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Here's the press release for "What's Inside? AutoCAD 2007," the first book about AutoCAD 2007 to come out:

Abbotsford, BC Canada, March 22, 2006 -- upFront.reSearch releases "What's New? AutoCAD 2007" before Autodesk ships its new AutoCAD 2007 software. The new electronic book is for users wondering about upgrading -- and competitors worrying about -- AutoCAD 2007 and its emphasis on 3D modeling. The 106-page PDF book is published exclusively in Adobe Acrobat format.

This pre-release PDF book details changes in Autodesk's latest release of its AutoCAD flagship software. "What's New? AutoCAD 2007" covers these aspects of the new release:

* Executive overview, plus Autodesk's roadmap of future releases.
* New commands and system variables.
* Changes to existing commands.
* Over 100 undocumented commands and system variables.
* New startup switch and shortcut keystrokes.
* Appendices of commands and system variables.

The 106-page PDF book features:

* Illustrations in full color.
* Formatted for printing on standard 8.5x11 paper.
* Margin designed for three-hole punching or other methods of binding.
* Immediate availability.


Availability and Price

The "What's New? AutoCAD 2007" PDF book is available now as an Adobe Acrobat file for delivery via email, ftp, or Web browser. The book is also available on CD.

Price is $15.90 for delivery by Internet; additional $5 charge for postal delivery on CD. All prices in US funds. Payment can be made instantly through PayPal, the international Internet payment system, in multiple currencies. If customers prefer, payment can be made by check or money order.

For more information, sample pages, and complete table of contents, please visit www.upfrontezine.com/wia7.