AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies

AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users
This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting
Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange
Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6.7 million users
The accompanying DVD provides videos that illustrate select problems and solutions presented in the workbook

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Title of ebook: AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies
ISBN: 9780470184424
parent-ISBN: 9780470097632
Publisher: For Dummies
Internet download file size: 7698 kb
Pages: 384
Published: 07-2007
Released online for download: 07-30-2007
Author of eBook: Ambrosius, Lee

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AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies

Chapter One

AutoCAD and the User Interface

In This Chapter

* Launching AutoCAD and using command line switches

* Looking at the user interface of AutoCAD

* Using commands and providing input

* Getting help from AutoCAD

Being proficient with AutoCAD and its user interface can help make drafting tasks easier based on how familiar you are with all the tools that are just a click away. The exercises in this chapter give you an understanding of how to use the various interface elements that AutoCAD has to offer to make sure you have the tools available when you need them. The exercises in this chapter use the AutoCAD Classic workspace. To set the AutoCAD Classic workspace current, choose Tools->Workspaces->AutoCAD Classic. For more information on using and creating workspaces, see Chapter 3.

Launching AutoCAD

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