AutoCAD LT 2005 For Dummies

by Mark Middlebrook

Shows first-time AutoCAD LT users how to use this popular 2D technical drawing software-an easier-to-use, less feature-rich version of the industry standard AutoCAD Updated to reflect the newest features and enhancements in the latest program release, such as text tables, streamlined plot and page setup dialogue boxes, and improvements to AutoCAD's support for placing, editing, and plotting OLE objects Includes an explanation of the differences between the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and helps users decide which version is right for them Includes a new chapter with a hands-on overview of the typical CAD workflow: drawing objects, zooming and panning to see more detail, editing objects, adding annotations, and plotting Addresses topics such as creating a basic layout, drawing and editing, writing text in drawings, plotting, creating and editing an external reference file, applying CAD standards, and drawing on the Internet

402 pages, ebook

First published May 21, 2007

Reviews

[Ben Kellermann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Draw objects, zoom and pan, edit, annotate, and plot

Get started with AutoCAD LT, set up drawings, create geometry, and add text

This handy book just might "lite" up your career! AutoCAD LT 2005, the lighter version of AutoCAD drafting software, can do much of what its big brother does, and here’s where you find out how. Create great architectural or mechanical drawings, collaborate on them with AutoCAD users, exchange documents with eTransmit and the Drawing Web Format, and much more.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Master the comand line
Create text tables with style
Ensure precision as you draw
Use streamlined Plot and Page Setup boxes
Supercharge your drawing reuse with blocks and xrefs