'Award-winning author George Omura has been writing about AutoCAD almost as long as we've been making it, and the depth of his knowledge shows' - Shawn Gilmour, AutoCAD Product Line Manager. 'Omura's explanations are concise, his graphics are excellent, and his examples are practical' - Cadalyst. The world's best-selling AutoCAD author is back with a fully updated and revised version of his Mastering AutoCAD masterpiece. Mastering AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD LT 2006 teaches AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. Part I introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; part II moves into such intermediate skills as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables; part III details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills; part IV explores 3D modeling and imaging; and part V discusses customization and integration. The CD includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials, a trial version of AutoCAD, and five chapters of advanced material on such topics as Active X and VBA. Coverage includes: efficiently using the improved AutoCAD interface; creating and developing AutoCAD drawings; keeping track of your projects with the Sheet Set Manager; using and manipulating dynamic blocksp; importing spreadhsets and editing tables with the enhanced Table tool; updating text automatically with the field command; controlling printed output; mastering 3D modeling; customizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP; linking drawings to databases and spreadsheets; managing custom symbols; securing and authenticating your files; and, aligning and coordinating layout views.