Customizing AutoCAD 2020, 13th Edition (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 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