Customizing AutoCAD
2009
by Sham Tickoo
Includes complete coverage
of the expanded design capabilities of AutoCAD 2009.
This thoroughly revised edition of a classic AutoCAD
reference work offers detailed explanations of customizing
techniques for advanced users of the software.
In one comprehensive volume, noted AutoCAD expert
Sham Tickoo examines all the various levels of customization in
AutoCAD-- from the basic topics of creating template drawings and
customizing menus to such advanced features as modifying the AutoCAD
environment in ways that help industry professionals meet the needs
of their organization.
Live projects and examples enhance the book's
thorough explanations, helping users understand and master the
customizing concepts of AutoCAD 2009 with relative ease.
Features:
- Step-by-step exploration of AutoCAD 2009
encourages users to interact with the Internet more
effectively, reinforcing the concepts and techniques
presented
- An easy-to-understand format clearly explains all
commands in a way that makes topics interesting to learn
for users with no programming background
- Advanced techniques like Accessing External
database, Inquiry commands, and rendering techniques are
included to aid design and construction professionals in
creating presentations
- Sample exercises, projects, review questions, and
self-evaluations provide users with the tools and
feedback necessary to ensure mastery of the concepts
presented
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Contents:
Preface
Chapter 1: Template Drawings
Chapter 2: Script Files and Slide Shows
Chapter 3: Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
Chapter 4: Customizing the ACAD.PGP File
Chapter 5: Customizing Menus and Toolbars
Chapter 6: Customizing DASHBOARD and Workspaces
Chapter 7: Image Tile Menus
Chapter 8: Button Menus
Chapter 9: Tablet Menus
Chapter 10: Customizing Screen Menus
Chapter 11: Shapes and Text Fonts
Chapter 12: Working with AutoLISP
Chapter 13: Working with Visual LISP
Chapter 14: Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing Database
Chapter 15: Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control
Language
Chapter 16: DIESEL: A String Expression Language
Chapter 17: Visual Basic for Application
Chapter 18: Accessing External Database
Chapter 19: Geometry Calculator
Index
About the
Author:
Sham Tickoo is a professor in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He has
been teaching CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, drafting, and design since
1981. Apart from his academic career, he has worked as a machinist,
quality control engineer, design engineer, and software developer.
Prof. Tickoo received his M.S. in Industrial Technology from
Northern Illinois University and M.S. in Industrial and Management
Engineering from University of Iowa, Iowa City. His general research
interests are in the design and development of new products like
windmill turbines.
Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored several books on CAD/CAM like
CATIA, NX, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and 3ds
Max.
656 Pages -
7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.
Copyright 2009
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