Essential Training for AutoCAD 2017

Learn everything you need to know to create precise 2D and 3D drawings with AutoCAD 2017. These tutorials provide AutoCAD beginners (and pros who want to learn more) with the skills required to use AutoCAD 2017 effectively in any industry—architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or product design. Autodesk Certified Instructor Shaun Bryant reviews the user interface and leads you step-by-step through all of AutoCAD's tools, menus, and features. Learn how to create and modify geometry, layers, blocks, dimensions, and layouts. Find out how to draw more accurately with AutoCAD's snapping and coordinate model, and add text and annotations that help others understand your drawings. Ready to share your work with others? Discover how to output your drawings in a variety of formats. Even experienced AutoCAD pros can find something new to learn. Contents of Essential Training for AutoCAD 2017: 1. Exploring the User Interface 2. Managing Files and Options 3. Navigating Drawings 4. Drawing Objects 5. Modifying Objects 6. Drawing Accurately 7. Hatching and Gradients 8. Using Text 9. Dimensioning 10. Object and Layer Properties 11. Reusing Content 12. Attributes and Tables 13. External References 14. Layout and Annotation 15. Creating Output