The First Choice for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Novicesfrom the Leading AutoCAD Publisher!AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005: No Experience Required is your step-by-step introduction to the latest versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the world's leading customizable CAD software. Inside this perfectly paced guide are the clear-cut explanations and practical tutorials that you need to complete even the most elaborate AutoCAD projects.Discover AutoCAD 2005's newest features as you plan and develop a complete project. Follow the tutorials sequentially or begin at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex website. Either way, you'll develop a solid grounding in the essentials and learn how to use AutoCAD's productivity tools to get your work done efficiently.Gain the Imperative AutoCAD SkillsFind your way around AutoCAD and LTUnderstand the basic commands and how to set up a drawingApply AutoCAD's coordinate systemsMaster drawing strategiesEmploy Polar and Object Snap TrackingSet up and manage layers, colors, and linetypesUse blocks and WblocksDrag AutoCAD objects from one drawing to anotherGenerate elevations and orthographic viewsWork with hatches and fillsControl text in a drawingManage external referencesSet up layouts and print an AutoCAD drawingUse AutoCAD's enhanced tool palettesCreate and render a 3D modelNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.