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Preface
AutoCAD 2007 incorporates all the features introduced to AutoCAD 2006 with sev-
eral additions which include:
1 Create: Use enhanced commands and draughting tools to create all types of content.
2 Manage: Use Sheet Set Manager, Workspaces and Attribute Extraction to manage data
and information.
3 Produce: Use Dynamic Blocks, Dynamic Input and Selection Preview to increase
productivity.
4 Present: Create realistic scenes to present models with render or in an animated walk-
through.
5 Share: Use the e-transmit, publish to the web and PDF files to share information with
others.
Many of these new features will be discussed in this book.
Note the following:
1 This book is intended for:
a) new users to AutoCAD who have access to AutoCAD 2007
b) experienced AutoCAD users wanting to upgrade their skills from previous releases
c) readers who are studying for a formal CAD qualification at City and Guilds, BTEC
or SQA level
d) training centres offering CAD topics
e) undergraduates and post-graduate students at higher institutions who require
AutoCAD draughting skills
f) industrial CAD users who require both a text book and a reference source.
2 The objective of this book is to introduce the reader to the essential basic 2D draughting
skills required by every AutoCAD user, whether at the introductory, intermediate or
advanced level. Once these basic skills have been ‘mastered’, the user can progress to
the more ‘demanding’ topics such as 3D modelling, customisation and AutoLISP pro-
gramming.
3 As with all my AutoCAD books, the reader will learn by completing worked examples,
and further draughting experience will be obtained by completing the additional activ-
ities which complement many of the chapters. All drawing material has been completed
using Release 2007 and all work has been checked to ensure there are no errors.
4 AutoCAD 2007 should be installed as per instructions on the application CD. The user
should be aware of the hardware requirements for 2007, especially with modelling.
Bob McFarlane