Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2027: 2D Drawing, 3D Modeling

• Uses step-by-step tutorials and written for novice users

• Organization that parallels an introductory engineering course

• Mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural based end of chapter problems

• Prepares you for the AutoCAD Certification Exam

• Includes video tutorials paralleling the first five chapters of the book

Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2027 provides a step-by-step introduction to Autodesk AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. In fifteen clear and comprehensive chapters, author Shawna Lockhart guides you through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 2027, from 2D drawing to solid modeling and finally finishing with rendering. In each lesson, the author provides step-by-step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and you are asked to apply what you've learned by completing sequences on your own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative-learning approach and supports you in becoming a skilled AutoCAD user.

Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2027 begins with three Getting Started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. Also, a glossary of terms and Commands Summary list the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems.

AutoCAD Video Tutorials

This textbook includes access to videos that are designed to help you get started using the most common tools in Autodesk AutoCAD. These tutorials complement the textbook content by providing a practical, hands-on approach to understanding the basics of AutoCAD. These videos parallel the tutorials in the book and serve as an excellent starting point for learners who prefer to see the tools in action, reinforcing the written instructions and deepening your understanding of AutoCAD’s essential functionalities. Although these videos do not encompass the entire scope of the textbook, they offer a comprehensive overview of the basics, facilitating a strong foundational knowledge.

Table of Contents

     Getting Started: Preparing for the Tutorials

     Getting Started: AutoCAD Basics

     Getting Started: Studying for the AutoCAD Certification Exam

1.  Introduction to AutoCAD

2.  Basic Construction Techniques

3.  Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques

4.  Geometric Constructions

5.  Template Drawings and More Plotting

6.  2D Orthographic Drawings

7.  Dimensioning

8.  Advanced Dimensioning

9.  Section and Auxiliary Views

10. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes

11. Introduction to Solid and Surface Modeling

12. Changing and Plotting Solid Models

13. Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models

14. Solid Modeling for Section and Auxiliary Views

15. Rendering

     Glossary

     Appendix A: AutoCAD Command Summary

     Index