First Book Released for AutoCAD 2004

upFront.eZine Publishing publishes e-book for users of new AutoCAD 2004 with emphasis on customization.

Abbotsford, BC Canada, April 16, 2003 -- upFront.eZine Publishing, Ltd. Announces the first book to be released for the new AutoCAD 2004 software from Autodesk. 'Tailoring AutoCAD 2004' is the updated and expanded e-book for new and experienced AutoCAD users. The 204-page e-book contains step-by-step tutorials for learning how to customize the popular CAD (computer-aided design) software.

'Tailoring AutoCAD 2004' is published exclusively in Adobe Acrobat format. The new e-book adds these features:

• Creating and applying CAD standards drawings.
• Importing and exporting layers.
• Customizing the ToolPalettes.
• Using the interactive acad.pgp editor.
• Customization with specific Express Tools.
• Creating linetypes from objects in drawings.
• Using the the CleanScreenOn and FullScreen commands to maximize drawing areas.
• Listing shortcut keystrokes new to 2004.
• Creating hatch patterns from images, blocks, xrefs, and wipeouts.
• Documenting the XML-like .xtp file format.

As before, the e-book covers these tutorial subjects:

• Changing the AutoCAD user interface.
• Creating aliases and keyboard shortcuts.
• Modifying the toolbar and writing macros.
• Customizing menus and writing menu macros.
• Creating custom linetypes and hatch patterns.
• Working with .shp files for shapes/fonts.
• Writing scripts and AutoLISP programs.

The 'Tailoring AutoCAD 2004' e-book is available now as an Adobe Acrobat file for delivery via email, ftp, or Web browser. The e-book is also available on CD. The e-book features:

• Illustrations in full color.
• Formatted for printing on standard 8.5x11 paper.
• Margin designed for three-hole punching.
• Immediate availability.

About upFront.eZine Publishing

Founded in 1991, upFront.eZine Publishing, Ltd. Publishes e-newsletters and e-books on computer-aided design. Other e-book titles include 'Tailoring AutoCAD,' 'Tailoring IntelliCAD,' 'Inside General CADD Pro,' and 'Inside Generic CADD 6.'

Its flagship e-newsletter, upFront.eZine, is the premier weekly CAD newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers in 70 countries and four languages. The company also publishes e-newsletters, tutorials, books, and typesets for corporate clients. 

www.upfrontezine.com

sponsored links------------------------------

Buy now online at www.CADstore.NET
Credit cards accepted, immediate delivery

 

Sponsored Links

AnyDWG Offers DWG to PDF, DWG to DXF, PDF to DWG, DWG to JPG, PDF to DXF Converters

AutoDWG offers DWF to DWG, DWG to PDF , PDF to DWG, DWG to Flash Converters, DWG Viewer.

eCampus.com Get your stuff for College... Cheap! Textbooks, Greek Gear, DVD's, University Clothing, Computers and MORE!

Access Your PC from Anywhere Free Trial plus 10% Off!