Provides a detailed introduction to the tools, concepts and workflows a new user must master in order to become proficient with AutoCAD 2007. Includes 17 chapters with step-by-step workflows, diagrams and illustrations. It can be used as the primary textbook for instructor-led training classes, as a self-training tool for new users or as a reference tool for experienced users. 395 pages. Spiral bound.

Topics include:

• Managing drawing files
• The AutoCAD design environment
• Viewing and zooming tools
• Basic drawing tools
• Precision drawing with Object Snaps, Object Snap Tracking and Polar Tracking
• Dynamic Input
• Modification tools
• Using layers, filters, ByLayer properties and freeze/thaw commands
• Object selection and grouping
• Working with polylines and boundaries
• Drawing annotation tools and text styles
• Creating and modifying blocks – including dynamic blocks
• Dimensioning tools and dimension styles
• Hatching tools
• Information and measuring tools
• External reference files (xrefs)
• Assembling and plotting layouts