Best book for VBA for Autocad.... is it...

Frank Oquendo

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Oct 10, 2002, 10:28:08 AM10/10/02

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I don't think there is such a thing as one best title on a given
subject. With all the various focuses (focii??) and programming styles,
there's just good and bad.

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Frank Oquendo

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Oct 10, 2002, 11:38:05 AM10/10/02

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> The only book out there that is worth anything is Autocad VBA
> 2000 by Joe Sutphin.

That all depends on what you from a VBA book, doesn't it? Joe's title is
indeed a good one but how many times have you heard the comment that
it's not suited for those who are in the process of learning VBA?

Tony Burba

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Oct 10, 2002, 12:30:11 PM10/10/02

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I gotta agree with Frank on this one. If you're going to do this stuff,
you need a whole library because no one book covers it all. I own or use
all the books listed by JohnDoe54 and find all of them useful. The
Sutphin is great if you already know VBA, but I cut my VBA teeth on
Andrew Roe's book 'cause it teaches basic VBA, not just AutoCad. I'd go
on Amazon, search on "AutoCad VBA" and order everything that comes up.
If I were just starting and could only pick one, I'd go with Roe.

You also need a good general VBA book, plus familiarity with the AutoCad
documentation. Also spend lots of time reading this newsgroup.

JohnDoe54 wrote:

> Frank,
>
> I don't normally question your wisdom, but I have to take exception on
> this one. The only book out there that is worth anything is Autocad
> VBA 2000 by Joe Sutphin. I have read all the others and they just
> don't even come close.
>
> Marion's, Andrew Roe's and Bill Kramer's book's are all a waste of
> time to buy or read.
>
> Just my 2 cents worth!

tony.vcf

Frank Oquendo

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Oct 10, 2002, 2:38:00 PM10/10/02

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You know what they say: it doesn't matter what they say about you so
long as they spell your name right. ;^)

Laurie Comerford

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Oct 10, 2002, 4:33:20 PM10/10/02

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Hi Tony,

Spot on. The most suitable book for anyone depends on where they're coming
from. and where they're at. I started in AutoCAD programming with Andrew's
book (after many Quick Basic books and a few VB books over the years) I
believe that if I had tried to "Start" with Joe's book (the one I most use
now) I would 6 months behind where I am now.

I was one of the 3 guys who wanted to buy Joe's second book and the first
chapter looked brilliant for learners. It's a real shame that more people
didn't subscribe.

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Anne Brown

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Oct 10, 2002, 5:55:47 PM10/10/02

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R. Robert Bell

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Oct 10, 2002, 6:02:32 PM10/10/02

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See, that's easy too!

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TomD

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Oct 11, 2002, 4:37:00 PM10/11/02

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You're right, Frank. I have both. As a non-programmer, Bill's book is very
good in some areas, it's simply not a good 'reference' book. Joe's book has
great examples and is covers more ground, though not as thoroughly as the
topic's covered in Bill's.

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