Beginning Autocad 2009

Totally updated for AutoCAD 2008 and 2008 LT, including the New and Enhanced InfoCenter, Dashboard, Multiline Text, Spellcheck, Miltileaders, and much more, this resource is ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial, providing only what a user needs without all the jargon. Includes CDs with a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2008.

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.

Contains step-by-step instructions on how to create customized borders, title blocks, page setups, Isometric drawings, DesignCenter, Xref, Attributes, Ordinate dimensioning, Geometric Tolerances and more. This title also includes the 3D Workspace, command enhancements, and features such as: Sweep, Helix, Pyramid and Presspull. Continue your AutoCAD education with this companion to the "Beginning" workbook. Completely updated for AutoCAD 2009 and 2009 LT software, this workbook includes 21 non-intimidating, easy to follow lessons and 3 on-the-job type projects in Architecture, Electro-mechanical and Mechanical fields. Containing step-by-step instructions on how to create customized borders, title blocks, page setups, Isometric drawings, DesignCenter, Xref, Attributes, Ordinate dimensioning, Geometric Tolerances and more, it also includes the powerful new 3D Workspace, command enhancements, and new features such as: Sweep, Helix, Pyramid and Presspull. The basics for 3D solid modeling, such as using solid primitives, Boolean operations, extrude, slice, rotate, revolve, dimension and print are also covered.

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.

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. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

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.

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.