"Whether you're new to AutoCAD or a veteran, you will surely find this book a good resource." - Abhi Singh, AutoCAD Product Manager, Autodesk, Inc. This is a book that makes AutoCAD approachable Even the people at Autodesk look to Ellen Finkelstein for AutoCAD training, so who better to teach you about AutoCAD 2008? Success is in your hands. * Start drawing directly with the easy Quick Start project * Master commands and procedures for 2D drawings * Working in 3D with hiding, shading, and rendering techniques * Automate drawing annotation and the display layers in viewports * Organize and share data * Customize commands, toolbars, hatch patterns, and more What's on DVD? * 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 * All images needed to complete the exercises in this book, including before and after versions * The entire text of this book in searchable PDF format * A selection of add-on programs that will enhance the use of AutoCAD System Requirements: Please see attached DVD-ROM for details and complete system requirements Connect to external spreadsheets and retrieve critical data from your drawing objects Draw and display sophisticated 3D models Develop flexible, easy to use dynamic blocks