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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.

Popular among both novice and experienced AutoCAD users, this comprehensive book begins with an overview of the basics of AutoCAD, such as creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates. Coverage becomes more in-depth as each chapter builds off the previous one, with discussions of 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, and rendering. You ll learn to customize commands and toolbars; program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA; and review AutoCAD LT. A “Quick Start” will have beginners creating a CAD drawing on their first day.

Begins with AutoCAD basics, including the AutoCAD interface and commands, and progresses to complex topics such as programming and customization.

A full-color guide for getting rewarding results with Flash CS5!

With Adobe Flash CS4 For Dummies as your guide, you can unleash your creativity and contribute to the “Flash”-iest showcase of dynamic content: the Web! You’ll beecome acquainted with Flash CS4 and learn when to use this popular Web development tool. Plus, you’ll discover what you can create, from animation to games to presentations.