| |
|
|
|
AutoCAD Books
Here are some books about AutoCAD:
See Also:
- AutoCAD
Software details and purchase information.
By Ellen Finkelstein
Wiley
Paperback (1296 pages)
 | List Price: $49.99
Lowest New Price: $27.18
Lowest Used Price: $28.08
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
"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 approachable
Even 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(r) 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 project
*
Master commands and procedures for 2D drawings
*
Work in 3D with hiding, shading, and rendering techniques
*
Automate drawing annotation and the display of layers in viewports
*
Organize and share data
*
Customize commands, toolbars, hatch patterns, and more
What's on the DVD?
* 30-day trial versions of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008
*
All drawings needed to complete the exercises in the book, including before-and-after versions
*
The entire text of the book in searchable PDF format
*
A selection of add-on programs that will enhance your use of AutoCAD
System Requirements: Please see the DVD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements
Connect to external spreadsheets and extract essential data from your drawing objects
Draw and display sophisticated 3D models
Develop flexible, easy-to-use dynamic blocks |
|
By Ellen Finkelstein
Wiley
Paperback (1272 pages)
 | List Price: $49.99
Lowest New Price: $29.92
Lowest Used Price: $63.42
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Even Autodesk developers keep this book on 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 AutoCAD 2009.
*
Start drawing right away with the Quick Start project
*
Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions
*
Reference other drawings and link data to objects
*
Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings
*
Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros
*
Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and 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. |
|
By David Byrnes
For Dummies
Paperback (432 pages)
 | List Price: $24.99
Lowest New Price: $10.69
Lowest Used Price: $7.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
- A gentle, humorous introduction to this fearsomely complex software that helps new users start creating 2D and 3D technical drawings right away
- Covers the new features and enhancements in the latest AutoCAD version and provides coverage of AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD's lower-cost sibling
- Topics covered include creating a basic layout, using AutoCAD DesignCenter, drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, using blocks, adding text to drawings, and drawing on the Internet
- AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for architects, engineers, and draftspeople who need to create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings; there are more than 5 million registered AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT users
|
|
By Jon McFarland
Sybex
Paperback (818 pages)
 | List Price: $34.99
Lowest New Price: $18.55
Lowest Used Price: $19.63
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Learning AutoCAD, like learning any complex computer program, requires a significant commitment of time and attention and, to some extent, a tolerance for repetition. AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009: No Experience Required is a simple, yet engaging tutorial that takes readers through an entire project, designing a simple cabin from start to finish, while helping them become familiar with AutoCAD tools and techniques. As you work your way through the book, you'll familiarize yourself with the AutoCAD interface and basic commands, develop efficient drawing strategies, learn how to work with AutoCAD's major features, get comfortable with the 3D modeling tools and methods for applying materials, and ultimately, build a set of drawings that document your progress through the project that can be used later as reference material if you need to refresh a specific skill. |
|
By Dana Probert E.I.T.
Sybex
Released: 2007-07-30
Paperback (984 pages)
 | List Price: $69.99
Lowest New Price: $37.97
Lowest Used Price: $35.83
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Understand concepts, create perfect designs, and manage every stage of a project with this thorough guide to Autodesk's powerful civil engineering software. Authored by experts with close ties to Autodesk and the Civil 3D community, it features an in-depth, tutorial-based approach grounded in real-world examples so that you get the very most out of Civil 3D. This practical guide focuses squarely on how to use the software in a production environment and provides insights, insider tips, and advanced techniques you won't find anywhere else. |
|
By Dan Abbott
Sybex
Paperback (446 pages)
 | List Price: $39.99
Lowest New Price: $21.37
Lowest Used Price: $21.17
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
"I've been using AutoCAD for 22 years and have written a hundred books on the subject. I reviewed many CAD books back in the days when book reviews were common in CAD publications; some were innovative, others were just sad. But for nearly a decade, it's been mostly silence on the book review front. Then earlier in the summer, a book arrived in the mail from Sybex: AutoCAD Secrets Every User Should Know by Dan Abbott. Reading it, I got excited: here's a book for every AutoCAD user, even old-timers like me." - Ralph Grabowski, Editor, upFront.eZine.com: The Business of CAD Learn the "why" behind the "how" in this one-of-a-kind reference packed with tips and techniques from award-winning AutoCAD expert Dan Abbott. This info-packed guide reveals some of the best kept AutoCAD secrets on technical standards, AutoLISP programming, DOS functions, scripts, 3D, and everything in between. Based on his popular "Things Every AutoCAD User Should Know" session at Autodesk University and other industry events, Dan gives you the answers to frequently asked AutoCAD questions in his direct and entertaining style while using real-world case studies to put your skills into practice. Read it cover to cover or dive right in to the sections you need most, then get ready to improve your productivity, save more time, and become an AutoCAD all-star. |
|
By David Byrnes
For Dummies
Paperback (432 pages)
 | List Price: $24.99
Lowest New Price: $4.89
Lowest Used Price: $4.80
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
AutoCAD 2007 is a premiere computer-aided designing program that lets you organize the objects you draw, their properties, and their files. It also helps you create great-looking models. But it’s not always easy to figure out how to perform these functions, and many users end up missing out on AutoCAD’s full potential. AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies will show you how to perform these tasks and more! This hands-on guide lets you discover how to navigate around all the complications and start creating cool drawings in no time. Soon you’ll have the tools you need to use DWG, set up drawings, add text, and work with lines, as well as: - Draw a base plate with rectangles and circles
- Organize a successful template
- Zoom and pan with glass and hand
- Use the AutoCAD design center
- Navigate through your 3-D drawing projects
- Plot layout, lineweights, and colors
- Design block definitions
- Slice and dice your drawings to create new designs
- Create a Web format using AutoCAD
This book also features suggestions and tips on how to touch up your creations as well as ways to swap drawing data with other people and programs. Written in a friendly, straightforward tone that doesn’t try to overwhelm you, AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to draw precise 2-D and 3-D drawings! |
|
By David Byrnes
For Dummies
Paperback (420 pages)
 | List Price: $24.99
Lowest New Price: $13.41
Lowest Used Price: $13.63
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
AutoCAD 2009 provides all the tools you need to create presentable, usable, printable, and sharable drawings, but it’s not always easy to figure out which hammer to pick up or which nail to bang on your first try. That's where AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies comes in. It gives you the clear, easy-to-follow guidance you need to take charge of this powerful drafting and design application — first time and every time. People like you, who want to get the hang of AutoCAD quickly and without giving yourself a headache, have made previous editions of this book bestsellers! Here’s a simple guide to creating complex technical drawings with this complicated program. Moving up from an earlier version? Look for the icons marking the cool new stuff! You’ll discover how to: - Get going quickly while building proper AutoCAD techniques
- Make the program work with you
- Draw and edit objects
- Zoom and pan for an accurate view
- Apply text, dimensions, and hatching to clarify your design intent
- Organize the objects you draw, including properties and files
- Share work with other CAD users — in the office and over the Internet
- Upgrade smoothly from previous AutoCAD editions
Complete with savvy tips on how to avoid AutoCAD errors, a concise list of the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, and juicy tidbits on how to make the time you spend in AutoCAD more enjoyable, AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies will make you an AutoCAD expert in no time! |
|
By George Omura
Sybex
Paperback (1000 pages)
 | List Price: $49.99
Lowest New Price: $23.88
Lowest Used Price: $20.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 offers a unique blend of tutorial and reference that includes everything you need to get started and stay ahead with AutoCAD. Rather than just showing you how each command works, this book shows you AutoCAD 2008 in the context of a meaningful activity. You'll learn how to use commands while working on an actual project and progressing toward a goal. Experienced author George Omura provides a foundation on which you can build your own methods for using AutoCAD and become an AutoCAD expert. Coverage includes everything from the basics of AutoCAD to programming in AutoLISP and VBA to installing and setting up AutoCAD. Whether you're an AutoCAD newbie or AutoCAD all-star, Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 has something for you. |
|
By Scott Onstott
Sybex
Paperback (368 pages)
 | List Price: $44.99
Lowest New Price: $23.92
Lowest Used Price: $23.73
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 20:29 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
"If you're an architect looking to get the most out of Photoshop, look no further! Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop is a killer book."
—George Omura, Author, Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 Bring Your CAD Drawings to Life Using Artistic Photoshop Techniques Most architects find that traditional CAD drawings are not the ideal medium for sharing their visions with clients. For an untrained eye, it's difficult to imagine a complex design by simply viewing a line drawing. Fortunately, you can use Adobe Photoshop to enliven CAD drawings and improve graphical communications. Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop is the first book to demonstrate how you can use Photoshop to transform CAD drawings into dynamic, attractive presentational pieces that speak to everyone. First, you'll master the basic Photoshop concepts and tools. Then you delve into sophisticated illustrating and compositing techniques. Practical tutorials lead you step-by-step through each process, and a full-color insert featuring before-and-after images is certain to inspire you with ideas and solutions. While appealing to the artist in you, this unique book will empower you to win bids and wow clients. Inside, you'll learn how to: - Plan your work flow to ensure consistent color printing
- Work in the digital darkroom and hone your retouching skills
- Extract entourage objects from photographs and use them in architectural illustrations, renderings, plans, and elevations
- Enhance your line drawings with color, pattern, gradient, transparency, and shadows
- Dress up basic elevations using Photoshop's layer style effects, reflection and refraction, and entourage
- Transfer 3D objects from Autodesk VIZ into image layers in Photoshop
- Make objects look realistic using layers and clipping groups
- Transform 3D models into pencil sketches, watercolors, and paintings
- Share your digital work with your clients via prints, e-mail, the Web, and slideshows
- Protect and catalog your intellectual property
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
|
 |
|
|
|
