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.

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 6 Ratings

This is the excellent text book for AutoCad 2009 - 2009-01-25
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Last year in school, I sutided "Applying AutoCad 2005"($65) but dissapointed a lot. In order to make myself ready for applying a computer aided drafting job, I badly needed a good book to study. I purchased "AutoCad 2009 and AutoCad LT 2009 Bible"($31) by Ellen Finkelstein. It came with the DVD that contains the Adobe Digital Reader.
With all my heart, I highly recommend Ellen Finkelstein's book, "AutoCad 2009 and AutoCad LT 2009 Bible"($31). How good is this book?
While studying AutoCad with "Applying AutoCad 2005", I left many drawings incomplete. While reading Ellen Finkelstein's book, I corrected all of incomplete or unfinished drawings. All questions solved. For two days, I have read 120 pages (6 chapters). I was able to successfully draw all drawings without a single failure. How confident I am now.
Adobe Digital Reader reads pages for me. This book teaches not only AutoCad but also makes my English comprehension quicker. While studying Ellen Finkelstein's book, I gained strong confidence that I have already applied for the internship in the field of Architecture. This book is written very well. Every sentence at prompt is explained. This is why so far no questions whatsoever I have raised. I enjoy listening explanations but at STEPS I turn off Reader and start drawing following line by line instructions. This thick book is easy to learn AutoCad 2009 and AutoCad 2009 LT as well. I trully give my thanks to the author Ellen Finkelstein.
You know what I want to do tomorrow? I want to draw using Ellen Finkelstein' bood AutoCad 2009 and AutoCad LT 2009, Bible.

Excellent book. - 2009-03-02
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Not being CAD trained, I needed a book to provide me with enough useful informaiton to use the basic functions of AutoCAD. This book is written in such detail as to provide me the basics and a great deal of additional informaiton that will continue to help me. I am glad I bought the book and would recommend it to all novice CAD users.

Good training material - 2009-01-21
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Good start-up training book. It helps you to get started with Auto CAD. I have not gotten into complex drawing (just yet), but well rounded book.

Fast Delievery - 2009-06-16
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I purchesed a couple of books and they were delivered faster then expected. The book was in perfect condition and well protected for delivery. I will purchase from here again.

Not easy to follow.... - 2009-02-17
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This book is not that well laid out. There are steps to follow to produce a drawing but you never really get an idea of why you are following the steps given. I am now purchasing "harnessing AutoCad 2009" after seeing someone else's copy.

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