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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.
Completely revised and better than ever, this perennial bestseller includes comprehensive, up–to–date coverage of the latest AutoCAD features, such as the new Ribbon–based user interface, the ViewCube 3D navigation system, Quick View for drawings and layouts, the Quick Properties tool, and the Action Recorder. It also offers a glossary and a supporting website with project files.
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Utilize the AutoCAD interface as you learn basic commands and set up your own drawings
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Build on your skills with groups, elevations, hatches, and by using text and dynamic blocks in drawings
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Develop sophisticated drawings as you graduate to dimensioning, creating external references, using tables, leveraging dynamic blocks, and mastering layouts and printing
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Take advantage of the 3D capabilities that make AutoCAD 2009 the complete design tool
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See the best ways to define the appearance of 3D drawings using different visual styles
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Learn to clearly dimension and add notes to your drawings
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Model in 3D (right side), then apply materials and render for photorealism (left)
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The book flows logically and builds up your knowledge through a series of exercises - on a project to draw a log cabin.
I have used CAD (various systems) for 20 years, but just wanted to recheck my knowledge particularly on the changes in the AutoCAD 2009 Release. Although the graphic interface has now changed to a ribbon, the essential concepts and commands remain unchanged. I must say that I am old school and largely use the keyboard shortcuts.
This book is well written, well explained, supported by on-line files, so you can pick the example project up at any stage - good if you only want to refresh/learn a particular subject.
What I like about the book - is that demonstrates the discipline of good CAD drafting, which seems to either not been learnt, or totally disregarded in the real world. I can't emphasis this enough - a CAD drafting that has been drawn correctly will be much more useful/powerful in the future for you and others. If you have to deal with poorly drafted CAD files (there are many bad dwgs and bad CAD users around) you will no doubt find yourself having to correct/redraw to be able to use and edit (maintain) the drawings. Time spent setting up you CAD standards on any drawing at the start (regardless of your work area: architectural, mechanical etc) - will be worthit in the long run.
The book is done in imperial units, but metric users (like myself) please do not let this put you off. It's the skill, concepts and discipline that you pick up from this book will far outweigh the fact that the imperial units are slightly unfamiliar. I had no problems using imperial, either look at it as gaining an additional skill, or just get use a measurement converter (which you can google on the net).
There are few CAD Guru's in the world - but this author is up there with the best.
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