Customizing AutoCAD
2010
by Sham Tickoo
Complete
coverage of the expanded design capabilities of
AUTOCAD® 2010
Updated to provide complete coverage of the expanded
design capabilities of AUTOCAD® 2010, this thoroughly revised
new 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 advanced features like 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® 2010 with ease.
Features:
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CONTEXTUAL RIBBON TAB: New topic added on
creating and customizing the Contextual Ribbon Tab.
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INITIAL AUTOCAD STARTUP: New topic added on
setting up the initial AutoCAD ® startup.
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QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR: New material added on
Customizing and controlling the orientation of the Quick
Access Toolbar.
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CONVERTING CUSTOMIZED DASHBOARD: New topic added
on converting customized DASHBORD created in AutoCAD ®
2008 to Ribbon panels.
- INSTRUCTIONS: Step-by-step exploration of
AutoCAD ® 2010 encourages users to interact with the
Internet more effectively, reinforcing the concepts and
techniques presented.
- GUIDELINES: An easy-to-understand format
clearly explains all commands in a way that makes topics
interesting to learn even for users with no programming
background.
- HANDS ON PRACTICE: Advanced techniques like
Accessing External database, Inquiry commands, and
rendering techniques are included to aid design and
construction professionals in creating presentations.
- REVIEW: 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.
1. Template Drawings.
2. Script Files and Slide Shows.
3. Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns.
4. Customizing the ACAD.PGP File.
5. Customizing Menus and Toolbars.
6. Customizing Ribbon, Workspaces, and Palettes.
7. Image Tile Menus.
8. Button Menus.
9. Tablet Menus.
10. Customizing Screen Menus.
11. Shapes and Text Fonts.
12. Working with AutoLISP.
13. Working with Visual LISP.
14. Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing Database.
15. Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control Language.
16. DIESEL: A String Expression Language.
17. Visual Basic for Application.
18. Accessing External Database.
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 2010
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