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Discovering AutoCAD 2027
- By Mark Dix, Paul Riley, Kade King
- Published Nov 5, 2026 by Peachpit Press.
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- Estimated Release: Nov 5, 2026
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Description
- Copyright 2027
- Edition: 1st
- eBook
- ISBN-10: 0-13-557169-3
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-557169-9
Designed for introductory AutoCAD users, Discovering AutoCAD 2027 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to using AutoCAD as a drafting tool, complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to guide students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing as skills are developed through experience and practice. Straightforward explanations focus on actual drawing procedures, while detailed illustrations show students what to expect on screen. Updated for AutoCAD 2027, this edition includes projects and test questions for each chapter.
- Updated for AutoCAD 2027, including the latest features, AI-powered smart tools, and enhanced collaboration capabilities.
- Lessons are broken into tasks listed at the beginning of each section, introducing AutoCAD commands through a structured, intuitive approach.
- General Procedure boxes provide simple, step-by-step overviews as new commands are introduced.
- Detailed graphics demonstrate what students should expect to see on screen and support self-paced study.
- End-of-chapter drawing problems help students apply new techniques to realistic situations, with drawing suggestions, timesaving tips, and practical explanations.
- Large, clearly dimensioned working drawings accompany the problems and include mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical examples.
- End-of-chapter review questions help students test their knowledge.
Discovering AutoCAD 2027 is a practical resource for students building drafting skills through guided instruction and real-world drawing practice.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Lines and Essential Tools; Projects
Chapter 2 Circles and Drawing Aids
Chapter 3 Layers, Colors, and Linetypes
Chapter 4 Templates, Copies, and Arrays
Chapter 5 Arcs and Polar Arrays
Chapter 6 Object Snap
Chapter 7 Text
Chapter 8 Dimensions
Chapter 9 Polylines
Chapter 10 Blocks, Attributes, and External References
Chapter 11 Isometric Drawing
Chapter 12 3D Modeling
Chapter 13 More Modeling Techniques and Commands
Appendix A Drawing Projects (online only)
Appendix B Creating Customized Panels (online only)
Appendix C Menus, Macros, and the CUI Dialog Box Index (online only)
Appendix D Additional Tools (online only)
Glossary (online only)
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