Teach Yourself AutoCAD 2004

by Mac Bride

Published 30 January 2004
AutoCAD is the leading computer aided design software used by architects, engineers and draughts people. The book is an introductory level text and is intended for new users of the software. It will give clear and concise instructions on how to use the package, and will avoid the use of jargon. Readers can quickly grasp the skills needed for AutoCAD and become competent in its application.

Teach Yourself Flash MX

by Mac Bride

Published 30 September 2005
Flash was one of the first and is now effectively the only animation system for web pages. It can be used to produce anything from simple moving logos through to complex interactive games. The straightforward animation of graphics or text can take quite a bit of time and effort -- depending upon the complexity of the design but this Teach Yourself Guide will enable you to get the most out of your software and to be genuinely creative with animation. The book will show you, amongst other things, how to:: - Navigate the Flash screen - Import, convert,edit and manipulate graphics, video and sound. - Programme for Flash in ActionScript

The Internet

by Mac Bride

Published 27 June 2003
The Internet can sometimes seem a baffling place. During its brief lifetime, its billions of users have devised many different ways and hundreds of software tools for working on it - with new techniques and programs appearing all the time. They have also evolved a language rich in technicalities and jargon, that may simplify communication between experienced users but can be a barrier to the novice.

But look closer, and take heart. In reality, the concepts are not hard to understand and much of the software - especially the most recent - is very simple to use. Teach Yourself The Internet explains the basic concepts of data communications, covers the essentials of setting up an Internet connection, outlines many of the facilities available and explores the major tools. Jargon and technical details are kept to a minimum or explained in detail where necessary.

As there are so many different services, software packages and ways of working, and to accommodate your own interests, Teach Yourself The Internet contains a "hot links" system of cross references, allowing you to customise how you use the book according to your needs.

The Internet is in a constant state of change. This new edition picks up all the significant developments and offers up-to-date web addresses and examples.

Teach Yourself Visual Basic

by Mac Bride and Bride Mac

Published 25 June 2004
In its new .net version, Visual Basic can be used to create stand-alone applications, ActiveX applets for Web pages, and libraries of functions that can be retrieved from other programs. Compatible with other languages in Microsoft's Visual Studio set, its programs can share data and functions with programs written in those languages. Teach Yourself Visual Basic uses jargon-free language to help new IT users focus on essential structures and techniques, and then move on to advanced features.

JavaScript

by Mac Bride

Published 31 October 2003
For beginners, JavaScript (a programming language for use on web pages) is much easier and more rewarding to learn than Java.

With JavaScript, you can write code directly into a web page and do not have to buy or download special software. You can use single JavaScript commands to do animation effects, or little bits of code to handle calculations, feedback to visitors etc; and later you can use JavaScript to create quite complex structures.

Teach Yourself JavaScript is a practical introduction to the language, which encourages even complete beginners to enhance their web pages and eventually to produce animated text and graphics, games and more complex facilities.

This guide is designed for all World Wide Web users who would like to move on from browsing to publishing on the Net. It is a new edition, updated to reflect changes in the field of HTML publishing and page creation. The book assumes no previous knowledge and is suitable for the beginner. Apart from the basic principles, the text also covers more advanced features, such as making your page interactive or extensively interlinked to other pages. Essential principles are explained and demonstrated by a fully-worked example. Some examples will be available on the Internet in the Teach Yourself home pages.

Teach Yourself AutoCAD 2007

by Mac Bride

Published 24 November 2006
AutoCAD is the leading computer aided design software used by architects, engineers and draughtspeople worldwide. Based on the latest release of the AutoCAD software, this book is an introductory level text and is intended for new users of the software. It will introduce you to AutoCAD's key tools and techniques, give clear and concise intructions on how to use the package and will avoid the use of jargon. Although AutoCAD is a very powerful and sophisticated package, capable of handling the most complex constructions, it is also well-designed and logical; readers of this book can quickly grasp the skills needed for AutoCAD and become competent in its application.

Teach Yourself Windows Vista

by Mac Bride

Published 26 January 2007
"Teach Yourself Windows Vista" explains all the key aspects of this operating system from the user's angle including: running programs and managing files, getting online, managing your email, maintaining your system, configuring printers, customising your system, getting help, and using accessories. Written for the new user at home or in the office, it covers all the key features of Windows Vista and helps the reader to maximise his/her use of the system with confidence.

Teach Yourself Flash 8

by Mac Bride

Published 29 September 2006
Flash was one of the first and is now effectively the only animation system for web pages. It can be used to produce anything from simple moving logos through to complex interactive games. The straightforward animation of graphics or text can take quite a bit of time and effort depending upon the complexity of the design but this Teach Yourself guide, written by our leading computing author, will enable you to get the most out of your software and to be genuinely creative with animation. The book will show you, amongst other things, how to:: - Navigate the Flash screen - Import, convert,edit and manipulate graphics, video and sound. - Programme for Flash in ActionScript The content includes all new enhancements and improved output, including 'Script Assist' and mobile content.