AutoCAD 2000 in a Nutshell

AutoCAD 2000 in a Nutshell provides the most
complete and comprehensive reference for the
newly released AutoCAD 2000. The book contains
alphabetically arranged descriptions of nearly every
command, including toolbar and command line launch
options and important command dialog boxes with
detailed descriptions of the various options available to
the user. And for advanced users who want to customize
the software, there is information on system variables
used for scripts, macros, and Autolisp.

The book is intended to be a technical reference
for both intermediate and advanced users. This book will
save valuable time and increase productivity with hundreds
of tips culled from the author's years of experience as a
AutoCAD user and instructor.

AutoCAD 2000 in a Nutshell begins with a solid
introduction, including a step-by-step guide to
the Startup Wizard and setting up a new file, plus a
complete listing of all of the new commands in AutoCAD
2000. It also contains a list of AutoCAD 2000
commands, new and old, broken out by function.

Table of contents

Preface

Chapter 1. What's New in AutoCAD 2000

Using AutoCAD 2000

Application Details

AutoCAD 2000 Commands and Features

Chapter 2. Command Index and Global Topics

Creating Accurate Drawings

Drawing

Hatching

Dimensioning

Drawing Annotation

Drawing Information

Global AutoCAD Topics

Transparent Commands and Variables

Wildcard Characters

Chapter 3. Alphabetical Reference

Appendix A. Command Shortcuts

Appendix B. Scale Factor Chart and Drawing Limits

Index