Auto CAD2000 and Architectural Drawing

Author: Qin Hui
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: AutoCAD has added more than 400 new features, among which the most significant features useful for architectural design mainly include: a multi-document environment that allows multiple drawing files to be opened simultaneously; DesignCenter; enhanced object snap; a rich, convenient, and ubiquitous right-click shortcut menu; more user-friendly dimensioning; quick dropdown menus; layout tabs that truly achieve what-you-see-is-what-you-get, along with printing; print styles that control various graphic types to achieve high-quality print output; batch printing tool windows; a convenient object properties manager; powerful 3D modeling capabilities; enhanced Internet application features; and enhanced secondary development tool languages. In addition to Internet features and secondary development tool languages, this book systematically introduces the functions, usage methods, and application techniques of most commands in AutoCAD 2000. It provides detailed explanations of the newly added commands. By introducing the entire process of drawing a set of construction drawings for a house, the book elaborates on the application steps, usage methods, and operational techniques of AutoCAD 2000 in 2D architectural design. By introducing the process of creating an architectural rendering of a house, the book provides detailed explanations of the full operational steps and application techniques of using AutoCAD 2000 for 3D modeling → setting up lights, materials, backgrounds, and accessories → rendering.