Companies with multiple seats of AutoCAD have issues that are uniqe to only them when they are getting ready to upgrade their software. They run into advanced customization issues, networking and file sharing problems brought on by the upgrade, and other problems associated with a new software purchase. Inside AutoCAD 2000, Limited Edition focuses on these special needs while providing complete, hands-on coverage of AutoCAD 2000. This limited edition includes the entire contents from Inside AutoCAD 2000 and seven entirely new chapters, 25% larger. Additional chapters cover - Visual LISP, Advanced customization (toolbars, menus, etc.); VBA; Migration Assistant, DIESEL; Installing 2000 in the Business Environment (setting up AutoCAD over a network), and Advanced Plotting. Chapters progresses from the most common tasks and functions to the most advanced and customizable. You learn by doing, and everything you learn can be expolated to your unique AutoCAD needs.

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Clear, straightfoward, excellent examples - 2000-03-22
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I have a large library of AutoCAD 2000 manuals, but this is my most frequently used reference. The concepts are clearly and concisely explained and the "insiders tips" are very helpful. The examples clearly demonstrate the points being illustrated, and step-by-step instructions lead the reader through the examples in an accurate and straightforward manner. Excellent manual for anyone who is teaching themselves AutoCad "by the book"!

poor reference manual - 2001-01-30
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if someone gave this book five stars, then we must be in a pretty sad state of affairs as far as cad ref manuals go. the index is loaded with entries, but they never seem to point in the right direction. when i do find the correct subtopic i'm looking for, i have to muddle through two paragraphs about why the tool or command exists and how it differs from acad14 before i get to the meat of what it is or how to use it.

i'll admit i never used the tutorials, but who really learns these programs by going through tedious, time-consuming and easily forgotten exercises? i would assume most professionals would rather have a reference guide that gives clear, concise answers to questions as they come up.

Many Mistakes - 2001-08-09
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This book is full of mistakes. It would be very difficult for someone without CAD experience to complete the exercises because of the mistakes. If you can't complete the exercises, you can't learn the features of AutoCAD 2000. Don't expect an answer if you email them about this, either. I've been waiting 2 weeks so far.

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