AutoCAD: Professional Tips and Techniques

Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques youa ll ever find. Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions----all in fast, easy--to--digest nuggets. Discover keyboard shortcuts and little--known system variables or punch up your style with expert tips on visualizing, publishing, and 3D modeling. No matter what your experience level, youa re sure to increase productivity and master professional--level techniques with this lively, practical book. aeo Tweak Windows(r) and AutoCAD to get the UI you want aeo Handle layers and select objects like a pro aeo Create dimensions, hatch patterns, and text correctly the first time aeo Comprehend the complexities of Sheet Sets and Paperspace aeo Unleash the power of dynamic blocks aeo Get visualization tips from the experts aeo Plot or publish in the background while you keep drawing aeo Take control of AutoCAD with customization techniques aeo Master the friendly new world of 3D in AutoCAD 2007