AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible by Ellen Finkelstein

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Synopsis

Even Autodesk developers keep this book in hand!

Eight previous editions of fans ranging from novices to Autodesk insiders can't be wrong. This bestselling, comprehensive guide is your best, one-stop, go-to guide for everything you'll need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or a novice seeking to start with the basics and progress to advanced programming, every feature is covered. Start drawing today with the one book you need to succeed with Auto CAD 2009.

•Start drawing right away with the Quick Start project

•Draw, view, and edit in 2D

•Reference other drawings and link data to objects

•Build, view, and present complex 3Ddrawings

•Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros

•Program AutoCAD using AutoLISPand VBA

What's on the DVD?

•Trial versions of AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009

•Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals

•A selection of helpful add-on programs

•The entire book in searchable PDF

System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.

Biography

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 PowerPoint, OpenOffice.org (OpenOffice.org For Dummies), Flash (such as Flash CS3 For Dummies), and Web technologies (for example, Syndicating Web Sites with RSS Feeds For Dummies). You’re holding the ninth edition of this book, which previously appeared for AutoCAD releases 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.