Mastering AutoCAD for Mac

The World's Best AutoCAD Resource-Now for the Mac! This comprehensive guide has everything you need to quickly become proficient with Autodesk's exciting new AutoCAD for Mac software. Award-winning author George Omura brings his legendary AutoCAD expertise and approachable style to this Autodesk Official Training Guide so you can quickly build your skills. With thorough explanations reinforced by real-world examples and pages of step-by-step tutorials, this detailed book will help new users get rapidly up to speed while enabling seasoned users to become experts. It's the ultimate go-to reference and tutorial on every aspect of AutoCAD for Mac. Coverage includes: Working quickly and productively with AutoCAD for Mac's interface Using hatches, fields, and tables effectively Manipulating dynamic blocks and attributes Linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets Customizing AutoCAD's tools and menus Modeling complex 3D forms Rendering 3D views with lighting and materials Presenting 3D models with cutaway and x-ray views Exploring parametric modeling with geometric constraints Quickly Learn to Design and Draft with AutoCAD for Mac Master Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Techniques Transform 2D Drawings into 3D Renderings Practice as You Learn with Step-by-Step Exercises Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World Examples and Case Studies