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<p><b>An easy-to-read and up-to-date collection of resources explaining the most recent versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT</b> <p>In the brand-new second edition of <i>AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies,</i> consultant and industry expert with more than 30 years of experience using and extending AutoCAD along with being a 20-year veteran of AutoCAD education, Lee Ambrosius, walks you through the fundamentals of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. He explains the most useful features of both AutoCAD and the more budget-friendly AutoCAD LT, showing you how to choose the right tools and workflows for your projects. <p>From creating architectural drawings, floor plans, and building designs to constructing precise designs, layouts, and technical drawings and blueprints, this all-in collection of easy-to-read guides covers how to set up drawings, draw and modify 2D and 3D designs, annotate your drawings, and perform advanced drafting techniques. <p><i>AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies</i> contains several mini-books you can tackle in order and in their entirety or as convenient references that help you get up to speed on specific tasks and projects you're working on in the moment. You'll also find: <ul> <li>Step-by-step walkthroughs of popular and useful AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT features, like working with blocks and the electronic sharing and distribution of drawings</li> <li>Detailed discussions of the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, and how to customize each one to suit your needs</li> <li>Explanations of AutoCAD utilities for a variety of use cases</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for drafters, engineers, architects, programmers, and trainers interested in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, <i>AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT All-in-One For Dummies</i> is an accessible and handy reference for beginning and experienced users of AutoCAD that includes all the latest features, tools, and workflows you need to help you with your projects.