A Book Available Through Archway

Mastering VersaCAD 

by David Bassett-Parkins 

Published by SYBEX, Inc. ©1989

(Reprints are authorized by SYBEX, Inc.)

Contains 413 pages and 15 chapters.

"The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide that takes you through the processes of using VersaCAD.  It shows you not only how to access features from a menu, but also when to use the VersaCAD functions and how they are used to accomplish specific drawing tasks.  To accomplish this goal, Mastering VersaCAD contains an architectural tutorial that uses step-by-step instructions, illustrations showing you what you should see on your screen as you proceed through the exercise, and tips and tricks for the fastest and easiest methods for using VersaCAD to draw a condominium project.  You'll also find CADD project management advice and helpful tables and tools not available in the VersaCAD manuals."  (Introduction, p. xx)

Abbreviated Table of Contents

Ch 1:  Getting Acquainted with VersaCAD and Your Computer; Ch 2:  The Basics of VersaCAD; Ch 3:  Creating the Components of Your Drawing Project; Ch 4:  Getting Organized with Properties Charts and Symbol Libraries;  Ch 5:  Using Plotters and Printers; Ch 6:  Working Efficiently with VersaCAD; Ch 7:  Manipulating Large Drawings; Ch 8:  Adding Dimensions to Your Drawings; Ch 9:  Working with Text and Patterns; Ch 10:  Using VersaCAD's 3D Features; Ch 11:  Speeding Up 3D Work with QuickRender; Ch 12:  Exchanging Information between VersaCAD and Other Programs; Ch 13:  Improving VersaCAD's Performance on Your PC; Ch 14:  Customizing VersaCAD; Ch 15:  Using CADD Programming Language; Append. A:  Installing VersaCAD; Append. B:  A CPL Macro Library; Append. C:  A Sample Properties Chart