Summary

AutoCAD is a rare example of a program that has successfully made the transition from a text-based DOS program to a fully Windows-compliant one. As with most of today's drawing programs, you can use toolbars and menu options to access AutoCAD's features. The trick to using AutoCAD is in learning how to use it to input exact distances and directions. Once you've mastered the input methods AutoCAD offers, you're well on your way to producing accurate drawings. If you find you have questions along the way, this book will provide the right amount of help, but don't forget the AutoCAD Help system. It is full of great information and can be a real lifesaver.

That does it for your introduction to AutoCAD. You might want to practice what you've learned thus far. When you're ready to get down to some serious drawing, check out the next chapter. There you'll be introduced to the drawing tools you'll need to produce accurate drawings.