Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface xxiii
4. About the Book xxv
5. Chapter 1: AutoCAD 2026 Basics 1
6. Chapter 2: Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2026 23
7. Chapter 3: Modifying Commands Part I 53
8. Chapter 4: Modifying Commands Part II 87
9. Chapter 5: Layers and Inquiry Commands 119
10. Chapter 6: Blocks and Hatch 147
11. Chapter 7: Writing Text 183
12. Chapter 8: Dimensions 203
13. Chapter 9: Plotting 233
14. Chapter 10: Projects 259
15. Chapter 11: More on 2D Objects 285
16. Chapter 12: Advanced Practices – Part I 323
17. Chapter 13: Advanced Practices – Part II 355
18. Chapter 14: Using Block Tools and Block Editing 375
19. Chapter 15: Creating Text and Table Styles and Formulas in Tables 399
20. Chapter 16: Dimension and Multileader Styles 423
21. Chapter 17: Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting 467
22. Chapter 18: How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization 487
23. Chapter 19: Parametric Constraints 505
24. Chapter 20: Dynamic Blocks 539
25. Chapter 21: Block Attributes 565
26. Chapter 22: External Referencing (XREF) 587
27. Chapter 23: Sheet Sets 617
28. Chapter 24: CAD Standards and Advanced Layers 645
29. Chapter 25: Importing PDF Files, Design Views, and AutoCAD Web/Mobile App 673
30. Chapter 26: Drawing Compare 701
31. Index 711