Mastering AutoCAD 2025 : level up your AutoCAD skills with advanced methods and tools, including AutoCAD Web and Trace / Shaun Bryant, Jessica Langston, and Jeanne Aarhus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryant, Shaun, author.

Langston, Jessica, author.

Aarhus, Jeanne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

AutoCAD.

Computer graphics.

Computer-aided design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (454 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing Ltd., [2025]

Biography/History:

Bryant Shaun: Shaun Bryant is an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) at Platinum level with over 34 years of industry experience. 21 of these 34 years have been spent as a consultant, trainer, and instructor. Shaun is a world-class LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 60 courses in the LinkedIn Learning library and is also the owner and author of the reputable blog, Not Just CAD! Shaun has been an Autodesk University (AU) speaker since 2006 and is an AU Speaker Mentor. He was also the AutoCAD expert at the first AU London in the UK in 2017. Shaun is a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program and an AutoCAD Influencer, and lives in East Yorkshire in the UK where he is the owner and director of the company CADFMconsultants Limited.

Summary:

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 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. ]]>

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright and Credits

Dedication

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: The AutoCAD Interface - Enhanced

Chapter 1: Customizing the AutoCAD Interface

Technical requirements

Introducing the default AutoCAD interface settings

Understanding the AutoCAD ribbon settings

Using sticky panels

Using the QAT effectively

Customizing the QAT

Other QAT settings

Introducing the CUI command

Summary

Exercise

Chapter 2: Developing Your Own AutoCAD Workspace

Exercise files

Using workspaces effectively

Choosing the right default workspace

Creating your own AutoCAD workspace

Saving AutoCAD interface changes to a custom workspace

Removing a redundant workspace from the AutoCAD CUI

Chapter 3: Using the AutoCAD Interface to Work Smarter

Working with file tabs

Working with the Model and Layout tabs

Utilizing the drafting settings on the status bar

The AutoCAD ViewCube

The AutoCAD navigation bar

Navigation Wheels

Real-time Pan

Zoom

Orbit (flyout)

3Dconnexion

ShowMotion

Chapter 4: Using Advanced Drafting Settings

Selecting objects using selection cycling

Utilizing 3D object snaps when 3D modeling

Working with ISODRAFT settings to create isometric views

Changing units via the status bar

Working with annotation scale to improve drawing legibility

Part 2: Advanced Drafting Techniques and Annotation

Chapter 5: Developing Advanced Geometry Using Object Snaps

Measuring angles accurately with Polar Tracking (POLAR)

Locking the cursor orthogonally with ORTHOMODE

Using Object Snap Tracking (AUTOSNAP) to draw efficiently with multiple Osnaps.

Drawing accurately and effectively with Object Snaps (OSNAP) and snap overrides

Finding the Geometric Center

Working with Snap Overrides

Chapter 6: Measuring and Modifying Geometry and Objects

Using Noun/verb selection for quick and easy object selection

Calculating lengths and angles with Quick Measure and Distance

Adding and subtracting areas using the Area tool

Measuring precise angles with the Angle tool

Refining drawings using the Modify panel

Chapter 7: Developing Annotative Annotation Styles

Exercise file

Creating text styles to manage text sizes and fonts

Managing dimension annotation with dimension styles

Setting up specific leader styles

Working with accurate table styles

Chapter 8: Working with Annotative Scaling

Setting up viewports and varying viewport scales

Working with annotation scales in the Model tab

Adding and deleting object annotation scales

Part 3: Content Re-Use Including Dynamic Blocks

Chapter 9: Developing Block Libraries

Bringing blocks and dynamic blocks into drawings

Adding a regular door block

Adding a dynamic Door block

Using the Clipboard to create a new block library drawing

Adding the block library to the Blocks palette

Creating a new block library tool palette

Chapter 10: Working with Block Attributes

Defining attributes within a block

Editing attributes in a block using Enhanced Attribute Editor

Using Block Attribute Manager (BATTMAN)

Chapter 11: Creating a Dynamic Block with Parameters and Actions

Creating the regular door block

Adding a vertical flip to the door

Adding a horizontal flip to the door

Testing the new dynamic block in the drawing

Summary.

Chapter 12: Creating a Dynamic Block with Visibility States

Creating the washbasin block drawing

Adding the front block

Adding the top and side blocks

Adding the necessary blocks for each view

Adding visibility states in a dynamic block

Setting up the first visibility state

Adding two more visibility states

Using the new dynamic block with visibility states

Part 4: Communicating and Collaborating

Chapter 13: Sharing Your AutoCAD Drawings

Exercise file and requirements

Using the Share Drawing tool

Working with shared drawings in AutoCAD Web

Using the Shared Views palette

Working with shared views in the Autodesk Viewer

Chapter 14: Comparing Drawings and External Reference Files

Comparing drawings with DWG Compare

Working with drawing comparisons generated with DWG Compare

Comparing drawings with Xref Compare

Working with reference file comparisons generated with Xref Compare

Chapter 15: Working with AutoCAD Web

Saving DWG files to the cloud from the AutoCAD desktop

Using the Drawing History tool

Opening and working with drawings in the AutoCAD web application

Opening and working with drawings in the AutoCAD mobile application

Using drawings updated in AutoCAD Web or the AutoCAD mobile application

Chapter 16: Collaborating using Traces in AutoCAD

Using traces with AutoCAD desktop

Using traces in the AutoCAD mobile application

Using traces in AutoCAD Web

Reviewing traces in the AutoCAD desktop app

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781837639243

1837639248

OCLC:

1503734642