{"product_id":"autocad-autocad-lt-all-in-one-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394376568","title":"AutoCAD \u0026 AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394376568","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAutoCAD \u0026amp; AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLee Ambrosius (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394376568, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e768 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 4.8 cm, 0.975 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-read and up-to-date collection of resources explaining the most recent versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the brand-new second edition of \u003ci\u003eAutoCAD \u0026amp; AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e consultant and industry expert with more than 30 years of experience using and extending AutoCAD along with being a 20-year veteran of AutoCAD education, Lee Ambrosius, walks you through the fundamentals of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. He explains the most useful features of both AutoCAD and the more budget-friendly AutoCAD LT, showing you how to choose the right tools and workflows for your projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom creating architectural drawings, floor plans, and building designs to constructing precise designs, layouts, and technical drawings and blueprints, this all-in collection of easy-to-read guides covers how to set up drawings, draw and modify 2D and 3D designs, annotate your drawings, and perform advanced drafting techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutoCAD \u0026amp; AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e contains several mini-books you can tackle in order and in their entirety or as convenient references that help you get up to speed on specific tasks and projects you're working on in the moment. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step walkthroughs of popular and useful AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT features, like working with blocks and the electronic sharing and distribution of drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, and how to customize each one to suit your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of AutoCAD utilities for a variety of use cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for drafters, engineers, architects, programmers, and trainers interested in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, \u003ci\u003eAutoCAD \u0026amp; AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible and handy reference for beginning and experienced users of AutoCAD that includes all the latest features, tools, and workflows you need to help you with your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 1: Autocad Basics 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: One-on-One Time with AutoCAD 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a new drawing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is created should be saved 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing the right tools for the right job 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with the User Interface 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication menu access 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRibbon access 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToolbar access 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Drafting Aids and Layers 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting snappy and griddy 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the limits 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing objects with layers 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing, Viewing, and Editing Objects 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking the straight and curved 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting up close with objects 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying objects 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotating with Text and Dimensions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing yourself through text 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering the drafting dimension 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast Track to Plotting 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Drawing on and in AutoCAD 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding AutoCAD Files and Formats 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the Light (or LT) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD’s Latest-and-Greatest Feature Set 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Navigating the AutoCAD Interface 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Application 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning AutoCAD to the Start menu 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning AutoCAD to the taskbar 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing desktop shortcuts 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing files from File Explorer 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcome Home: The Start Tab 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring the AutoCAD Interface 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTitle bars 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication menu 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Access toolbar 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRibbon 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalettes 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing File tabs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing area 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosshairs 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe floating Command Line window 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe status bar 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Legacy” menus and toolbars 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with Your Software 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe command line 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic input 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting AutoCAD Commands 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the AutoCAD difference 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeating a command 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanceling a running command 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing and redoing commands 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching for AutoCAD Help 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTooltips 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Insights 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing online HELP and the UI Finder 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutodesk Assistant 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding online resources 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing AutoCAD performance 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: All about Files 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning about the File Types in AutoCAD 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a New Drawing 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from scratch 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a wizard 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a drawing template 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a Drawing 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the SAVE command 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing QSAVE (Quick Save) 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Save As Command 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening an Existing Drawing 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the OPEN command 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing recent drawings 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing File Explorer 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Multiple-Drawing Environment 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing a Drawing 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Management for AutoCAD 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming drawing files 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring your files 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking Up Is Hard to Do 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Setting Up Drawings 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Units of Measurement 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoCAD units 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImperial or metric 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem variables 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting units in your drawing 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Limits for Your Drawings 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Drawing Scale 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling on paper (or on a drawing board) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling in AutoCAD 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScale factors 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing scale factors to establish drawing settings 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLost in Space: Model or Paper? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Layered Approach 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating layers 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining layer properties 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting layer modes 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying layer settings 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Layer Control drop-down list 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer tools 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Object Properties 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD’s color systems 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing linetypes 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Standards 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 2: 2d Drafting 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Drawing Objects 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating and Using the Drawing Tools 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Get Primitive 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping to the straight and narrow 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing around in circles 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArcs of triumph 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe point of the exercise 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Construction Geometry 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXlines for X-men 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA little ray of sunshine 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bit Sketchy 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Parallel Lines 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Complex Curves 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLucy, you have some splining to do! 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar ellipses 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing Complex Objects and Shapes 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2D solids 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRectang(le), polygon, and donut 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolylines 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloudy with a chance of revision 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAhhhh wipeout 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Precision Tools 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Precision and Accuracy 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Coordinate Systems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world coordinate system 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering coordinates 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect distance entry 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic input and coordinate entry 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Grid and Snap 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Ortho and Polar Tracking 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ortho mode 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing polar tracking 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Object Snaps 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Point Filters 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Object Snap Tracking Mode 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporarily Overriding Drafting Aids 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Modifying Objects 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Selection Options 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Objects 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting multiple objects 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject selection modes 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection preview 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject groups 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoCAD’s Editing Commands 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving stuff 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnerasing objects 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelocating and replicating 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotating and resizing 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking, mending, and blowing up real good 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble-barrel commands 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialized commands 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging properties 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing to Grips with Grips 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Managing Views 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Zoom of One’s Own 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWheeling through your drawing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealtime zooming 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePanning in a Flash 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrabbing the Wheel and Hanging On 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming That View 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating named views 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther named view options 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving AutoCAD Put on a Show 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Redraw or to Regen That Is the Question 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 3: Annotating Drawings 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Text: When Pictures Just Won’t Do 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Text in AutoCAD 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting familiar with text terminology 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill that be one or two lines? 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustification 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere should text go? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutzing with Fonts 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Text Styles 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Single Line Text 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Multiline Text 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Multiline Text 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting options 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumbered and bulleted lists 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the flow of text 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFields, masks, and other multiline text delights 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Text 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing single-line text 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing multiline text 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading the Way 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking way for multiple leaders 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegacy leaders 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Tables 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the table with styles 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and editing tables 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink me up Scotty 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Text and Spell Checking 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Dimensioning 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What a Dimension Is Made Of 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Types of Dimensions 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociative dimensions 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-associative dimensions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploded dimensions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating New Dimensions as Associative 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing and Creating Dimension Styles 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Dimension Style Manager 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a dimension style 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyling dimensions 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the scale for dimensions 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimension variables 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a dimension style as current 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a dimension style 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenaming a dimension style 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting a dimension style 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing dimension styles 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting a dimension style 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Dimensions 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinear and aligned dimensions 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaseline and continued dimensions 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngular dimensions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArc length dimensions 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadius, diameter, and jogged dimensions 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdinate dimensions 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne dimension command to rule them all 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuickly place dimensions 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrans-spatial dimensions 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Dimensions 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding overrides to a dimension 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing the dimension text 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing grips to edit dimensions 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociating dimensions 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking and spacing dimensions 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspecting dimensions 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarking the Center of Objects 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing centerlines 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing center marks 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing “legacy” center marks 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing and associating centerlines and center marks 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Geometric Tolerances 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Hatching Your Drawings 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Hatch Patterns and Fills 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding hatches to a drawing 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHatching and DesignCenter 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced settings for additional control 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Hatch Patterns and Solid Fills 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredefined patterns 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser-defined patterns 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustom hatch patterns 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Gradient Fills 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Hatch Patterns and Fills 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Scaling Mt Annotation 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe What, Why, and How of Annotation Scaling 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Styles and Objects Annotative 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotative styles and block definitions 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotative objects 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Removing Annotation Scales 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Annotation Scale for Output 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 4: Advanced Drafting 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Playing with Blocks 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Reusable Content 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Blocks 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing the Block Definition dialog box 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting repetitive geometry into blocks 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting Blocks 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting Blocks 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Blocks 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Blocks 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenaming a block definition 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedefining a block definition 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurging a block definition 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting a block definition 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Blocks with Attributes 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an attribute to a block definition 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing block placeholder fields 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting a block with attributes 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing an attribute’s value in a block 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging attributes in blocks 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting attribute data from blocks 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Going Dynamic with Blocks 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Block Dynamic? 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Block Editor Environment 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of the Block Editor 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing a block definition 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Dynamic 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding parameters 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding actions 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing parameter sets 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining visibility states 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring custom property values with attributes 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Dynamic Blocks 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting a dynamic block 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a dynamic block 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Dynamic Blocks in Earlier Releases 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Referencing External Drawings and Files 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocks versus External References 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with External References 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePath to success with xrefs 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching an xref 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal reference notification 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing xrefs (or drawings) for changes 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing an xref 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping an xref 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing the performance of xrefs 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinding an xref 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferencing Raster Images 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching a raster image 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping a raster image 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the appearance of a raster image 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching PDFs, DGNs, and DWFs as Underlays 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching a PDF, DGN, or DWF file 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnapping to the geometry of an underlay 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping an underlay 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the appearance of an underlay 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinding a DGN underlay 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting a PDF or DGN file 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Draw Order 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferencing and Using Other Types of Files 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Organizing Your Drawings 401\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Bother Organizing Drawings? 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Windows Clipboard 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying objects from a drawing 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting objects from a drawing 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePasting objects into a drawing 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Blocks with Libraries 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ex Autocad \u0026amp; Autocad Lt All-in-one for Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD DesignCenter 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating resources in drawings 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding resources to drawings 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting hatches and loading linetypes 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Tool Palettes Window 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocks, xrefs, images, tables, and hatches 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommand and flyouts tools 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying tools on a tool palette 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing and organizing tool palettes 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 5: Publishing Drawings 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Laying It All Out There 417\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Output with Page Setups 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions of a page setup 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with page setups 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing a Drawing with Layouts 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with layouts 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the appearance of layouts 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a Model Through Layout Viewports 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a viewport’s shape 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling scale 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the display within a viewport 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying a viewport 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Print, Plot, Publish 441\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Say Printing, I Say Plotting, They Say Publishing 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with drivers 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a printer or plotter 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting style in your plots 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutput Made Easy 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting the Model tab 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting a paper space layout 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling your drawing 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore plotting options 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublishing Drawings 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Sheet Sets without Regret 463\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of a Sheet Set 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Sheet Set Manager 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Sheet Set 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from scratch 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from an existing sheet set 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from a cloud example sheet set 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Drawings with a Sheet Set 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a sheet set 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting existing drawings as sheets 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing with subsets 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a sheet set and subset for adding new sheets 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a new sheet 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a sheet 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving, renaming, and renumbering a sheet 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging sheet set and sheet properties 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting a list of all sheets in a sheet set 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up advanced features 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublishing, eTransmitting, and Archiving a Sheet Set 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 6: Lt Differences 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The LT Difference 489\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Boundaries and Limitations of AutoCAD LT 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Which Product Is Best for You 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Extending AutoCAD LT 497\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing and Programming AutoCAD LT 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinetype and hatch patterns 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocks and DesignCenter 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTool palettes 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the user interface with the CUI Editor 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiesel 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommand aliases 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesktop icons 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all in the script 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversing with AutoCAD LT using AutoLISP 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject Enabler Technology 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Utilities Available from Autodesk 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDWG TrueView 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewers 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanion Products from Autodesk 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutodesk AutoCAD Web 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutodesk 3ds Max 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird-Party Custom Solutions 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlock utilities\/libraries 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewers 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Mixed Environments 507\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD LT and AutoCAD in the Same Office 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudgeting 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomization and programming 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation and deployment 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Trip from AutoCAD to AutoCAD LT 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2D drafting 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D modeling 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotation 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualization 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAD Standards feature 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration and sharing 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 7: Collaboration 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: CAD Management: The Necessary Evil. 517\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on the Basics of CAD Management 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Drafting Environment 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Good Foundation 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a drawing template file 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a drawing template file 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying a drawing template file for use with QNEW 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying the location of drawing template files 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Adopting CAD Standards 527\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAD Standards Overview 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AutoCAD’s CAD Standards Tools 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing standards (DWS) files 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging standards 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking batches of drawings 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslating layers 537\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Managing Drawing Files 541\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s All in the Name: File-Naming Conventions 542\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of a Drawing Can Be a Good Thing: Working with Partial Open 542\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling What Happens During a Save 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a handle on drawing file formats 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexing the contents of a drawing 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning Your Drawings Digitally 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining a digital certificate 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigitally signing a drawing file 550\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a digitally signed drawing file 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigitally signing a batch of drawings 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Past Changes to a Drawing 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Sharing and Reviewing Electronic Files 557\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Drawings with Non-AutoCAD Products 558\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Drawings to the Internet 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an FTP site 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing cloud-based storage providers 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing web-based project sites 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing and Marking Up Drawings 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing drawings without AutoCAD 564\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with and importing markups into Traces 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmulating Paper Digitally 571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable Document Format (PDF) 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Web Format (DWF and DWFx) 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead-to-head comparison 573\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with DWF and DWFx Files 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and viewing a DWF or DWFx file 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronically marking up a DWF or DWFx file 576\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 8: 3d Modeling 577\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing the Third Dimension 579\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Different Types of 3D Models 580\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering Coordinates Above the x,y Plane 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManually inputting coordinates 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing point filters 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnapping to objects 586\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking with object snaps and moving orthogonally 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying elevation going up 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Using the 3D Environment 589\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up AutoCAD for 3D 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrienting yourself in the drawing window 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing crosshairs and dynamic input 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing workspaces to switch between 2D drafting and 3D modeling 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerating your hardware 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What the UCS Icon Is Telling You 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrientating yourself with the UCS icon 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the display of the UCS icon 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Coordinate System for 3D Drafting 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the coordinate system 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the UCS 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Viewing in 3D 601\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing Your Point of View 601\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing preset views 601\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your way with the compass and tripod 602\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCameras 603\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective versus parallel 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrbiting Around a 3D Model 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating a 3D Model 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHugging the Corners with the SteeringWheels 609\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCube with a View 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining a Sense of Control 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Visual Styles in AutoCAD 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Moving from 2D to 3D 613\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Regions 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating regions 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying regions 615\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting more information about regions 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Polylines and Helixes 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D polyline 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelix 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating 3D Objects from 2D Objects 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThickness 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtrude 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoft 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSweep 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevolve 620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating 2D Objects from 3D Objects 620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlatshot 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection Plane 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel documentation 622\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolid Draw, Solid View, and Solid Profile 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Modify Commands 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Move 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Rotate 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Scale 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlign 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Align 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Mirror 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Array 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting subobjects of a 3D object 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Working with 3D Solids 627\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating 3D Solid Primitives 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolysolid 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWedge 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCylinder 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCone 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSphere 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTorus 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePyramid 632\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing 3D Solids 632\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D solid editing 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing grips to edit 3D solids 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompound 3D solids 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilleting and chamfering 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlicing 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Rendering: Lights, Camera, AutoCAD! 637\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLighting a Scene 637\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefault lights 638\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser-defined lights 638\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunlight 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting exposure and using image-based lighting (IBL) 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Right Look with Materials 643\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Backdrop 644\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRendering the Final Scene 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook 9: Customizing Autocad 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Basics of Customizing AutoCAD 651\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Customize AutoCAD? 652\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the AutoCAD Startup Process 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup options 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing command-line switches 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Options and Working with User Profiles 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunching the Options dialog box 661\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the AutoCAD options 661\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with user profiles 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Managing Command Aliases 665\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing the PGP file 665\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the PGP file 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a new command alias 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the AutoCAD Alias Editor 667\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Customizing the Interface 669\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencing Your Status (Bar) 670\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToggling the display of a control on the status bars 671\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering the status bar with DIESEL 672\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Panels and Dockable Windows to Stay 673\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocking panels and dockable windows 674\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocking and unlocking panels and dockable windows 674\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Appearance of AutoCAD and the Drawing Window 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow elements 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout elements 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize of the crosshairs 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther settings 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Space 680\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Workspace Switching status bar control 681\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Customize User Interface Editor 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing the drawing space 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Customizing the Tools 687\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Customize User Interface Editor 688\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Customizations In pane 689\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Command List pane 689\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dynamic pane 690\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunching the CUI Editor 693\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommands in the CUI Editor 693\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the Quick Access Toolbar, Ribbon, and Shortcut Menus 697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quick Access toolbar 697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ribbon 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe shortcut menus 702\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe separator bars 706\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Shortcut Key 707\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Double-Click Actions 708\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the Quick Properties Panel and Rollover Tooltips 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Suggested Macros 711\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMigrating and Transferring Customizations 712\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Partial and Enterprise Customization Files 713\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading an enterprise customization file 714\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading a partial customization file 715\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Automating Repetitive Tasks 717\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking from a Script 717\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in a script? 718\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a script file 720\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading and running a script file 721\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a 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