Bonus Chapter 1

Using the Express Tools

You can use a wealth of AutoCAD features to improve your productivity. But even with these aids to efficiency, you can always automate further in certain situations. In this bonus chapter, We'll introduce you to some ways you can enhance AutoCAD with add-on utilities.

you'll be introduced to customization through the AutoCAD Express tools that are supplied on the AutoCAD distribution DVD. you'll also be introduced to AutoLISP, AutoCAD's macro language.

BEFORE YOU WORK IN THIS CHAPTER

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