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Product Description AutoCAD 2000 is the latest release of one of the most widely used CAD drafting packages in the world. It incorporates several new features, allowing users to improve their drafting skills and increase productivity. Written by an established authority in the AutoCAD field, Beginning AutoCAD 2000 introduces the reader to the essential basic 2D drafting skills required by every AutoCAD user, whether at an introductory, intermediate or advanced level. The user can then progress on to more demanding topics such as 3D modelling, customization and AutoLISP programming. This is an invaluable text for students studying City and Guild or BTEC CAD courses, as well as undergraduates and post-graduates in higher institutions who require AutoCAD drafting skills. The tutorial format makes it ideal for self-study, or for the practising engineer updating their skills. Accessible and popular style Contains a wide variety of worked examples and graded tutorial exercises to aid learning Essential reading, both for new users and for those wishing to upgrade their skills to AutoCAD 2000 Also of Interest Engineering Drawing from First Principles Dennis Maguire About the Author About the Author Bob McFarlane is an Autodesk (UK) Educational Developer and has written many successful books on AutoCAD. He is CADD course leader at Motherwell College.