AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible
"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 approachableEven 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® 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 projectMaster commands and procedures for 2D drawingsWork in 3D with hiding, shading, and rendering techniquesAutomate drawing annotation and the display of layers in viewportsOrganize and share dataCustomize commands, toolbars, hatch patterns, and moreWhat's on the DVD?30-day trial versions of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008All drawings needed to complete the exercises in the book, including before-and-after versionsThe entire text of the book in searchable PDF formatA selection of add-on programs that will enhance your use of AutoCADSystem Requirements: Please see the DVD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirementsConnect to external spreadsheets and extract essential data from your drawing objectsDraw and display sophisticated 3D modelsDevelop flexible, easy-to-use dynamic blocks