Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface xxiii
4. About the Companion Files xxiv
5. About the Book xxv
6. Chapter 1: AutoCAD 2025 Basics 1
7. Chapter 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2025 23
8. Chapter 3: Modifying Commands Part I 53
9. Chapter 4: Modifying Commands Part II 87
10. Chapter 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands 119
11. Chapter 6: Blocks and Hatch 147
12. Chapter 7: Writing Text 183
13. Chapter 8: Dimensions 203
14. Chapter 9: Plotting 233
15. Chapter 10: Projects 259
16. Chapter 11: More on 2D Objects 285
17. Chapter 12: Advanced Practices – Part I 323
18. Chapter 13: Advanced Practices – Part II 355
19. Chapter 14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing 375
20. Chapter 15: Creating Text and Table Styles and Formulas in Tables 397
21. Chapter 16: Dimension and Multileader Styles 421
22. Chapter 17: Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting 465
23. Chapter 18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization 485
24. Chapter 19: Parametric Constraints 503
25. Chapter 20: Dynamic Blocks 537
26. Chapter 21: Block Attributes 563
27. Chapter 22: External Referencing (XREF) 585
28. Chapter 23: Sheet Sets 615
29. Chapter 24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers 643
30. Chapter 25: Importing PDF Files, Design Views, and AutoCAD Web/Mobile App 671
31. Chapter 26: Drawing Compare 699
32. Index 709