Includes index.

Introduction -- 1. Getting to know AutoCAD -- Starting AutoCAD -- Introducing the AutoCAD graphics window -- Working in the command window -- Using the ribbon -- Using the menu browser -- Using the drop-down menus -- Using the toolbars -- Using the keyboard -- Using the mouse -- Are you experienced? -- 2. Learning basic commands to get started -- Using the line command -- Drawing the box -- Completing the box -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 3. Setting up a drawing -- Setting up the drawing units -- Setting up the drawing size -- Drawing with the grid and snap -- Saving your work -- A summary of AutoCAD's units -- Are you experienced? -- 4. Developing drawing strategies : part 1 -- Laying out the walls -- Creating doors -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 5. Developing drawing strategies : part 2 -- Drawing the thresholds -- Drawing the decks and stairs -- Laying out the kitchen -- Constructing the bathroom -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 6. Using layers to organize your drawing -- Using layers as an organizing tool -- Assigning linetypes to layers -- Assigning objects to layers -- Setting a linetype scale factor -- Setting properties of layers and objects -- Using the action recorder -- Creating layer states -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 7. Combining objects into blocks -- Making a block for a door -- Finding blocks in a drawing -- Inserting the window block -- Revising a block -- Sharing information between drawings -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 8. Controlling text in a drawing -- Setting up text styles -- Using single-line text -- Using multiline text -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 9. Using dynamic blocks and tables -- Using attributes for a grid -- Setting up multiple attributes in a block -- Creating a dynamic block -- Creating a table -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 10. Generating elevations -- Drawing the South elevation -- Generating the other elevations -- Considering drawing scale issues -- Drawing interior levations -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 11. Working with hatches, gradients, and tool palettes -- Hatching the South elevation -- Using hatches in the floor plan -- difying the shape of hatch patterns -- Creating and managing tool palettes -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 12. Dimensioning a drawing -- Introducing dimension styles -- Placing dimensions on the drawing -- Using other types of dimensions -- Modifying dimensions -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 13. Managing external references -- Drawing a site plan -- Setting up an external reference -- Modifying an Xref drawing -- Putting Xrefs to use -- Exploring additional Xref features -- Binding Xrefs -- Exploring other Xref features -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 14. Using layouts to set up a print -- Setting up layouts -- Adjusting a viewport's contents -- If you would like more practice -- Are you experienced? -- 15. Printing an AutoCAD drawing -- Using the plot dialog box -- Printing a drawing -- Printing a drawing using layouts -- A few words about plot styles -- Are you experienced? -- 16. Creating 3D geometry -- Modeling in 3D -- Creating the floor, foundation, and thresholds -- Getting further directions in 3D -- Are you experienced? -- 17. Rendering and materials -- Creating cameras to reproduce views -- Tweaking the design -- Creating a lighting scheme -- Adding materials -- Are you experienced? -- Glossary -- Index