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Note that all of these books assume you have been exposed to
programming in the past. Although some attempt to teach the rudimentary
aspects of the BASIC language exists in these books you may find many of
the concepts difficult if you have never programmed. Learning BASIC is
not difficult if you are willing to spend the time experimenting or attending
a generic class that will not cover any aspects of AutoCAD.
AutoCAD
VBA Programming - by John Gibb and Bill Kramer
From the CADENCE Magazine "AutoCAD Masters Series" this book by Bill
Kramer and John Gibb introduces and explores the VBA programming language
inside AutoCAD 2000. The book starts with the basics of the VBA interface
and then proceeds to describe the AutoCAD Object system as seen from a
VBA programmer's perspective. Detailed examples teach how to access
all aspects of AutoCAD and how to interface with other automation systems
such as the Microsoft Office and Windows systems. There are chapters that
will be useful to the master as well as understandable by the beginner.
AutoCAD 2000 VBA Programmers Reference - by Joe Sutphin
A masterful compilation that provides the missing programmer's reference for VBA. If you feel the need for a hard copy reference that you can thumb through away from the computer while thinking about applications and macros, then you will find this book essential. Joe explores more than just the standard VBA by looking deeper into the surface of the programming language. This book is useful to both the beginner wanting a reference book and the expert wanting something that points the way into deeper aspects of VBA or Windows.
Using Visual BASIC with AutoCAD - by Andrew Roe
From the Autodesk's Programmer Series by Autodesk Press comes a book
that introduces and explores the VBA programming environment inside autoCAD
2000. Starting with an overview of how VB and VBA differ this book
focuses on the aspects of programming the AutoCAD object system.
Many examples are provided that teach various aspects of the AutoCAD interface
and other Windows features. Well written for both the beginner and
the master alike.