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February 28, 2011, New York, NYComing soon from Industrial Press are the Beginning and Advanced AutoCAD 2012 Exercise Workbooks from acclaimed author and instructor, Cheryl Shrock. These clear, no nonsense, and easy-to-follow texts, will help you learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. Totally updated for 2012 and 2012LT, both books are ideal for classroom instruction or as self-study tutorials and provide only what you need without the jargon. All exercises print on your 8 ½” x 11” paper.

The Beginning Workbook includes Autodesk Exchange; Auto-Complete Command Entry; Group creation and control; Copy, Array; Array along a Path; Associative Array; and Creation Preview and offers enhanced features such as Updated Ribbon Interface; Faster Startups, Instantaneous response as you switch between ribbon and tabs; UCS control enhancements; File Previews; Grip functions; Quick Properties; Object Selection; and Multileader enhancements. It comes with a 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2012 on an enclosed DVD and includes 30 lessons with step-by-step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson.

The Advanced Workbook is perfect for you if you want to learn more about AutoCAD such as 3D Associative Array, 3D AutoSnap Marker, Autodesk, Inventor Fusion, and DWG Conversion capabilities, as well as these enhanced features: Improved performance when opening large 3D models and Orbiting, Fillet and Camfer Edge, Presspull functionality, and UCS control enhancements. It shows you step-by-step how to: Customize your workspace (create new Ribbon tabs and panels, customize the Quick Access Toolbar, and customize the Status Bar); create master setup drawings for decimals or architecture; create Isometric drawings and dimensions; insert just about anything using the Design Center; easily understand Blocks, Dynamic Blocks, and Attributes; use the time-saving External Reference commands; learn the basics for 3-dimensional drawing; work with the powerful Table maker; and create Parametric objects using Geometric and Dimensional constraints.

Also coming from Industrial Press and Cheryl Shrock is the AutoCAD Pocket Reference, 5th Edition. This indispensable aid and handy reference provides easy access to all the important fundamental commands, concepts, and “How to” information for the everyday use of AutoCAD. Its convenient compact size allows you to take it with you anywhere. Now you don’t need to memorize command steps! It’s perfect for students, teachers, and all AutoCAD users who are on the go and who need an occasional reminder on how to use a command.

BEGINNING AUTOCAD 2012 EXERCISE WORKBOOK
May 2011, 450 pages, ISBN 978-0-8311-3430-3, $39.95

ADVANCED AUTOCAD 2012 EXERCISE WORKBOOK
June 2011, 450 pages, ISBN 978-0-8311-3431-0, $39.95

AUTOCAD POCKET REFERENCE, 5TH EDITION
June 2011, 300 pages, ISBN 978-0-8311-3428-0, $22.95

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