Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
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I'm a beginner but i've got a chance of a job doing something with CAD. What version should i start off with and can anyone recomend any books?
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AndyKent
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Registered: 3rd Sep 05
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Can take a while to fully understand what it can do, but I'd not bother with a book.
Try and get a drawing of something simple (like a building floor plan) and draw it. Best way to pick up all the tools IMO. Any questions ask here otherwise....
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Bart
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Registered: 19th Aug 02
Location: Midsomer Norton, Bristol Avon
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try and find some online tutorials.
Its not difficult to pick up at all.
just start drawing simple stuff and you'll soon pick it up
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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http://www.pixel2life.com
excellent website for tutorials
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Jules S
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Registered: 24th Dec 03
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Depends what you want froma CAD program really...
You say AutoCAD, so I'm assuming you want an autodesk product?
A coshure LT package will set you back circa £800+vat....IIRC that allows you online tutorials if you subscribe.
Ive been using CAD for 20 years now  and still pick up tips on stuff from here:-
http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/
I believe there are tutorials on there, although ive not looked at them myself...
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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I started a job knowing nothing about it and got given a basic introduction to it then picked it up as I went along. I taught myself mostly. Did a qualification in it a couple of years ago but already knew everything on the course, just did it to get a recognised qualification in it. 5 years later I'm producing all sorts of drawings I could never have imagined I'd be doing when I started. I'm still learning things all the time aswell.
Never read a book on it in all the time I've been using it.
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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I wouldn't really say CAD is something you can pick up by reading a book. I could be wrong though.
If you are serious get yourself booked onto a course. They are usually about 4 days long and are probably pretty helpfull, or find a kind person to teach you.
I'm taking my Solidworks Certified Professional exams later on this year 
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