Customizing AutoCAD 2020, 13th Edition
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Customizing AutoCAD 2020, 13th Edition

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eBook - ePub

Customizing AutoCAD 2020, 13th Edition

About this book

Customizing AutoCAD 2020 is a comprehensive textbook that provides detailed descriptions of the techniques used for customizing the AutoCAD software. This textbook covers all levels of customization techniques starting from the basic techniques used for creating template drawings to advanced techniques used for modifying the AutoCAD environment. Every chapter of this textbook has several examples that illustrate some possible applications of the customizing techniques explained in the chapter. The exercises at the end of the chapter will help the users assess their knowledge of the techniques learned in the chapter. Live projects and examples will further help the readers understand the concept clearly and master the customizing techniques of AutoCAD 2020.

Salient Features of theBook:

  • A comprehensive text book that consists of 16 chapters, covering all major customizing techniques of AutoCAD
  • Detailed explanation of Scripting, AutoLISP, Visual LISP, etc to help user customize AutoCAD efficiently
  • Additional information is provided in the form of tips and notes
  • The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics covered in that chapter
  • The procedures of various customizing techniques are explained in steps
  • Each customizing technique is thoroughly explained and is supported with examples and illustrations
  • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to help the reader assess their knowledge of the tools and techniques learned in the chapter

Table of Contents

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 Ribbon, Workspaces, and Palettes
Chapter 7: Shapes and Text Fonts
Chapter 8: Working with AutoLISP
Chapter 9: Working with Visual LISP
Chapter 10: Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing Database
Chapter 11: Creating Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control Language
Chapter 12: Using VBA in AutoCAD
Chapter 13: Geometry Calculator
Chapter 14: Image Tile Menus
Chapter 15: Button Menus
Chapter 16: Tablet Menus
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

  • Technical support by contacting [email protected]
  • Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations
  • Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises *
  • Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( * For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

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Table of contents

  1. CoverImage
  2. Front Matter
  3. Template Drawings
  4. Script Files and Slide Shows
  5. Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
  6. Customizing the ACAD.PGP File
  7. Customizing Menus and Toolbars
  8. Customizing Ribbon, Workspaces, and Palettes
  9. Shapes and Text Fonts
  10. Working with AutoLISP
  11. Working with Visual LISP
  12. Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing Database
  13. Creating Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control Language
  14. Using VBA in AutoCAD
  15. Geometry Calculator
  16. Image Tile Menus
  17. Button Menus
  18. Tablet Menus
  19. lastpage_cust_2020