AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies

About this book

Bring your design vision to life with this full-color guide to AutoCAD 2013! Used by everyone from engineers and architects to interior designers and draftspeople AutoCAD 2013 is the worlds leading 2D and 3D technical drawing program. But with so many options and features available finding your way around AutoCAD can be a challenge even for experienced CAD professionals. AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies is here to help. Youll learn to build a solid foundation for all your projects use standard CAD techniques get familiar with new tools and features and start sharing your models and designs in no time with this easy-to-follow guide. Covers the latest AutoCAD features and techniques including creating a basic layout navigating the AutoCAD Ribbon drawing and editing working with dimensions adding text creating 3D models and more Walks readers through setting up a drawing environment applying visual styles managing data across several drawings and showcasing your designs to potential clients and customers Features full-color illustrations that mirror what youll see on your AutoCAD 2013 screens plus a companion website with downloadable drawing files so you can put your CAD skills to the test Whether youre an AutoCAD amateur or a modeling master AutoCAD 2013 For Dummies has something for you.