Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2018: 2D Drafting and Design provides a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations on the topic. It emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor who presents topics that work in the industry and classroom. The book has been pared down to focus on 2D drafting and design, making it appropriate for a one-semester course.

• Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to basic, easy-to-understand concepts
• Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD first, immediately building student confidence
• Documents all basic commands, giving the student what they need to type in and how AutoCAD responds
• Includes new exercises and projects for the AutoCAD 2018 version
• Offers online bonus content on AutoCAD 3D basics

Beginner through advanced users of AutoCAD. Architectural engineers, drafting, civil/construction engineers, mechanical engineers. Students taking drafting/engineering drawing courses in engineering and engineering technology programs

• Level 1
1. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part I
2. AutoCAD Fundamentals—Part II
• Spotlight On: Architecture
3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and
   Properties
4. Text, Mtext, Editing, and Style
• Spotlight On: Mechanical
  Engineering
5. Hatch Patterns
6. Dimensions
• Spotlight On: Interior Design
7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamic Blocks,
   Groups, and Purge
8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path
   Arrays
• Spotlight On: Electrical Engineering
9. Basic Printing and Output
10. Advanced Output-Paper Space
• Level 1
  Answers to Review Questions
• Level 2
11. Advanced Linework
• Spotlight On: Civil Engineering
12. Advanced Layers
13. Advanced Dimensions
• Spotlight On: Aerospace
  Engineering
14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design
    Center, and Express Tools
15. Advanced Design and File
    Management Tools
• Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering
16. Importing and Exporting Data
17. External References (Xrefs)
• Spotlight On: Biomedical
  Engineering
18. Attributes
19. Advanced Output and Pen
    Settings
• Spotlight On: Drafting,
  CAD Management, Teaching,
  and Consulting
20. Isometric Drawing
• Level 2
  Answers to Review Questions