How to Learn Autocad 2009
AutoCAD is the industry leader in design software in fields such as architecture and engineering. Using the 2-D and 3-D design tools of AutoCAD 2009, users can create detailed drawings for any type of application, from technical drawings to architectural renderings. If you're interested in learning AutoCAD 2009, read on to learn what resources are available to you.
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How to Learn Autocad 2009
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Order the AutoCAD 2009 tutorial CD-ROM from Apex Web Media (see Resources). The tutorial CD contains 6½ hours of video that teaches you the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2009. Keep a notebook and pencil handy while you watch the video.
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Purchase the "AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 Bible" by Ellen Finkelstein. The comprehensive guide to AutoCAD 2009 is suitable for beginners as well as people who are familiar with previous versions of AutoCAD. The book contains detailed explanations on all of the commands and features of AutoCAD 2009, including common shortcuts. The book comes with a DVD that contains a trial version of AutoCAD 2009 as well as hundreds of sample AutoCAD drawings.
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Read the book "AutoCAD 2009 & AutoCAD LT 2009 for Dummies." The easy-to-follow book contains nine sections that will teach you the fundamentals of creating drawings in AutoCAD 2009. The book teaches skills such as navigating the AutoCAD 2009 interface, using dimensions and hatching drawings.
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Earn an online AutoCAD 2009 certificate at the University of California, East Bay. The AutoCAD training program can be completed at home and covers every aspect of AutoCAD 2009, from creating basic drawings to advanced plotting techniques. The self-paced course is taught by an experienced instructor who has worked in the architectural industry for several years.
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Take an AutoCAD 2009 class at a local community college or trade school. Many of these classes offer continuing education credits for working professionals. AutoCAD classes usually involve live demonstrations of AutoCAD features as well as take-home assignments and computer lab time.
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Tips & Warnings
Explore the features of AutoCAD by downloading a trial version of the software. If you've never used AutoCAD, downloading the free trial will help you become familiar with the basic AutoCAD interface.
