Product Description

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. A "Quick Start" will have beginners creating a CAD drawing on their first day. The accompanying CD-ROM provides before-and-after real-world drawings, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, the book in searchable PDF format, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD software.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195891 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1296 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780471788867
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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From the Back Cover
"The AutoCAD Bible is an object lesson in good design, concise and helpful writing, and a near-genius level of organization ? Your book has been the single most significant factor in my successful mastering of a new skill—there is not a paragraph I would rewrite."
—Paul O'Kelly

Even Autodesk developers keep this book on hand!

Six previous editions of readers from novices to experienced pros can't be wrong. This popular and comprehensive reference is what you need to master the latest AutoCAD software. No features are left out. Each of the book's seven sections thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence, so you can find what you need, when you need it. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed at AutoCAD 2007.

• Master the latest features, including new 3D enhancements
• Learn the basics of commands, coordinates, and setting up drawings
• Draw and edit in 2D with layers and dimensions
• Create, edit, and render 3D solids and surfaces
• Increase efficiency with dynamic blocks, set sheets, and hyperlinks
• Customize and program AutoCAD for maximum return on your effort

What's on the CD-ROM?

Find the drawings you need to do the exercises in the book, plus a helpful Results folder so you can check your work. You'll also find useful shareware, freeware, numerous live links to AutoCAD resources, and more.

Incorporate data into your drawings

Create and display advanced 3D models

Use real-world drawings to practice what you've learned

• 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2007
• More than 140 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals
• Extra freeware and shareware
• Series of AutoLISP routines (for AutoCAD only, not AutoCAD LT) and VBA programs
• Entire book in searchable PDF
• Large selection of add-on software

System Requirements: See Appendix C for complete system requirements for the CD-ROM. For system requirements for using AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD 2007 LT, refer to Appendix A.

About the Author
Ellen Finkelstein learned AutoCAD in Israel, where she always got to pore over the manual because it was in English. After returning to the United States, she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD as well as other computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. She has also taught courses on Web writing and usability. Her Web site, www.ellenfinkelstein.com, contains tips and techniques for AutoCAD and PowerPoint, and she publishes a monthly AutoCAD Tips Newsletter. Ellen has written extensively on AutoCAD, including articles for Autodesk's Web site, such as three white papers on dynamic blocks, and features for AutoCAD’s Help system. She is also the editor of Inside AutoCAD, a monthly newsletter published by Eli Journals.
Ellen's first book was AutoCAD For Dummies Quick Reference. Since then, she has written books on Word, PowerPoint, OpenOffice.org (OpenOffice.org For Dummies), Flash (such as Flash 8 For Dummies), and Web technologies (for example, Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies). You're holding the seventh edition of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Customer Reviews

One of those books you keep by the computer.
When the publisher calles this book 'Bible' he means it. 1200+ pages on how to use the software. The back of the book says that this book is intended for 'Beginner to Intermediate' users. To be sure there is an introductory chapter at the beginning of the book might be enough for a beginner to get started with AutoCAD. But I'd recommend starting somewhere else, like say a 'For Dummies' book.

This is more of a reference book for the user looking to do something that he hasn't done before. As such it is well designed:

First there are a series of chapters organized in a logical manner with headings that actually make sense. Then under the chapter headings there are sub headings that further identify common tasks.

Second the index at the back of the book is 40 pages long, filled with small type where hopefully you can find nearly every subject. By having so many entries there are multiple entries for what you might be looking for.

All in all, this is one of those books you keep nearby when you are using the software.

Good as a first book period.
This book will be informative for the beginner and a great reference for the intermediate. Do NOT buy this book if you have ever been formally trained in AutoCAD or have read any real books - just more of the SOS.

Great Book
I just started to go through this book and it is amazing how easy it is to use. I'm just getting into CAD 2007 in college and this book is helping me to get extra practice of the ins and outs of CAD 2007. I showed this book to my teacher and she is going to buy a copy she said it is a great learing tool and refference book.