Author: Ralph Grabowski

Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 1160

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Clear explanations, short tutorials and drawing exercises on an accompanying CD-ROM make this book perfect for beginning users. All components of AutoCAD software, fully updated to AutoCAD 2000, are addressed in a logical, easy-to-understand order. The tutorial approach makes this an ideal choice for self-paced learning and independent study. Icons highlight notes and new AutoCAD 2000 features. An Online Companion provides access to the Autodesk Press web site for job resources, professional organizations, updates and more.-- Fully updated to AutoCAD 2000 with new commands and features such as MDE, layouts, Content Explorer, and Object Property Manager noted throughout for easy identification.-- Quick-start chapters and accompanying CD-ROM with drawing exercises get users drawing fast.-- Online Companion provides job resources, professional organizations, and more for the CAD user.-- e.resource TM, an instructor CD-ROM, provides an electronic syllabus, chapter hints, PowerPoint TM lecture presentations, computerized test questions, CADD drawing files, and more.-- Includes free trial of AutoCAD 2000 on CD-ROM, which expires 30 days after initial installation. The CD-ROM also contains drawing files which can be used with AutoCAD 2000.