Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2025

Up and Running with AutoCAD® 2025: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind. - Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD® to easy-to-understand, basic concepts - Teaches the essentials of operating AutoCAD® that build student confidence - Documents commands with step-by-step explanations, including what the student needs to type in and how AutoCAD® responds - Combines 2D and 3D content in one affordable volume

Robert Kaebisch is a professional licensed architect and instructor in the Construction Sciences Group: Architectural/Structural Engineering Technician Program at Gateway Technical College. He teaches a variety of courses including and related to: architecture, construction, residential design and code, commercial design and code, mechanical systems, conflict resolution in construction and building inspections. He teaches a variety of different software in those courses including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and MS-Office products.

About the authorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part I2. AutoCAD Fundamentals - Part II Spotlight On: Architecture3. Layers, Colors, Linetypes, and Properties4. Text, Mtext, Editing and Style Spotlight On: Mechanical Engineering5. Hatch Patterns6. Dimensions Spotlights On: Electrical Engineering7. Blocks, Wblocks, Dynamics Blocks, Groups, and Purge8. Polar, Rectangular, and Path Arrays Spotlight On: Interior Design9. Basic Printing and Output10. Advanced Output - Paper Space Spotlight On: Civil Engineering11. Advanced Linework12. Advanced Layers Spotlight On: Aerospace Engineering13. Advanced Dimensions14. Options, Shortcuts, CUI, Design Center, and Express Tools Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering15. Advanced Design and File Management Tools16. Importing and Exporting Data Spotlight On: Biomedical Engineering17. External References (Xrefs)18. Attributes Spotlight On: Drafting CAD Management, Teaching, and Consulting19. Advanced Output and Pen Settings20. Isometric Drawing21. 3D Basics22. Object Manipulation23. Boolean Operations Primitives24. Solid Modeling25. Advanced Solids, Faces, and Edges26. Surfaces and Meshes27. Slicing, Sectioning, Layouts, and Vports28. Advanced UCS, Views, Text and Dimensions in 3D29. Dview, Camera, Walk and Fly, Path Animation30. Lighting and RenderingAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EAppendix FAppendix GAppendix HAppendix IAppendix JAppendix KAppendix LAppendix M