Inside Autocad 14 |  | Authors: Bill Burchard, Jojo Guingao, Michael Todd Peterson, David M. Pitzer, Mark Sage, Surya Sarda, Craig W. Sharp, Francis Soen, Don Spencer
Creator: Michael E. Beall
Publisher: New Riders Publishing
Category: Book
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Pages: 1008
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 2.2
ISBN: 1562057553
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.004202855369
UPC: 752064575535
EAN: 9781562057558
ASIN: 1562057553
Publication Date: June 1997
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Amazon.com Review
If you need a thorough guide to AutoCAD Release 14 for Windows 95 and NT, this is the one to buy. AutoCAD is a highly complex 2-D and 3-D technical-drawing tool for mechanical and architectural engineers. In Inside AutoCAD Release 14 you'll find coverage of all the new features, such as modified Tablet menu and toolbars, new layer- and linetype-properties management, streamlined real-time pan and zoom, improved object snaps and the new AutoSnap feature, Web-browser integration, and improved help. The authors assume some knowledge of the product, but they provide solid tips throughout the book and cover both essential and advanced features, so even experts are likely to learn something new. Topics include working with layers and linetypes, creating and editing drawings, dimensioning and plotting, working in 3-D, customizing AutoCAD, using Script Files, learning AutoLISP (the AutoCAD programming language), using ActiveX Automation, learning the AutoCAD SQL Environment, publishing your drawings on the Web, and collaborating over the Internet or an intranet. Throughout the book you get plenty of step-by step instruction. A CD-ROM features exercise files for working along with the projects in the book, as well as a layer-standards manager and demo software. Appendices offer references on system and dimensioning variables.
Product Description
Redesigned and revised for today's AutoCAD user, Inside AutoCAD 14 is filled with all the tips, advice, techniques, and secrets of the industry's leading professionals-taking you to a whole new level of understanding. Using clear, concise, practical exercises and detailed instructions, you'll master everything you need to know about AutoCAD-from professional drafting and design techniques to practical customization features that show you how to work more efficiently. You'll discover how to properly set up and manage a project; create polylines, splines, and elementary and complex objects; constructively edit your drawings and insert blocks, Xrefs, and text; accurately plot and print your drawings; and much more. Combined with a CD-ROM, this all-in-one guide is an indispensable package for the serious CAD professional.
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| Customer Reviews:
 This is THE book to buy if you plan to use Autocad 14. December 27, 1998
pdesign1@bellsouth.net (Atlanta, Ga.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a very experienced Autocad user and I was amazed at the amount of timesaving information I was able to extract from this book. The writing is very well done with a good amount of "How & Why" information. New Riders has been my preferred choice for learning various software programs since the late 70's and early 80's and this book reflect the depth of their knowledge. I highly recommend this as the at the workstation book to buy. The CD that comes with the book is not ready for prime time. I found many errors with both the content and format of the disk. I even had problems installing and reading it with my computer, but the book more than make up for this flaw.
Excellent book, the CD-ROM does not work properly. September 29, 1999
visone@bellsouth.net (Margate, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have found the book to be an excellent source of information. The only problem I have found is that the CD that comes with the book locks my computer when autorun is turned on, and will not let me access the CD.
 inside autocad 14 June 1, 2000
cody dawson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book itself is an amazing tool to have at ones side while learning this complex program. However, I see I'm not the only one who had problems with the CD. Most unfortunate as the files that do work are an excellent match with the scripted tutorials.
excellent book for the beginner to advanced August 24, 1998
excellent text and explaination of the commands. this book takes you from the beginning all the way to plotting your finished dwgs. covers the bonus tools as well. 3d could be covered in more detail, yet it the section is still quite informative
The title says it all. May 20, 2001
bernie (Arlington, Texas)
When they burned down the library at Alexandria, The excuse was if it is in the Koran than we already have it; if it is not, then we do not need it. What was true for them is true for us; if it is not in this book, then we do not need it. Or as Ed McMahon would say on the Johnny Carson Show "everything there is to know is in this book"
I will not give you a blow by blow description of all the features in this book, as it would weigh as much as the book. Let's say it covers everything you need to get off the ground or expand your existing knowledge. One usually overlooked feature that is well covered is [Connecting Using ODBC (with Microsoft Access)]. What I really want to do is tie this back to my Unix applications, as this is the only program I use that is not UNIX at this time. My best guess is that AutoCAD can not afford to keep their UNIX experts. That is no excuse for lack of information in this book. So five stars for coverage of almost everything and minus one for lack of UNIX information.
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