Wiley AutoCAD 2012 For Dummies 978-1-118-02440-9 ユーザーズマニュアル

In This Chapter

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Getting the AutoCAD advantage

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Using AutoCAD and DWG files

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Meeting the AutoCAD product family

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Using AutoCAD LT instead of AutoCAD

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Finding out what’s new in 2012

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aybe you’re one of the few remaining holdouts who continue to 
practice the ancient art of manual drafting with pencil and 

vellum. If so, I must tell you that you belong to a dwindling 
breed. Or maybe you’re completely new to drafting and 
yearn for the wealth and fame (would I lead you on?) of 
the drafter’s life. Maybe you’re an engineer or archi-
tect who needs to catch up with the young CAD 
hotshots in your office. Maybe you tried to use 
AutoCAD a long time ago, but gave up in frustra-
tion or just got rusty. Or maybe you currently use 
an older release, such as AutoCAD 2006 or even (if 
you’re into antiques) AutoCAD 2000.

Whatever your current situation or motivation, 
I hope that you enjoy the process of becoming 
proficient with AutoCAD. Drawing with AutoCAD is 
challenging at first, but it’s a challenge worth meeting. 
AutoCAD rewards those who think creatively about their 
work and look for ways to do it better. You can always find out 
more, discover a new trick, or improve the efficiency and quality of 
your drawing production.

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