Mastering AutoCAD 2000

Mastering AutoCAD 2000, the fully revised edition of Omura's all-time best-seller, is your one-stop authority on the latest release of AutoCAD. If you're new to this powerful design tool, this book gets you started using AutoCAD right away with a tutorial approach that provides step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish everyday tasks. If you're an experienced user, this book offers in-depth explanations of AutoCAD's most advanced features, including multi-drawing interactivity, database access and using VBA to increase efficiency. No matter what your experience level, this is an indispensable resource that you'll keep on your desk and refer to again and again. Become a Master * Find your way around the AutoCAD interface * Create and developing an AutoCAD drawing * Manage your drawing projects * Ensure that your drawings print properly * Improve your efficiency with AutoCAD * Align points with existing elements * Preview your drawings using WYSIWYG plotting * Capitalize on hidden or hard-to-find features * Work with multiple documents * Master the 3D modeling and rendering process * Use VBA and other techniques to customize AutoCAD * Collaborate with others on large-scale AutoCAD projects * Take advantage of AutoCAD's Internet features * Combine tools to accomplish complex tasks