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"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. Then earlier in the summer, a book arrived in the mail from Sybex: AutoCAD Secrets Every User Should Know by Dan Abbott. Reading it, I got excited: here's a book for every AutoCAD user, even old-timers like me." - Ralph Grabowski, Editor, upFront.eZine.com: The Business of CAD

Learn the "why" behind the "how" in this one-of-a-kind reference packed with tips and techniques from award-winning AutoCAD expert Dan Abbott. This info-packed guide reveals some of the best kept AutoCAD secrets on technical standards, AutoLISP programming, DOS functions, scripts, 3D, and everything in between. Based on his popular "Things Every AutoCAD User Should Know" session at Autodesk University and other industry events, Dan gives you the answers to frequently asked AutoCAD questions in his direct and entertaining style while using real-world case studies to put your skills into practice. Read it cover to cover or dive right in to the sections you need most, then get ready to improve your productivity, save more time, and become an AutoCAD all-star.

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If you're involved in any way with the design and manufacturing industry, you've probably had to work with AutoCAD drawings. But not everyone needs to be an expert at AutoCAD - many users really need to know only a few of its vast array of tools. If you're someone who doesn't need to or want to be an AutoCAD power user but wants to be able to use AutoCAD proficiently, this book is for you. Introducing AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 covers the basic drawing and editing tools that most users will need to produce quality AutoCAD drawings. You won't find information about every last feature. Instead, this book presents AutoCAD's essential features through a combination of tutorials and reference material to give you a concise, easy-to-use companion for your work with AutoCAD. It's designed so that you can quickly learn the tools you need...when you need them.

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Learning AutoCAD, like learning any complex computer program, requires a significant commitment of time and attention and, to some extent, a tolerance for repetition. AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009: No Experience Required is a simple, yet engaging tutorial that takes readers through an entire project, designing a simple cabin from start to finish, while helping them become familiar with AutoCAD tools and techniques. As you work your way through the book, you'll familiarize yourself with the AutoCAD interface and basic commands, develop efficient drawing strategies, learn how to work with AutoCAD's major features, get comfortable with the 3D modeling tools and methods for applying materials, and ultimately, build a set of drawings that document your progress through the project that can be used later as reference material if you need to refresh a specific skill.

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Mastering AutoCAD teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects for both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. This detailed resource works as both a tutorial and stand-alone reference. Part I introduces the basics of the interface and drafting tools; Part II moves into such intermediate skills as effectively using hatches, fields, and tables; Part III details such advanced skills as attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing curves and solid fills; Part IV explores 3D modeling and imaging; and Part V discusses customization and integration. The supporting web site includes all the project files necessary for the tutorials and five chapters of advanced material on such topics as Active X and VBA.

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AutoCAD 2009 innovations include the introduction of the task-based ribbon which will soon dominate the computer software industry, a new menu browser, Quick tools (Properties, Drawings, Views), and the phenomenal View Cube and Steering Wheels which will make 3-dimensional creation as easy as 2D! The AutoCAD: One Step at a Time series is going into its 8th Edition with its 2009 books, and it continues to deliver the easiest, hands-on, step-by-step instructions available in CAD textbooks worldwide. And it's the only text that makes the author available to its readers via the internet!

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AutoCAD 2009 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed CDs.

Totally updated for AutoCAD 2009 and 2009 LT including the New and Enhanced application window Ribbon, Menu Browser, Quick Access Toolbar and more. Ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial, it provides only what you need without all of the jargon. It also includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson. Each lesson starts very simple and progresses to more complex. The approach taken is to familiarize users with the drawing commands first, and then teach users to create their own setup drawings. Each lesson is explained clearly and in a non-intimidating manner. All exercises print easily on your 8-1/2 X 11 printer.

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AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals is an introductory level book intended for new AutoCAD users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement.

This book applies the use of AutoCAD as it pertains to mechanical drafting. Knowing how to draw a line in AutoCAD is not the same as understanding which line type is required when creating technical drawings. This text provides the necessary information on how to use AutoCAD as a tool to work proficiently as a mechanical drafter or designer.

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AutoCAD 2009 innovations include the introduction of the task-based ribbon which will soon dominate the computer software industry, a new menu browser, Quick tools (Properties, Drawings, Views), and the phenomenal View Cube and Steering Wheels which will make 3-dimensional creation as easy as 2D! The AutoCAD: One Step at a Time series is going into its 8th Edition with its 2009 books, and it continues to deliver the easiest, hands-on, step-by-step instructions available in CAD textbooks worldwide. And it's the only text that makes the author available to its readers via the internet!

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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 2009 software release are taken into account and the increasing emphasis on 3D solid modelling in the software is reflected in the book. The 2D chapters are also suitable for those learning how to use AutoCAD LT 2009.

Introduction to AutoCAD 2009 includes:
* Hundreds of full-colour drawings and screen shots illustrating the stages within the design process
* Worked examples and exercises throughout the text, linking the use of AutoCAD to real-world engineering practice
* Start of chapter learning outcome summaries and end of chapter revision notes and exercises to check the readers' understanding

Readers can also visit a free companion website at http://books.elsevier.com/companions, where they will find worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the book, as well as further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.

Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. Further Education students in the UK will find this an ideal textbook to cater for the City & Guilds 4353 and 2303 qualifications and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel.

* Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network
* Hundreds of full-colour drawings and screen shots illustrating the stages in the design process
* Accompanying website with worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the book, as well as further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers

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