In-depth coverage of the latest updates to AutoCAD, the leading drawing software on the market As the tenth edition of the bestseller, this book guides readers through the complex AutoCAD interface and commands and is completely updated for the latest version of AutoCAD. Both beginner and experienced AutoCAD users will benefit from the through exploration of the features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and the review of the basics, such as creating drawings, using commands, and specifying coordinates.

• Tackles more advanced topics including 2D and 3D drawing techniques, using layers, creating dimensions, 3D coordinates, rendering, and more
• Investigates the complex issues of customizing commands and toolbars and programming AutoCAD using VBA and AutoLISP
• The DVD features before-and-after drawings for each tutorial, bonus appendices, freeware and shareware programs, the book in PDF format, and a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD

Christopher Negus (Reedsburg, WI) is the author of the bestselling Linux Bibles, Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bibles, Ubuntu, Fedora and SUSE Toolboxes, Red Hat Linux Bibles, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible. He is a member of the Madison Linux User's Group.

Ellen Finkelstein (Fairfield, IA) learned AutoCAD in Israel, and upon her return to the U.S. she started consulting and teaching AutoCAD. Besides writing computer books, she is the creator of online courses for Autodesk and the editor of Inside AutoCAD, a monthly 16-page newsletter.

10th anniversary edition of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible

Even AutoCAD developers turn to this book for answers!

Find out what fans of all the previous bestselling editions of this book already know: this is the top all-in-one guide to everything you need to master AutoCAD. Whether you're a novice looking to start with the basics and progress to programming, or an AutoCAD veteran exploring what's new or seeking a quick refresher, every feature is covered. Start drawing today in AutoCAD 2010 with the one book you need to succeed.

• Start drawing right away with a Quick Start project

• Draw, view, and edit in 2D, then add text and dimensions

• Reference other drawings and link data to objects

• Build, view, and present complex 3D drawings

• Customize commands, create shortcuts, and use scripts and macros

• Program AutoCAD using AutoLISP and VBA

What's on the DVD?

• Trial versions of both AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010

• Over 300 before-and-after drawings from working AutoCAD professionals

• A selection of helpful add-on programs

• The entire book in searchable PDF

• Videos on the two big new features of AutoCAD 2010— Parametric Constraints and Mesh Solids

System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and system requirements.

Control your drawings with the new parametric constraints

Draw and display sophisticated 2D and 3D models