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