Mastering AutoCAD 2025: Level up your AutoCAD skills with advanced methods and tools, including AutoCAD Web and Trace

Work smarter, not harder with 16 chapters covering new AutoCAD workflows and methodologies to boost productivity and efficiency within your CAD team and prepare for Autodesk certification
Key Features

Adapt your processes using the latest AutoCAD tools and methodologies in AutoCAD 2025
Learn new tips and tricks from the author's extensive AutoCAD knowledge and expertise
Gain valuable insights toward your Autodesk certification in AutoCAD
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

AutoCAD helps you communicate your design intent by plotting your designs to drawings, in both paper and electronic format. But using AutoCAD can be daunting, even for an experienced user who wants to get their designs into the AutoCAD native DWG file format.

Written by an Autodesk Certified Instructor at Platinum level with 30+ years of industry experience, this book will guide you on how to use new and existing AutoCAD tools to work smarter, not harder, and it will familiarize you with the processes needed to use AutoCAD much more effectively. As you work through the chapters, you’ll get used to these new methodologies in AutoCAD and build up "muscle memory" so that these skills become second nature. You’ll also take advantage of the author's expertise and experience, learning some highly effective AutoCAD tips and tricks along the way.

By the end of this AutoCAD book, you’ll have gained valuable insights into the knowledge needed to confidently prepare for your Autodesk AutoCAD certification.
What you will learn

Develop AutoCAD drawings, using the latest workflows and methodologies
Follow step-by-step tutorials based on real-world examples to build practical skills
Develop in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD's commands and features
Leverage the author‘s extensive experience through expert tips and tricks
Master the AutoCAD interface and develop an extensive AutoCAD skill set
Work with enhanced AutoCAD methodologies to work more efficiently
Communicate design intent with professional AutoCAD DWG files

Who this book is for

If you are an existing AutoCAD user who wants to learn how to use AutoCAD smarter, not harder, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of fundamental AutoCAD workflows and methodologies will help you make the most of this book. This book is also excellent for those working toward Autodesk AutoCAD certification.
Table of Contents

Customizing the AutoCAD Interface
Developing Your Own AutoCAD Workspace
Using the AutoCAD Interface to Work Smarter
Using Advanced Drafting Settings
Developing Advanced Geometry Using Object Snaps
Modifying and Measuring Geometry and Objects
Developing Annotative Annotation Styles
Working with Annotative Scaling
Developing Block Libraries
Working with Block Attributes
Creating a Dynamic Block with Parameters and Actions
Creating a Dynamic Block with Visibility States
Sharing Your AutoCAD Drawings
Comparing Drawings and External Reference Files
Working with AutoCAD Web
Collaborating Using Traces in AutoCAD