Mastering AutoCAD 14 [With Contains Utilities for Use with AutoCAD...]

I used this book as a review, as I had not used AutoCAD since its DOS Release (R11) version in about 4 years. It helped me review basic drawing and dimensioning techniques.I found it easy to follow and I was able to pick up the 3-D modeling pretty easy which later helped me in learning AutoDesks Mechanical DeskTop. AutoCAD is not as roboust for Solid Modeling by the way, 3D wire drawings are pretty good though. I also liked the review of AutoLisp and the AutoCAD VBA techniques, I thought that this book to be very comprehensive.

I learned to use AutoCAD 14 confidently using this book and now use it at work daily. This book will give you an unshakable foundation on which you may become productive in AutoCAD> AutoCAD 14 is easier to come by and less of an expence compared to AutoCAD 2000. However, to make the step from 14 to 2000 is a peice of cake.<p>Get this book! I paid full price, check out the auctions though. And read all the reviews.

This book covers the spectrum from the layman, to the experienced professional looking to deepen his understanding of the tools available in Autocad14. It is usefull both as a reference and a tutorial. Skipping through or page by page, there is no gap in the usefullness of this text.

This book provided me with the mechanism to move from Anvil to the world of Autocad. I found the book to be well laid out, providing sufficent tutorial, explanations and examples when used in conjunction with the program itself. This is not the kind of book that one can simply read and expect to become a ACAD user.I've recently moved up to Autocad 2000 and have the authors related title on order.

Mastering AutoCad 14 was the third book I purchased in my efforts to 'get to grips, with AutoCad R14. The book was delivered in just a few days and as soon as I started work with it I knew this was the only book I was going to need. It literally covered everything, from the simplest to most advanced items. A great book for AutoCad users.