horsegoer Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hello, I'm glad I found this site. I am an electrical estimator for a electrical shop and a friend of mine just gave me 2008 that I downloaded on my home computer. I know NOTHING about using autocad. Can anyone recommend where I should start? I would like to buy a book, video etc. Thanks you very much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_col Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 When I was learning I found AutoCAD for Dummies was very useful. There are various sites with Tuotrials out there as well, and if you get stuck we're all here to help to you. Welcome to CAD Tutor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukecad Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dont forget the tutorials on this site - the link button is in the top right corner of the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehead411 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It's top left on my screen nuke....???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeScott Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I found Ebay to have some very inexpensive options regarding assistance books.. just need to be sure they're 2008, and shoot for the ones that say "Disc included". It doesn't hurt to google for reviews on the books before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder76 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Ellen Finkelstein's Autocad 2008 Bible and her website is good too. http://ellenfinkelstein.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I found Ebay to have some very inexpensive options regarding assistance books.. just need to be sure they're 2008, and shoot for the ones that say "Disc included". It doesn't hurt to google for reviews on the books before buying. And, be sure to check Amazon for AutoCAD books. Many to choose from. No one ever mentioned, you need a heavy-duty book shelf too! http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=autocad+2008&sprefix=autocad+2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dont forget the tutorials on this site - the link button is in the top right corner of the screen. And the tutorials on this site http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/48-568/2DVideosWEB_files/frame.htm We all need all the help we can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsegoer Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thanks a lot everyone. I just bought 2008 autocad bible used for $25. Hope it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thanks a lot everyone. I just bought 2008 autocad bible used for $25. Hope it's good. Good choice, excellent reference material and a lesson book too. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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