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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 elevations ; 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 ; Modifying 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.