Textbook in PDF format

Whether you're a beginner venturing into the world of CAD design or an experienced professional seeking to refine your skills, this meticulously crafted guide is your indispensable companion.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: From the very basics to advanced techniques, this guide covers it all, ensuring no stone is left unturned in your AutoCAD journey.
Intuitive Learning Path: Seamlessly progress through the chapters, each building upon the previous, ensuring a smooth learning curve for users of all levels.
Unravel the Interface: Navigate AutoCAD's interface effortlessly with a guided tour that demystifies its various tools and functionalities.
2D Mastery: Master 2D geometry creation and editing with in-depth chapters covering lines, circles, arcs, splines, polygons, and more.
Efficient Data Management: Learn advanced editing techniques, selection methods, and dimensioning strategies to enhance your productivity.
Venture into the Third Dimension: Explore the exciting world of 3D modeling, from creating solids and meshes to animating models and simulating real-world behavior.
Customization and Automation: Tailor AutoCAD to your specific needs with chapters on AutoLISP, custom commands, UI customization, and plugin development.
In-Depth Reference Section: Quickly find the command or system variable you need with the AutoCAD Command Reference and System Variables sections.
Table of Contents:
Getting Started with AutoCAD
Overview of AutoCAD
System Requirements
Installing AutoCAD
Launching AutoCAD
User Interface Tour
Drawing Fundamentals
Creating a New Drawing
Drawing and Editing Tools
Object Snap and Grid Snap
Layers and Linetypes
Modifying Objects
Using Object Properties
Working with Blocks and Attributes
Dimensioning and Measuring Tools
Managing and Organizing Drawings
Working with 2D Geometry
Creating and Editing Lines and Polylines
Creating and Editing Circles and Arcs
Creating and Editing Splines
Creating and Editing Polygons
Using Hatch Patterns and Gradients
Working with Regions and Boundaries
Using Constraints and Parametric Tools
Creating and Editing Text
Working with Viewports
Setting Up Layouts
Printing and Plotting
Annotative Objects
Using External References
Working with Images and Raster Files
Enhancing Editing and Data Management in AutoCAD
Advanced Editing Techniques
Advanced Selection Methods
Exploring Advanced Dimensioning
Working with Multileaders
Using Fields and Tables
Data Extraction and Linking
3D Modeling
Introduction to 3D Modeling
Creating and Editing 3D Solids
Creating and Editing 3D Meshes
Working with Point Clouds
Lighting and Rendering Techniques
Creating and Editing 3D Blocks
Simulating Real-World Behavior
Animating 3D Models
Customization and Automation
Introduction to AutoLISP and Visual LISP
Creating and Editing Custom Commands
Customizing the User Interface
Using Macros and Scripting
Customizing Tool Palettes
Advanced Customization Techniques
Introduction to AutoCAD API
Developing AutoCAD Plugins
Batch Processing
AutoCAD Command Reference
AutoCAD System Variables
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