This is the right book for you if you re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics; you re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text; or you want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. It is ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial. Includes 30 lessons with step-by-step instructions, followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson. All exercises print easily on a standard 8 ½ x 11 printer. For use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2015 only. AutoCAD 2015 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed DVD.
New for 2015...
* Totally updated for AutoCAD 2015 and 2015 LT.
* The New Tab page containing two sliding content frames Learn and Create, enabling you to quickly access recent drawing files, templates, product updates and online resources.
* Dark color interface which includes the Ribbon, Status Bar and Palettes. This contrasts with the dark model space and reduces eye strain.
* Graphics Performance dialog box making it easier to change graphics settings.
* Lasso selection giving greater control when selecting objects.
* Improved features include: Enhanced Status Bar giving greater control on the tools you want displayed; Reorganized View Ribbon making it easier to control the visibility of the UCS Icon, Navigation Bar, ViewCube and Layout Tabs; and Improved graphics with Line Smoothing.
