Autocad 2009 Autocad Lt 2009 Bible With Cd

Market_Desc: The audience consists of architects, engineers, drafters, interior designers, and space planners. Coverage of AutoCAD LT will be especially welcome among students in these fields. The book starts with AutoCAD basics, each chapter building upon the previous then finishing with high-end chapters on programming and customization. No AutoCAD experience is required to use this book! Special Features: · Previous editions of AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT Bible have combined net sales of 48,715· No experience required! The first chapters guide beginners through the complex AutoCAD interface and commands. Yet the entire book is so thorough and complete that even the developers at Autodesk keep it by their PCs.· Also includes coverage of AutoCAD LT, the world's most popular 2D technical drawing program.· Completely updated for the latest version of AutoCAD.· A Quick Start shows beginning AutoCAD users how to create a CAD drawing their very first day!· More than 150 tutorials use drawings collected from AutoCAD pros, giving readers valuable, real-world experience.· DVD contains before and after real-world drawings, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD and the book in searchable PDF format About The Book: This book provides coverage of AutoCAD LT-a less expensive, light version of AutoCAD-is also incorporated throughout the book. It has a Quick Start tutorial, so that even beginners will be doing exciting work with AutoCAD on their very first day. The chapters begin with the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Finkelstein builds on this these chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering. Finally, the book discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA.

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. Whether you're an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or a novice seeking to start with the basics and progress to advanced programming, every feature is covered. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed with AutoCAD 2009. Start drawing right away with the Quick Start project Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions Reference other drawings and link data to objects Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA What's on the DVD? Trial versions of AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals A selection of helpful add-on programs The entire book in searchable PDF System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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

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. There’s even a minibook devoted to increasing your options with AutoCAD LT! This one-stop guide to creating great technical drawings using AutoCAD 2009 shows you how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, set up drawings, use basic and precision tools, and use drawing objects. You’ll learn how to annotate your drawings, use dimensioning and hatching, and work with AutoCAD’s new Annotation Scaling feature. You’ll also find out how to work with solids, texture surfaces, add lighting, and much more. Discover how to Navigate the AutoCAD interface Work with lines, shapes, and curves Add explanatory text Understand AutoCAD LT’s limitations Render your drawings Create and manage blocks Use AutoCAD advanced drafting techniques Comply with CAD management and standards Share your work with others Customize the AutoCAD interface, tools, and more Complete with Web links to advanced information on navigating the AutoCAD programming interfaces, using custom programs, getting started with AutoLISP, and working with Visual Basic for AutoCAD, AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT 2009 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is the only comprehensive AutoCAD guide you’ll ever need.

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. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed. Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions Reference other drawings and link data to objects Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP® and VBA What's on the DVD? Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals A selection of helpful add-on programs The entire book in searchable PDF Videos on the two big new features of AutoCAD 2010— Parametric Constraints and Mesh Solids System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements. Control your drawings with the new parametric constraints Draw and display sophisticated 2D and 3D models Create organic, molded solids with 3D meshes Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

"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 * Master commands and procedures for 2D drawings * Work in 3D with hiding, shading, and rendering techniques * Automate drawing annotation and the display of layers in viewports * Organize and share data * Customize commands, toolbars, hatch patterns, and more What's on the DVD? * 30-day trial versions of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 * All drawings needed to complete the exercises in the book, including before-and-after versions * The entire text of the book in searchable PDF format * 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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Market_Desc: The audience consists of architects, engineers, drafters, interior designers, and space planners. Coverage of AutoCAD LT will be especially welcome among students in these fields. The book starts with AutoCAD basics, each chapter building upon the previous then finishing with high-end chapters on programming and customization. No AutoCAD experience is required to use this book! Special Features: · Previous editions of AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT Bible specifically have combined net sales of over 75K units (ISBNs: 2010 pub'd in June 09 = 9780470436400; 2009 = 0470260173; 2008 = 0470120495; 2007 = 0471788864; 2006 = 0764596756; 2005 = 0764569899)· No experience required! The first chapters guide beginners through the complex AutoCAD interface and commands. Yet the entire book is so thorough and complete that even the developers at Autodesk keep it by their PCs.· A Quick Start shows beginning AutoCAD users how to create a CAD drawing their very first day!· More than 150 tutorials use drawings collected from AutoCAD pros, giving readers valuable, real-world experience.· DVD contains before and after real-world drawings, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD About The Book: This popular AutoCAD reference-tutorial is once again be revised by Ellen Finkelstein a long-time AutoCAD instructor and advocate. Because of its comprehensive coverage, it is very popular among both novice and experienced users. No features are left out. Even some of the employees at Autodesk keep this book at their workstations. Finkelstein starts the book with a Quick Start tutorial, so that even beginners will be doing exciting work with AutoCAD on their very first day. The chapters begin with the basics of creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Finkelstein builds on this these chapters to cover more complex 2D and 3D drawing techniques, including using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, solids, and rendering. Finally, the book discusses advanced topics such as customization of commands and toolbars, and programming AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA. A DVD contains before and after drawings for each tutorial (all of these real-world drawings have been collected from AutoCAD professionals), bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD.