AutoCAD 2005 For Dummies
Chapter One
Introducing AutoCAD and
AutoCAD LT 2005
In This Chapter
* Getting the AutoCAD advantage
* Using AutoCAD and DWG files
* Meeting the AutoCAD product family
* Using AutoCAD LT instead of AutoCAD
* Upgrading from a previous version
Welcome to the fraternity whose members are the users of one of the
weirdest, wackiest, and most wonderful computer programs in the
world: AutoCAD. Maybe you're one of the few remaining holdouts who continues
to practice the ancient art of manual drafting with pencil and vellum.
Or maybe you're completely new to drafting and yearn for the wealth and
fame of the drafter's life. Maybe you're an engineer or architect who needs to
catch up with the young CAD hotshots in your office. Or maybe you're a full-time
drafter whose fingers haven't yet been pried away from your beloved
drafting board. Maybe you tried to use AutoCAD a long time ago but gave up
in frustration or just got rusty. Or maybe you currently use an older version,
such as AutoCAD 2000 or even Release 14.
Whatever your current situation and motivation, I hope that you enjoy the
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