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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 4 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | "Whether you're new to AutoCAD or a veteran, you will undoubtedly find this book to be an excellent resource."
-- Abhi Singh, AutoCAD Product Manager, Autodesk, Inc.
Here's the book that makes AutoCAD approachable
Even the people at Autodesk look to Ellen Finkelstein for AutoCAD training, so who better to teach you about AutoCAD 2008? This comprehensive guide brings veterans up to speed on AutoCAD updates and takes novices from the basics to programming in AutoLISP(r) and VBA. Every feature is covered in a logical order, and with the Quick Start chapter, you'll be creating drawings on your very first day. Success is in your hands.
* Start drawing right away with the easy Quick Start project
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Master commands and procedures for 2D drawings
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Work in 3D with hiding, shading, and rendering techniques
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Automate drawing annotation and the display of layers in viewports
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Organize and share data
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Customize commands, toolbars, hatch patterns, and more
What's on the DVD?
* 30-day trial versions of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008
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All drawings needed to complete the exercises in the book, including before-and-after versions
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The entire text of the book in searchable PDF format
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A selection of add-on programs that will enhance your use of AutoCAD
System Requirements: Please see the DVD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements
Connect to external spreadsheets and extract essential data from your drawing objects
Draw and display sophisticated 3D models
Develop flexible, easy-to-use dynamic blocks | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Ellen Finkelstein | | Paperback: | 1296 pages | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Publication Date: | July 02, 2007 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0470120495 | | Product Length: | 9.28 inches | | Product Width: | 7.4 inches | | Product Height: | 1.88 inches | | Product Weight: | 4.21 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.1 inches | | Package Width: | 7.3 inches | | Package Height: | 2.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 4.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 19 reviews |
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 This is "Really" a great book ! Jan 07, 2008
By Cyrus Vance
"Donnie D."
Amazon wrote me an email to review this book. I immediately responded by saying that their are many books out there on the subject. I am a working professional that has to get results rather quickly. Since I am not able to go to AutoCad training at the moment, I thought I would give this book a try. I am very impressed to say the least. In order to get the "most" out of this book and to learn AutoCad easily, you really need to start at the beginning and NOT miss a step along the way. For some, including me, it is so easy to jump right to the middle or back, but in the long run, you will short change yourself. Do you yourself a favor, get the book and follow it from the beginning. There is some repeating of material, but I think it was done for a reason. Don't worry, the book gets you off immediately drawing some things, then the author backs up some and starts to explain what you just did. I am using this book daily even while I write this. Hey, as a matter of fact, I even wrote the author Ellen Finklestien and she wrote me back about a question I had ! Avoid the tempation to even skip a page, because the author packs alot of info in there !
Donnie D.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Learn something new everyday... Dec 07, 2007
By Stan Wolf
I'm a student who has been using Autocad for the past 4 years. I kind of hit a point where I just kept using the same basic skills that I learned in early drafting classes. This book has helped me to start using more advanced techniques to put my drawings together better and work more efficiently. There were even a few basic skills that I didn't know of that I got from this book. Great reference or starting place for anyone learning or brushing up on Cad skills. worth every cent.
19 of 22 found the following review helpful:
A winning coverage key to any serious engineering or computer library Oct 05, 2007
By Midwest Book Review
Novices who want to move from the basics to programming in AutoLISP and VBA and advanced users of AutoCad who want a seasoned trainer's perspective on all the features of the program will find AUTOCAD 2008 AND AUTOCAD LT 2008 BIBLE essential. While it's a weighty reference which looks as though it would takes week to learn, actually a QuickStart chapter allows for creating drawings on the first day, while features are covered in logical, building-block order to create a strong foundation of tools and knowledge. Add screen shot examples throughout and you have a winning coverage key to any serious engineering or computer library, particularly at the college level.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A Must Have!!! Dec 18, 2007
By Drafter Joe
This is a must have item for your CAD library. It shares the many insights about AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. A great reference tool, also. I keep one near my CAD station. I highly recommend it to anyone needing a good reference tool.
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Great book as usual, but Feb 28, 2008
By More-O-Les
I've been using the 2002 edition and found it really helpful so I bought the 2008 edition. Again a great book; however, the text size is smaller and the ink color is almost the same color as the page which makes it difficult to do any long-term reading. The 2002 edition's text size was slightly larger and the color, text more crisp. It was much easier reading. Both editions are still great books.
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