:
* Understanding the AutoCAD Window
* Starting a Drawing
* Panning and Zooming to Adjust Your View
* Understanding the Layout Tabs
* Understanding How Command Options Work
* Getting Help
Understanding the AutoCAD Window
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