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AutoCAD: Secrets Every User Should Know
By: Dan Abbott Publisher: Sybex Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Sybex Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 446 Publication Date: January 10, 2007
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.
Highly recommended This really is one of the best books written about Autocad and how to use it in a real work environment. It's aimed a bit more at the "power user", someone who is familiar with the basics and needs to get more out of it. I've had a hard time finding a book like this. When I read the chapters on basic lisp routines and batch scripting I was saying: "Yes! Finally a book which is not for dummies." But the way the chapters are set up it is also very easy for a beginner to pick and chose their way around learning Autocad. There are valuable lessons here for any level. Highly recommended, along with Autocad: Professional Tips and Techniques.
You need this book! If you are at a point with Autocad where you know the keyboard commands and short-cuts and the new hurdles to tackle with improving your autocad skills ARE work-flow and efficiency. . . THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR YOU! I try to make sure a learn a few new tricks from this book every week and it has already improved my skills. The last 1/3 of the book is LISP stuff and while I am not at that point yet, it looks extensive and concise at a skimming. If you are comfortable with editing your cui file and understand the difference between color and style dependent plotting this book is right up your alley.
The Best AutoCAD Book ever written!!!!!!!!!!!! This book is by far the best AutoCAD book ever written. It is full of practical everyday shortcuts and general information that the average everyday user needs to know. Your productivity will increase by just reading the first chapter. This book is written is plain easy to understand english. A very easy read!!!! I loved it.
Great Stuff!! I've been using AutoCAD for many years and have seen many books rehash the same old stuff. This book addresses Autocad from a user standpoint, written by someone who not only completely understands AutoCAD but also knows how it's used in the real world. A "must-have" for all AutoCAD users.
Best Productivity Book in years This is the first CAD book that I have bought in years (using AutoCAD since release 2.5), this book is a must have for anyone using AutoCAD. This is not a command reference guide, it truly shows you how to use the software through best practices, customization, automation and programming. It is a comprehensive book filled with tips, tricks, pitfalls, and examples. Mr. Abbott has brought together enough productivity tips for the user that the book will pay for itself through increased productivity.
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