LEARN AUTOCAD 2000 ADVANCED USER

Learn AutoCAD LT 2000 for the Advanced User focuses on customization issues for those users of AutoCAD LT 2000 who have moved beyond the basics of this popular graphics and drawing software package. Best-selling author Ralph Grabowski begins with a discussion of management issues for AutoCAD LT, such as implementing an effective backup system and networking, then moves to customization -- how to get AutoCAD LT to work the way you want it to work by modifying commands, toolbars, menus, linetypes, and hatch patterns. The author also provides an overview of Diesel, the simple programming language included with AutoCAD LT that can be used to customize the status line and write menu and toolbar macros.

The appendixes list additional resources for CAD managers and programmers; compatibility issues between AutoCAD 2000 and AutoCAD LT 2000; all the AutoCAD LT 2000 commands; and AutoCAD LT's system variables.

The companion CD-ROM contains Real Architect 2000 Lite, a complete architectural drafting application from Straight Forward Software, and a demo version of Eagle Point Software's AutoCAD LT 2000 computer-based training course.