Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014

Become an AutoCAD 2014 ExpertThis comprehensive book is your key to mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014. Award-winning author and AutoCAD expert George Omura provides a complete learning experience featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on exercises with downloadable project files that allow you to produce your own designs.If you're new to AutoCAD, this superb book will quickly help you become productive with the software. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, you'll polish skills and build even greater expertise. And if you're preparing for certification, this complete resource will help you get ready for the AutoCAD 2014 certification exams.Coverage includes:* Getting the most out of the AutoCAD 2014 user interface* Organizing objects with blocks, groups, and symbols* Effectively using hatches, external references, fields, and tables* Adding spreadsheet functionality to your drawings* Using AutoCAD's unique automatic dimensioning capability* Making smart drawings with parametric tools* Collaborating with team members using Autodesk 360* Extracting data from AutoCAD and sharing it with other programs* Using your project's geographic location to insert a background map or aerial view* Creating and rendering impressive and realistic 3D drawingsBuild the Skills You Need to Become an AutoCAD ExpertCreate More Complex Drawings with the Latest FeaturesTake Advantage of Best Practices and Expert TipsSee Your Ideas in a New Light with Powerful 3D Design FeaturesPrepare for the AutoCADCertification Exams