Description
Updated to the most recent edition of AutoCAD LT, the book explores the latest tools and techniques of the software package covering all draw commands and options, editing, dimensioning, hatching, and plotting techniques available with AutoCAD LT 2011. The textbook, unrivalled in advancing the frontiers of the software, takes the user across a wide spectrum of engineering solutions through progressive examples, comprehensive illustrations, and detailed exercises, thereby making it an ideal solution for both the novice and the advanced user.

Features
The following are some of the features of this textbook:
·    An effective introduction detailing the tools and commands covered in each chapter
·    Includes changes and enhancements specific to AutoCAD LT 2011
·    Effectively communicates the utility of AutoCAD LT 2011 commands, Ribbon, Application Menu, Menu Bar, Status      
     bar, toolbars, palettes, and shortcut menus.
·    Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience
·    Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD LT
Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD LT
Chapter 3: Starting with the Advanced Sketching
Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids
Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I
Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II
Chapter 7: Creating Text and Tables
Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing
Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions
Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables
Chapter 11: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts
Chapter 12: Plotting Drawings
Chapter 13: Hatching Drawings
Chapter 14: Working with Blocks
Chapter 15: Defining Block Attributes
Chapter 16: Understanding External References
Chapter 17: Working with Advanced Drawing Options
Chapter 18: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objescts
Index