Customizing AutoCAD 2020, 13th Edition - E-book - ePub

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 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 ContentsChapter 1: Template DrawingsChapter 2: Script Files and Slide ShowsChapter 3: Creating Linetypes and Hatch PatternsChapter 4: Customizing the ACAD.
PGP FileChapter 5: Customizing Menus and ToolbarsChapter 6: Customizing Ribbon, Workspaces, and PalettesChapter 7: Shapes and Text FontsChapter 8: Working with AutoLISPChapter 9: Working with Visual LISPChapter 10: Visual LISP: Editing the Drawing DatabaseChapter 11: Creating Programmable Dialog Boxes Using the Dialog Control LanguageChapter 12: Using VBA in AutoCADChapter 13: Geometry CalculatorChapter 14: Image Tile MenusChapter 15: Button MenusChapter 16: Tablet MenusIndex