Using AutoCAD 2006: Advanced

This second volume in the Using AutoCAD set explains how to use all the commands required for working with multiple drawings, creating 3D designs and renderings, as well as programming and customizing using AutoCAD 2006. Intended for intermediate-to-advanced users, this book's tutorial-style approach takes readers in-depth through every option of the featured AutoCAD commands. Readers are then given opportunities to practice and apply the commands to the principles of advanced drafting, 3D design, externally referenced drawings, layouts, and AutoLISP. Plentiful drawing problems and end-of-chapter review questions give users a hands-on experience that will speed them to proficiency using Autodesk's newest release for design and drafting.

This second volume in the Using AutoCAD set explains how to use all the commands required for working with multiple drawings, creating 3D designs and renderings, and programming and customizing using AutoCAD 2006. Intended for intermediate-to-advanced users, this book's tutorial-style approach takes readers in-depth through every option of the featured AutoCAD commands. Readers are then given opportunities to practice and apply the commands to the principles of advanced drafting, 3D design, externally referenced drawings, layouts, and AutoLISP. Plentiful drawing problems and end-of-chapter review questions give users a hands-on experience that will speed them to proficiency using Autodesk's newest release for design and drafting.

Ralph Grabowski is the editor of upFront.eZine, the weekly e-newsletter that reports on the business of CAD [computer-aided design]. Ralph has been writing about CAD since 1985, and is the author of over 100 books and e-books on CAD, graphics, and the Internet. His favorite hobby is digital photography, but also enjoys reading non-fiction, exploring new cities, and spending time with his family. He received his B.A.Sc. degree in civil engineering from the University of British Columbia. His industry blog is well known and respected in the industry. He has successfully served as both author and compositor for his books for several years.