This book provides a detailed introduction to the tools, concepts and workflows a new user must master in order to become proficient with AutoCAD 2008. Topics include working with drawing files, the AutoCAD drawing environment, viewing and zooming tools, object snapping, basic and precision drawing tools, layers, annotating and dimensioning drawings, external reference files, and plotting. Appropriate as a self-training tool or for a 3-day instructor-led training class. 586 pages, spiral bound. Exercise dataset CD included.