A hefty, comprehensive guide providing in-depth coverage of all standard features, including basic drawing commands, configuration and network support, three-dimensional modeling, and program customization. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The best tutorial for AutoCAD beginners. These meticulous, step-by-step lessons will have even first-time computer users creating a first drawing in record time. Learn protype, drawing, lettering, dimensioning, isometric views, 3-D drawing, plotting, and more.

The complete tutorial and reference to all user-level features of AutoCAD Release 12 for Windows. Features more than 700 illustrations and includes hundreds of tips, notes, and warnings. Includes easy-to-follow tutorial exercises.

Our comprehensive guide to computer-aided design with AutoCAD is a classic--now in its 5th edition. From starting a first drawing to advanced 3-D modeling, this combined tutorial and reference offers clear, hands-on treatment of every feature and function of the software, with plenty of expert tips.

Techniques for uncovering the newest, most powerful features of Release 12 from the AutoCAD experts. Concentrates on techniques for customizing the AutoCAD system. Uncovers powerful uses of macros, dialogue boxes, and more. Covers through AutoCAD Release 12.

This guide takes a command-based approach and is organized to follow the design and drawing strategies applied in the professional world. Each command is demonstrated by its own exercise, and the exercises themselves are grouped in order that related commands and procedures can be learnt together.

This pocket-sized reference is a quick guide to all AutoCAD 12 for Windows features. Designed for easy use, all command entries provide exact syntax, a brief description, options, tips, and cross-references.

This simple introduction for beginning computer users cover the essentials of using the latest DOS release. Step-by-step tutorials lead the way, starting with plugging in the computer and following through to common DOS commands. With plenty of helpful tips and advice.