Your guide to Essential AutoCAD Techniques

In this newest edition of his indispensable book, bestselling AutoCAD author and expert George Omura offers a practical and comprehensive guide to help you easily and efficiently learn the basics of AutoCAD. His straightforward explanations and task-based approach--thoroughly updated for AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007--make this practical book more valuable than ever.

Whether you're new to AutoCAD or just looking for a quick refresher, you'll find the authoritative instruction you need. Become familiar with all the drafting tools of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and learn how to:

* Master the basics of drawing and editing in AutoCAD

* Create 3D models and use the new modeling tools

* Add and edit notes and dimensions

* Understand the fundamentals of 2D drawing

* Get organized with layers, blocks, groups, and external references

* Find areas and distances quickly

* Extract hidden data

* Set up AutoCAD to work with your printer