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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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The new edition of this hands-on guide helps users of all skill levels learn the basics of AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 easily and efficiently. Bestselling AutoCAD author and expert George Omura 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. Whether you're new to AutoCAD or just looking for a quick refresher, you'll find the fast, focused introduction to AutoCAD you need to get quickly up to speed.

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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. Either way, you'll master AutoCAD features, get a thorough grounding in the essentials, and see quick results.

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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. Learn everything you need to know about AutoCAD from concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions and hand-on projects.

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We designed our texts to quickly and easily bring you up to speed with 2D drawing and 3D model creation, including complete coverage of AutoCAD's dynamic tools - like blocks and dynamic input, annotation and leader tools, and the new ribbon! You'll find complete discussions on the new Navigation Wheels and View Cube, Quick View and Quick Drawing tools, the latest Layer and Animation tools, and AutoCAD's new Action Recorder, too!

You also benefit from our proven methods: lessons are clearly marked for purpose and content, and as always, provide our famous hands-on, step-by-step instructional technique that has helped so many students master this fabulous design package. All instructions come in an easy to follow format, which clearly presents the task at hand. Lessons contain tips, tricks, and projects developed by the author through years of experience as a designer and CAD guru. The new books are fully indexed and contain links to end-of-lesson reviews and additional exercises to enhance your understanding of the material.

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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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Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. 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. 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.

Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. It is an ideal textbook for the City & Guilds Computer Aided Design and Engineering qualifications (4353 and 2303)and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel.

A free companion website is available at http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750689830 and features:

• Worked solutions and AutoCAD drawing files of stages and results for the exercises in the book


• Further exercises and multiple-choice questions with answers.

* Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network
* Design stages are clearly shown step-by-step with the help of numerous screen shots
* Free companion site with AutoCAD drawing files, worked solutions and further exercises and questions

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