AutoCAD 2006 for Dummies

by Mark Middlebrook and David Byrnes

Book Overview

AutoCAD "X" For Dummies is being updated to reflect the new features in the latest release of AutoCAD.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764589253
• ISBN13: 9780764589256
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 413 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

AutoCAD for a "Newbie" Ninny

This book really makes AutoCAD fool proof. The only problem is, you need to read the boof BEFORE you load your program! Pay attention too the details.

Autocad 2006 for Dummies Review

Anyone who has attempted to use Autocad in the past knows that it is a very formidable task. At the present time I have only gotten into a few chapters of Autocad for Dummies. What I have read so far is written in plain English and is very easy to understand. I have high hopes for the rest of the book. As with any technical course, the material must be read and reread a number of times to absorb it completely. It is structured in a logical manner and addresses a wide spectrum of AutoCad techniques which I find very helpful. I am confident that with the help of this book, I will eventually be able to produce a usable drawing. Looks to be a good buy!!!

Great Place to Start

AutoCAD is an powerful program. This books takes you into the world of AutoCAD with baby steps. AutoCAD for Dummies throws in a line of humor on every page which keeps the reader from getting stressed about all there is to learn. If you read this book, practice on AutoCAD and then read some more - you'll be a pro soon. To learn AutoCAD also plan to go to some classes !!

well suited for a beginner

Middlebrook writes in a deliberately breezy and informal style that is characteristic of the Dummies series. He explains the very latest 2006 version of AutoCAD. Necessarily, in an introductory book, he does not go very deep into the full extent of AutoCAD. But given just a minimal maths background on your part, you should be able to quickly lay out simple two and three dimensional objects using his advice. That maths mostly involves a good grasp of trigonometry and algebra. If you are already familiar with the 2005 or earlier recent versions of AutoCAD, then avoid this book. You already know enough that you should get a more advanced text on 2006.