Tailoring QuickCalc
e-book by Ralph Grabowski

Tailoring QuickCalc e-book by Ralph Grabowski is the third in Ralph Grabowski's new series of "mini" e-books. This e-book contains tutorials for learning AutoCAD's new QuickCalc window quickly and easily.

• Guided tour of Quick Calc window.
• System variables for Cal.
• Coverage of algebraic, geometric, and vector calculations.
• Tutorials on creating formulas and interacting with drawings.
• Lots of tips and figures.
• All illustrations in full color.
• 36 pages, formatted for printing on standard 8.5x11 paper.
• Margins designed for three-hole punching.
• Note: Do not purchase this e-book if you have an earlier "Tailoring AutoCAD e-book.

chapter 1

introduction to cal & quick calc

chapter 2 — using cal

• Calculations on the Command Line
• Performing Calculations Transparently
• Calculations in Dialog Boxes
• Architectural Calculations
• Converting to Inches
• Converting Between Units
• Format of acad.unt File
• Geometric Calculations
• Working with Angles
• Vector Calculations
• Using AutoLISP and System Variables
• Remembering Results
• Reading System Variables
• Additional Functions
• Conversion Functions
• Vector Functions
• Coordinate Functions
• Geometry Functions
• Shortcut Functions

chapter 3 — using quick calc

• Opening and Closing QuickCalc
• Related System Variables
• Using QuickCalc for Basic Calculations
• Entering Calculations in the Input Box
• Summary of QuickCalc Buttons
• Number Pad
• Scientific Calc
• Interacting with Drawings and Commands
• Toolbar
• Shortcut Menu
• Unit Conversions
• Working with Constants and Fomulas
• Using Variables
• Controlling Variables
• Creating Variables
• Constants
• Formula

appendices

1. cal functions.
2. conversion units.
3. si prefixes.

Ralph Grabowski is a CAD expert, engineer, and editor at upFront.eZine Publishing, Ltd. One of the world's leading authors of Autodesk training materials, he's written over 100 books and several hundred magazine articles about computer-aided design. Ralph's expertise will get you up-to-speed quickly and easily. His eBooks provide clear CAD training and are the go-to-source for all variety of AutoCAD users.