Hands-on instruction allows for more productive learning, and over an hour's worth of video provides clarification of crucial techniques.
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Fully updated for all the new features of both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, including parametric design, free-form 3D mesh modeling, and enhanced PDF support Provides focused explanations and realistic exercises to quickly teach crucial tasks Shows how to draw accurately and quickly and how to effectively edit AutoCAD drawings Learn how to create 3D models and get organized with layers, blocks, groups, and external references Discover how to quickly add and edit notes and dimensions, find areas and distances quickly, and extract hidden data Work with the DesignCenter, create text, and learn to lay out and print your drawings If you want to quickly get up to speed on the newest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Introducing AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 is a fast, no-nonsense way to learn the software. You'll get acquainted with the drafting tools of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and learn such essentials as how to draw accurately and quickly, edit your drawings, create 3D models, and much more. You'll learn AutoCAD basics quickly and easily with the straightforward explanations and realistic exercises that focus squarely on accomplishing vital tasks. This task-based, reference approach is perfect for newcomers to AutoCAD and those who manage AutoCAD drawings.
In addition to the comprehensive book you get a DVD with a trial version of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008, exercise drawings both before and after, and the entire book in searchable PDF format. This book is great for beginners as well as those power users and I have several of Ellen's books on my shelf. “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. Quote from my fellow team member Abhi Singh:
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The DVD also contains a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008, the entire text of the book in a searchable PDF format, and a selection of valuable add-on programs.
The book includes a DVD with before and after drawings for each tutorial, collected from AutoCAD professionals. Following chapters cover the basics of creating drawings, complete 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using data in drawings, managing drawings, customization, and programming. The Quick Start tutorial starts beginners with real-world work immediately. Some Autodesk employees even keep a copy at their desks. Published by Wiley, this “Bible” brings veterans up to speed on the latest features and brings novices from the basics right up to programming in AutoLISP and VBA. The new AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible, the 8th edition of Ellen Finkelstein’s indispensable reference-tutorial book, is a comprehensive guide to the latest AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 releases. Catching up from my email due to recent travel and in taming my inbox I noticed Ellen Finkelstein announced she is releasing her new 1251 page AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2008 LT Book.