This comprehensive resource- widely used in industry and in the classroom- features detailed explanations of AutoCAD 2008 commands, enabling users to take maximum advantage of Autodesk's newest and most essential software features. Carefully organized to progress from the rudiments of AutoCAD to the important concepts of 3D modeling and customization, this book caters to the basic needs of beginners as well as to the advanced requirements of industry professionals.

Features

• Live projects and examples illustrate how to use the latest release of AutoCAD to meet specific needs.
• Detailed explanations of annotative object, Drafting and Annotation workspace, and the other new features of AutoCAD 2008 bring users up to speed on the new release.
• D modeling projects support visualization and facilitate the creation of 3D models similar to the designs most commonly used in industry.
• Effective and useful rendering techniques show design and construction professionals how to create expert presentations.
• An extensive collection of step-by-step exercises, projects, and review questions provides hands-on practice with customizing techniques and the appropriate feedback to ensure comprehension of key concepts.