Introduction to AutoCAD LT for Windows '95 - Softcover

Yarwood, Mr A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582305055 ISBN 13: 9780582305052

Publisher: Longman, 1997

Synopsis

AutoCAD LT is a stripped down version of AutoCAD which has been produced specifically for use in educational institutions. It is primarily a 2D package. This latest version (release 3) operates in Windows '95.

This book is an introductory text which covers the basics of the software and enables students to get started. It is essentially a 'how to' guide to using the software to enable students to produce 2D drawings of any kind.

About this title

From the Back Cover

AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is a low-cost, primarily two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided design (CAD) software package which operates under Windows 95 or Windows NT. It incorporates Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technology, allowing AutoCAD drawings to be placed in documents created using word processing and desktop publishing applications, and enables AutoCAD LT drawings to be saved as Windows Bitmap files. Although the package has a limited three-dimensional (3D) capability, 3D models created within AutoCAD (Releases 11, 12 or 13) can be loaded, viewed from a variety of angles and partially edited.
An Introduction to AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is an invaluable 'how to' guide for anyone new to the software. Written in the author's well-known user-friendly style, it provides clear coverage of the basics of AutoCAD LT for Windows 95, enabling the student to get started quickly and efficiently. Using a combination of succinct explanation and clear illustrations, the text systematically shows the reader how to use this new package to produce technical drawings of any type.
Features-

assumes no previous knowledge of the package
works through all the package's main features with step-by-step instructions
highly illustrated with screen dumps, example drawings and full-colour plates that show what can be achieved
contains end-of-chapter exercises to encourage further practice
An Introduction to AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is an essential text for all courses where AutoCAD LT for Windows 95 is used. Those in industry who wish to learn how to produce models using the software will welcome the friendly text and excellent use of diagrams.
A Yarwood is the author of many books in the area of computer and technical drawing, including AutoCAD for Windows, An Introduction to AutoCAD LT, An Introduction to AutoCAD Designer and An Introduction to AutoCAD Release 13, all published by Addison Wesley Longman. He has been a teacher and examiner in the field for over 30 years and is both a Registered Developer and a Master Developer with AutoCAD's manufacturers, Autodesk.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582305055
• ISBN 13: 9780582305052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264