Wiley AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies

If you\'re an architect or hobbyist frustrated with trying to learn AutoCAD, then AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies will make it easier. This book provides all the tools you need to create presentable, usable, printable, and sharable drawings. It makes it easy to figure out which hammer to pick up or which nail to bang on your first try. You get the clear, easy-to-follow guidance you need to take charge of this powerful drafting and design Application ? for the first time and every time. Get the hang of AutoCAD quickly and without giving yourself a headache. This is 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. 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. 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