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AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical and architectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the `easy to master` category

That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies?the perfect way to break a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces

The AutoCAD 2002 Bible will show you how to master the complexities of the world's most popular technical drawing program

This book covers everything you will ever need to know about AutoCAD, from fundamental commands to AutoLISP programming

You will also learn new techniques for creating high-quality 2D drawings, discover enhanced capabilities for 3D rendering, modeling, and shading

Updated for the newest releases of Autodesk's market -leading computer-aided design products, AutoCAD X and AutoCAD X LT, this book provides a thorough introduction to the essentials by using step-by-step instructions and hands-on projects

By the end of the book you will have designed a complete summer cabin

Information is also geared toward the interests of mechanical and civil engineers

* Includes new features, such as more than eighty productivity tools, new printing enhancements, easier management of external reference drawings, and much more


* No experience is required; the first part guides novice users through the AutoCAD interface, yet the book is so complete that even veteran AutoCAD users will want to keep it by their PCs


* The CD-ROM includes beginning and finished exercise drawings from the book, a trial version of AutoCAD, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, a links page, more

Meet AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT® and find out where to draw the line

Tour AutoCAD?s new features, make CAD standards rule, and find the friendlier xref

Once upon a time, architectural drawings were created with ? gasp ?

AutoCAD is possibly the best selling CAD software in the world, and while not a Microsoft product, AutoCAD includes Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)&emdash;which allows you to control your programming environment

This book will teach you to run Autodesk design tasks in the embedded VBA environment

And with VBA, you can customize everything you do in AutoCAD 2004!

If AutoCAD 2005 or AutoCAD LT 2005 can do it, you can do it too,,

If you have invested in AutoCAD 2005 or AutoCAD LT 2005, you want to get the most from these top quality tools

This comprehensive guidebook gives you a ready reference on every detail of both products

Updated for the 2005 releases of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this best-selling introductory book gives you a solid grounding in the essentials

You'll get instant gratification by following the step-by-step instructions and hands-on projects that cover each phase of designing a summer cabin

You can progress sequentially through the book or begin at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the Sybex web site

* Shows how to use the leading technical drawing software-AutoCAD-and its less-expensive sister product, AutoCAD LT, in the friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style
* Shows first-time AutoCAD users how to create precise and efficient 2-D technical drawings and get started with 3-D technical drawings
* Topics covered include creating a basic layout; drawing and editing; writing text in drawings; plotting, creating, and editing external reference files; CAD standards; and drawing on the Internet
* Explores new features in the latest version of AutoCAD, including text improvements, streamlined Plot and Page Setup dialogue boxes, increased emphasis on tool palettes, better tools for transmitting sets of electronic files, and much more
* Includes a new chapter on sheet sets and a new collection of features for creating, managing, and publishing all of the drawings that make up a project

User review
autocad for dummies
I love the `for Dummies` books,,,,they're written well, they're easy to understand AND the best bonus written with some humor!

User review
Outstanding Aid
The Title is misleading


This book is for everyone, not just dummies

If AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT can do it, you can do it too ,,



Are you trying AutoCAD for the first time? Upgrading from an earlier version?

This book will help you take full advantage of the VBA programming environment within AutoCAD 2006

Whether you want to automate routine tasks, or create sophisticated applications or design that can be generated programmatically, this book will empower you to make AutoCAD work for you

This book is also suitable if you're a power user who wants to make use of the advanced features of AutoCAD 2006 VBA, and you need a fast reference for the full AutoCAD object model

Popular among both novice and experienced AutoCAD users, this comprehensive book begins with an overview of the basics of AutoCAD, such as creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates

Coverage becomes more in-depth as each chapter builds off the previous one, with discussions of 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, and rendering

Youll learn to customize commands and toolbars; program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA; and review AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD 2007 is a premiere computer-aided designing program that lets you organize the objects you draw, their properties, and their files

It also helps you create great-looking models

But it?

AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6

`Whether you're new to AutoCAD or a veteran, you will undoubtedly find this book to be an excellent resource

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-- 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?

A gentle, humorous introduction to this fearsomely complex software that helps new users start creating 2D and 3D technical drawings right away Covers the new features and enhancements in the latest AutoCAD version and provides coverage of AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD's lower-cost sibling Topics covered include creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, using blocks, adding text to drawings, and drawing on the Internet AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects, engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users

User review
Very good for beginner
This book is very good for those who begin in Autocad, it will explain the basic of Autocad 2008



User review
Very helpful guide
Got this for my husband who was starting to learn Autocad

He says it was very helpful

Nobody ever said AutoCAD was easy, which is why you need AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies! These nine minibooks cover all the stuff you need to know to set up AutoCAD for 2D or 3D, create drawings, modify and share them, publish your work, and more

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Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand!

Eight previous editions of fans ranging from novices to Autodesk insiders can't be wrong

This bestselling, comprehensive guide is your best, one-stop, go-to guide for everything you'll need to master AutoCAD

AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009: No Experience Required is the perfect step-by-step introduction to the very latest version of the world's leading CAD software

It provides concise explanations and practical tutorials that clearly show you how to plan and develop a customized AutoCAD project

Follow the tutorials sequentially or just jump in at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from the companion website

Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses mixed units _ inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc

, to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application

AutoCAD 2009 Essentials includes 21 workshops, that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting

10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible

Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers!

Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD

Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered

Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses mixed units _ inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc

, to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application

AutoCAD 2010 Essentials includes 21 workshops, that complete small projects _ from concept through actual plotting

AutoCAD LT 2006: The Definitive Guide introduces the newest version of AutoCAD LT and guides the reader through tutorials for creating landscape drawings and electrical schematics

The tutorials demonstrate setting up new drawings and using basic drawing and editing commands, and then progress to intermediate concepts such as dimensioning, block creation, and attribute extraction

Parts III and IV provide advanced information about CAD management and customization

This book opens the door to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in AutoCAD--including the robust new functions in AutoCAD 2000

You get an in-depth tour of all the basics, plus the more advanced areas such as using the Windows APIs, working with multiple

Harness the power of VBA to automate and customize AutoCAD

This complete guide explains the vital concepts of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) specific to AutoCAD programming and provides examples

This practical step-by-step guide - designed for use at your computer - gives clear, compact instructions and self-test exercises to help you learn 2-D drawing using AutoCAD

The text is written for use on all AutoCAD releases from 2000 to 2008

Computer-aided drawing is a skill that every student in architecture, engineering, the trades and construction must learn ?

Presenting you with the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world?s leading CAD software, this this perennial bestseller is completely revised and features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest AutoCAD features, such as dynamic blocks, external references, and 3D design

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Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars

Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques you'll ever find

Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions--all in fast, easy-to-digest nuggets

Discover keyboard shortcuts and little-known system variables or punch up your style with expert tips on visualizing, publishing, and 3D modeling

`I've been using AutoCAD for 22 years and have written a hundred books on the subject

I reviewed many CAD books back in the days when book reviews were common in CAD publications; some were innovative, others were just sad

But for nearly a decade, it's been mostly silence on the book review front

The only continuous, step-by-step tutorial on the essentials of this manufacturing software

If you want to get up and running quickly on the industry-leading 3D mechanical design software, Autodesk Inventor 2010: No Experience Required is your perfect resource

It quickly teaches the essential skills and demonstrates the software using a continuous, real-world tutorial project

Once you understand the interface and how to use Inventor conventions, you'll begin actually designing and modeling a project from start to finish

Beginning AutoCAD 2004 is a course based on learning and practising the essentials of 2D drawing using AutoCAD

Bob McFarlane's hands-on approach is uniquely suited to independent learning and use on courses

The focus on 2D drawing in one book, ensures the reader gets a thorough grounding in the subject, with a greater depth of coverage than tends to be available from general introductions to AutoCAD

Beginning AutoCAD 2006 is a course based on learning and practising the essentials of 2D drawing using AutoCAD

Bob McFarlane's hands-on approach is uniquely suited to independent learning and use on courses

The focus on 2D drawing in one book ensures the reader gets a thorough grounding in the subject, with a greater depth of coverage than tends to be available from general introductions to AutoCAD

Beginning AutoCAD 2007 is a course based on learning and practising the essentials of 2D drawing using AutoCAD

Bob McFarlane's hands-on approach is uniquely suited to independent learning and use on courses

The focus on 2D drawing in one book ensures the reader gets a thorough grounding in the subject, with a greater depth of coverage than tends to be available from general introductions to AutoCAD

Quickly master AutoCAD 2008 using this practical guide?no matter your skill level

AutoCAD author and expert George Omura presents the basics of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 and offers clear explanations, a task-based approach, and pages of real-world examples and exercises to make this thorough book more valuable and useful than ever

Two civil engineering experts present a focused, no-nonsense introduction to Autodesk's civil engineering software

AutoCAD Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this well-structured resource features focused discussions and practical exercises to help you quickly learn its core features

Reinforced with real-world tutorials drawn from the authors' extensive experience, it enables you to become productive in a hurry

Introducing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 begins with an overview of key concepts and the software's interface, then discusses styles and tools so you can understand the basics of building

Written by an Autodesk Inventor expert, Introducing Autodesk Inventor 2009 and Autodesk Investor LT 2009 is a beginner-level reference guide to this market-leading 3D mechanical design software

  Look more closely at the Inventor interface, learn the basics of drawing, 2D, and 3D capabilities, explore part modeling features and discover sophisticated techniques for working with large and small assemblies

  Understand the software in the context of real-world tasks and workflows and become familiar with topics like standards, styles, project management and communication, sheet metal tools, and creating presentations

Taking the reader step-by-step through the features of AutoCAD, Alf Yarwood provides a structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software

Introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, the author goes on to demonstrate construction of 3D solid model drawings and rendering of 3D models

Worked examples and exercises are included throughout the text, to enable the reader to apply theory into real-world engineering practice, along with revision notes and exercises at the end of chapters for the reader to check their understanding of the material they have covered

Taking the reader step-by-step through the features of AutoCAD, Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software

After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid and surface model drawings and rendering in the second part

All the new features of the 2008 software release are taken into account, in particular the new workspace for 2D drafting, faster rendering, new rendering methods, more materials, and improved lighting methods

Learn AutoCAD from the source!

This beautiful full-color Official Training Guide from Autodesk is the perfect resource for architects, engineers, designers, and students who need a thorough guide to AutoCAD

With training provided by experts who helped create the software, the book thoroughly covers AutoCAD principles and fundamentals, including 2D drawing, design, drafting, annotations, hatching, and more

Mastering AutoCAD 2000 is an ideal companion for any engineer who uses the popular CAD program from Autodesk

Its 1,600-plus pages are filled with screen shots, illustrations, notes, and tips that will help new users master the learning curve of AutoCAD

It will also open up the new features of the latest AutoCAD release to users of previous versions

The world's best-selling, definitive guide to AutoCAD has been updated for the 2005 software! Once again, acclaimed author George Omura delivers the most comprehensive and comprehensible coverage for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users, including discussion of all the new features

He starts off with the essentials then moves on to the intermediate tasks before delving into advanced topics

The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Now Fully Updated for the 2007 Release

There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year

Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert

If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away

Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 offers a unique blend of tutorial and reference that includes everything you need to get started and stay ahead with AutoCAD

Rather than just showing you how each command works, this book shows you AutoCAD 2008 in the context of a meaningful activity

You'll learn how to use commands while working on an actual project and progressing toward a goal

If you?re looking for a tutorial or stand-alone reference to AutoCAD and its latest features, Mastering AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 is a book that can serve as both

Understand the basics of interface and drafting tools, review intermediate skills like using hatches, fields and tables, and master advanced topics like attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills, 3D modeling and imaging, and customization and integration

An award-winning author presents a detailed tutorial covering every feature of this popular program

Each year, Mastering AutoCAD appears at the top of the AutoCAD book sales charts; it's the world's all-time bestselling series on the AutoCAD design software

This revision thoroughly covers all the new features and gives you a complete education in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

Whether you're an architect or drafter, involved in another discipline that uses CAD software, or an AutoCAD instructor, you'll benefit from Omura's comprehensive coverage

Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of a project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software

Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, it features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach grounded in real-world examples so that you get the very most out of Civil 3D

This practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment and provides insights, insider tips, and advanced techniques you won't find anywhere else

If you already possess some background in Civil 3D but want to broaden your understanding of this popular civil engineering software, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 will provide you with detailed coverage of advanced topics like surveying, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross-sections, pipe networks, visualization, project management, and data shortcuts

Many of the featured topics and techniques, directly applicable to the civil engineering profession, are previously undocumented

Practical tutorials, tips, tricks, real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations detail all aspects of a civil engineering project

A complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk's popular and robust civil engineering software

AutoCAD Civil 3D is the industry-leading civil engineering software, and this guide by a pair of Civil 3D experts is the comprehensive reference for both novices and professionals

It focuses on teaching vital Civil 3D 2010 tips, tricks, and techniques, showing you how to use the software in real-world professional environments

After you learn the key concepts and how to work with the interface, you'll explore the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all the parts of a civil engineering project

The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted to Autodesk's robust architectural visualization software

3ds Max Design is a powerful real-time 3D design, modeling, and animation tool for architectural visualizations

This book covers all the software's crucial features, including how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucial factors for sustainable design-and how to define and assign realistic materials and work with AutoCAD and Revit files

You'll quickly learn how to get the most from this powerful software's 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities

The expert content in Mastering Autodesk® Inventor 2009 and Autodesk InventorLT 2009 will help you learn advanced related to the industry-leading 3D mechanical design software

  Coverage of subjects like design tactics for large assemblies, effective model design for different industries, strategies for effective data and asset sharing across teams, using 2D and 3D data from other CAD systems, and improving designs is through and comprehensive

  With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, practical tutorials, tips, tricks, and techniques, this book will be your go-to guide to Autodesk Inventor

A complete tutorial for the real-world application of Autodesk Inventor, plus video instruction on DVD

Used to design everything from airplanes to appliances, Autodesk Inventor is the industry-leading 3D mechanical design software

This detailed tutorial and reference covers practical applications to help you solve design problems in your own work environment, allowing you to do more with less

It also addresses topics that are often omitted from other guides, such as Inventor Professional modules, design tactics for large assemblies, using 2D and 3D data from other CAD systems, and a detailed overview of the Inventor utility tools such as Design Assistant and Task Scheduler that you didn't even know you had

If you're an architect, engineer, planner, or designer eager to construct 3D models with Autodesk's VIZ 2005, you've come to the right place

This unrivaled, comprehensive guide describes the full range of VIZ 2005's capabilities and shows you how to create 3D models quickly and intuitively

Written by the world's most renowned AutoCAD author, this much-needed supplement to the documentation is packed with step-by-step routines

Turn Your Ideas Into High-Impact 3D Models and Animations


Transform flat drawings and concepts into impressive 3D visualizations that will amaze your clients with the comprehensive instruction you'll find in Mastering Autodesk VIZ 2007

Written by VIZ experts, this book shows you how to get the most out of the latest version of Autodesk's powerful 3D design, modeling, and animation tool with an in-depth, tutorial-based approach grounded in real-world examples



This new edition has been fully updated and revised to cover all of Autodesk VIZ 2007's new features--asset tracking, revamped Xrefs, an updated interface, and the improved rendering and editing tools--and it's packed with professional techniques you can apply immediately to your own work for striking results

In Mastering Autodesk VIZ 2008, VIZ expert Jon McFarland teaches you how to get the most out of Autodesk's potent 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software

As you follow real-world examples, you'll quickly see how to apply these techniques to your design projects

Whether you're entirely new to VIZ or simply want to master its newest features, this book offers the clear explanations and step-by-step instruction you need to make VIZ work for you

New features in AutoCAD 2002 are covered in this book, making it a useful refresher course for anyone using AutoCAD at this level, and those upgrading to the new software release

The course is also designed to be fully relevant to anyone using other recent releases, including AutoCAD 2000

Shape interrogation is the process of extraction of information from a geometric model

It is a fundamental component of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems

The authors focus on shape interrogation of geometric models bounded by free-form surfaces