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CAD Layer Guidelines: Computer-Aided Design Management Techniques for Architecture, Engineering, and Facility Management

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The AIA should be embarrased by their publishing this "book". At less than forty pages of information it hardly qualifies as a book. Note that the information it does contain is fine but it certainly does not deliver good value for the money. The price is outrageous especially when you add amazon.com's fair shipping and handling costs. I expected more from an professional organization like the AIA. Note in the above description it doesn't identify how many pages the book contains as do most amazon.com descriptions (I get junk-mail thicker than this one). I understand that books like this have a limited audience and that the costs of production and distribution are correspondingly high. That being understood, a price under $5.00 would be more appropriate. I regret to say I will be weary of any other publications of the AIA Press.

Overpriced for what you get and only valuable to the firms designing highrise and industrial complexes. Find a copy and review for yourself before you buy.

As a CAD instructor and design professional I've been using the Master CAD Layer Guidelines since 1998. I find it to be a very effective tool for teaching beginning and intermediate CAD users the proper way to use layers for industry. In that regard it is invaluable. However, I am embarrassed by the exorbitant cost of the publication. Originally, I purchased this "pamplet"--which would be a more apt classification at a mere 40 pages--for $19. Over the years little information has changed, but the cost has skyrocketed. I can't imagine why. Excellent resource, terrible value for the money. I recommend an office buying one copy and passing it around, rather than supply everyone a copy. That's what I am reduced to do for my students. I thought AIA promoted well-educated, knowledgeable professionals, but is that at a cost that only the elite can afford? Come on, guys, get with the program.