AutoCAD 2009 Help

Additional Documents available

The files listed below can be accessed on your computer under the Help folder in your product.

Getting Started

This guide provides an introduction to the most commonly used features in AutoCAD. It takes about four hours to complete the tutorials. Use it to learn the basic features so you can begin working quickly. (newfeatures\adsk_gsg.pdf)

Building Your World

This guide presents a foundation to the most important concepts and techniques in solid modeling. The tutorials in this guide are important for conceptual design and visualization in many disciplines such as architecture, mechanical design, and civil engineering.(buildyourworld\acad_byw.pdf)

New Icon Quick Reference

This reference illustrates the new toolbar icons used in AutoCAD 2009. (newfeatures\acad_new_icons.pdf)

Cue Cards

The cards included in the product have also been made available in PDF format. Each card includes a handy summary of the essential functions of each new feature in AutoCAD 2009 along with resources for additional information.(newfeatures\acad_cue_cards.pdf)