Mastering AutoCAD

Work smarter, not harder with 16 chapters covering new AutoCAD workflows and methodologies to boost productivity and efficiency within your CAD team and prepare for Autodesk certification

Key Features:

- Adapt your processes using the latest AutoCAD tools and methodologies in AutoCAD 2025

- Learn new tips and tricks from the author's extensive AutoCAD knowledge and expertise

- Gain valuable insights toward your Autodesk certification in AutoCAD

- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description:

AutoCAD helps you communicate your design intent by plotting your designs to drawings, in both paper and electronic format. But using AutoCAD can be daunting, even for an experienced user who wants to get their designs into the AutoCAD native DWG file format.

Written by an Autodesk Certified Instructor at Platinum level with 30+ years of industry experience, this book will guide you on how to use new and existing AutoCAD tools to work smarter, not harder, and it will familiarize you with the processes needed to use AutoCAD much more effectively. As you work through the chapters, you'll get used to these new methodologies in AutoCAD and build up "muscle memory" so that these skills become second nature. You'll also take advantage of the author's expertise and experience, learning some highly effective AutoCAD tips and tricks along the way.

By the end of this AutoCAD book, you'll have gained valuable insights into the knowledge needed to confidently prepare for your Autodesk AutoCAD certification.

What You Will Learn:

- Develop AutoCAD drawings, using the latest workflows and methodologies

- Follow step-by-step tutorials based on real-world examples to build practical skills

- Develop in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD's commands and features

- Leverage the author's extensive experience through expert tips and tricks

- Master the AutoCAD interface and develop an extensive AutoCAD skill set

- Work with enhanced AutoCAD methodologies to work more efficiently

- Communicate design intent with professional AutoCAD DWG files

Who this book is for:

If you are an existing AutoCAD user who wants to learn how to use AutoCAD smarter, not harder, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of fundamental AutoCAD workflows and methodologies will help you make the most of this book. This book is also excellent for those working toward Autodesk AutoCAD certification.

Table of Contents

- Customizing the AutoCAD Interface

- Developing Your Own AutoCAD Workspace

- Using the AutoCAD Interface to Work Smarter

- Using Advanced Drafting Settings

- Developing Advanced Geometry Using Object Snaps

- Modifying and Measuring Geometry and Objects

- Developing Annotative Annotation Styles

- Working with Annotative Scaling

- Developing Block Libraries

- Working with Block Attributes

- Creating a Dynamic Block with Parameters and Actions

- Creating a Dynamic Block with Visibility States

- Sharing Your AutoCAD Drawings

- Comparing Drawings and External Reference Files

- Working with AutoCAD Web

- Collaborating Using Traces in AutoCAD