Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2008

Paul Aubin has done it again. He has finally put out his book for Architecture 2008. The one thing that is not very good about this book is that it comes out so much later than the program does. I would like to see it come out within a month or so of the release of the program. But, other than that this is a book to have to get going with Architeture 2008. It covers any level that you are at. Beginners would start earlier in the book & those with a decent level with the previous program can start in the later chapters. One of the best features this book (and all his books that deal with ADT or ACAD Architecture) is that it brings you thru the book in the same way that you would go thru your project, be it a residential or commercial project. He also shows you how the features work in a residential project as well as a commercial project. It doesn't deal with just one type of project.It is also a plus that he includes the project files on the CD. This helps if you are starting the book in later chapters. You don't have to start at the beginning to get the project up to the point of the book that you are using or starting at. This also gives you a good check on how you are doing with the program. You are able to compare your project to Mr. Aubin's on the CD. This is very helpful if you are having a hard time with a certain part of the program. I know that I have come to a part I am having trouble with, opened up the corresponding file from the CD & understood from seeing the completed section how the procedure worked.No matter what level you are at, from beginner to expert, you should have this book near your monitor. It is next to mine. It is a good reference for the program, even if you don't go thru the exercises. I would also recommend getting the book,  Autodesk Architectural Desktop: An Advanced Implementation Guide  by Paul Aubin. Autodesk Architectural Desktop: An Advanced Implementation Guide

It was hard to find an instruction manual for the newest version of Architecture that wasn't really more of an AutoCAD book. This book jumps into the specifics of using the unique features of AutoCAD Architecture and as the description and reviews say, It is good for beginners and more advanced users such as myself. It is especially helpful for figuring out where tools you have used in older versions of Architectural Desk Top have moved to or morphed into becoming in the new version.

This 1150 page textbook made me realize once again why I hated school. This might be what is needed for AutoCad, but not what I need.