《Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT》.pdfVIP

Chapter 1 Introducing AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT L A I In This Chapter R ▶ Getting the AutoCAD advantage E ▶ Using AutoCAD and DWG files T ▶ Meeting the AutoCAD product family A ▶ Using AutoCAD LT instead of AutoCAD M ▶ Finding out what’s new in 2010 D E aybe you’re one of the few remaining holdouts who continue to prac- M T tice the ancient art of manual drafting with pencil and vellum. If so, I must tell you, you’re a dwindling breed. Or maybe you’re completely new H to drafting and yearn for the wealth and fame (would I lead you on?) of the drafter’s life. Maybe you’re an engineer or architect who needs to catch up G I with the young CAD hotshots in your office. Maybe you tried to use AutoCAD a long time ago, but gave up in frustration or just got rusty. Or maybe you R currently use an older release, such as AutoCAD 2006 or even (if you’re into Y antiques) AutoCAD 2000. P Whatever your current situation or motivation, I hope that you enjoy the process of becoming proficient with AutoCAD. Drawing with AutoCAD is chal- O lenging at first, but it’s a challenge worth meeting. AutoCAD rewards those C who think creatively about their work and look for ways to do it better. You can always find out more, discover a new trick, or improve the efficiency and qua