Customizing AutoCAD 2002

Updated to the newest release, Customizing AutoCAD 2002 unravels the power of AutoCAD by explaining in detail various customizing techniques available in AutoCAD 2002. The book provides AutoCAD users with information on customizing features like creating template drawings, script files, slide shows, linetypes, hatch patterns, menus (pull-down menus, cascading menus, cursor menus, partial menus, tablet menus, image menus, buttom menus and auxiliary menus), customizing toolbars, and creating shapes and text fonts. The book also contains a detailed explanation on the introductory concepts of AutoLISP, Visual LISP, Dialog Control Language (DCL), Visual Basic, and Sring Expression Language (DIESEL). Every concept is discussed in detail and every chapter contains examples that take the reader step-by-step through the problems. Review questions and exercises reinforce key concepts. Coverage is aimed at showing readers how to become more productive by learning how to automate procedures and run aplications more efficiently.