This best-selling Exercise Workbook is the perfect resource for learning and honing essential AutoCAD skills, whether you are a complete beginner, seeking to improve your 2D drawing skills, or simply interested in learning about the very latest updates. AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather share their knowledge of the best use of this versatile program with students and instructors, including plenty of inside tips and numerous exercises to help users get comfortable and see real progress. Readers can download the provided templates used for drawings in the book from Industrial Press’s print or eBook website product pages. The new AutoCAD 2023 software builds on the features of the previous releases. Design changes include a reinvented icon on the main menus and revisions of the Model and Layout Tabs. A new button in the Count Palette, facilitating creation of a table tallying the elements in your drawing file, along with changes to the Recent Documents List and Floating File Tabs, make it easier than ever to keep track of multiple drawing files.   New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2023: Options Dialog Box — If you make changes in any of the Options dialog box Tabs and attempt to close the dialog box before selecting the Apply and OK buttons, a warning message dialog box will appear. (Included in the Introduction) Recent Documents List — You can now remove a �le from the Recent Documents List in the Application Menu, making this handy list more applicable to your current AutoCAD projects. (Included in Lesson 1) Floating File Tabs — Thanks to continued improvements to the Floating File Tabs, you can Pin a Floating File Tab so that it remains on top of any other open or overlapping drawing �le windows. (Included in Lesson 2)

Everyone needs a refresher sometimes. The 8th edition of the AutoCAD Pocket Reference provides easy access to everyday information needed by AutoCAD users, including concepts, how-to, and fundamental commands. The pictures, explanations, and index are unparalleled by other references, as are the price and size. This 8th edition has been improved with the inclusion of both inch and metric measurements throughout to appeal to a more global audience. And now, with the inclusion of special CAD-tips throughout, this is the perfect cheat sheet reference, written by two of the foremost AutoCAD expert teachers. ALL NEW CAD TIPS WOVEN THROUGHOUT FOR VISUAL ENGAGEMENT! For the first time, this time-saving resource includes CAD Tips throughout the book to further engage readers and provide valuable insider information from a longtime expert in the field. NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES: All exercises will now include metric equivalents alongside the original imperial measurements.Drawing Compare and Shared Views making working with clients and 3rd parties infinitely easier. New CAD Tips scattered throughout the book, providing shortcuts and suggestions from our expert author. Additional new features being released by AutoCAD to beta testers.

This is the right book for users if they're new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics, they're looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text, or they want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All exercises print easily on a standard 8-1/2 "" X 11"" printer. It is suitable for use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2014 only. Features: totally updated for AutoCAD 2014 and 2014 LT; AutoCAD 2014 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed DVD; ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial; provides only what the user needs without all of the jargon; includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson; each lesson starts very simple and progresses to more complex; the approach taken is to familiarize users with the drawing commands first, and then teach users to create their own setup drawings; and, each lesson is explained clearly and in a non-intimidating manner.