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 2023 Basics 1
7. Chapter 2 Precise Drafting in AutoCAD 2023 21
8. Chapter 3 Modifying Commands Part I 49
9. Chapter 4 Modifying Commands Part II 83
10. Chapter 5 Layers and Inquiry Commands 115
11. Chapter 6 Blocks and Hatch 143
12. Chapter 7 Writing Text 173
13. Chapter 8 Dimensions 193
14. Chapter 9 Plotting 223
15. Chapter 10 Projects 247
16. Chapter 11 More on 2D Objects 273
17. Chapter 12 Advanced Practices – Part I 311
18. Chapter 13 Advanced Practices - Part II 343
19. Chapter 14 Using Block Tools and Block Editing 363
20. Chapter 15 Creating Text and Table Styles and Formulas in Tables 383
21. Chapter 16 Dimension and Multileader Styles 407
22. Chapter 17 Plot Style, Annotative, and Exporting 451
23. Chapter 18 How to Create a Template File and Interface Customization 471
24. Chapter 19 Parametric Constraints 487
25. Chapter 20 Dynamic Blocks 521
26. Chapter 21 Block Attributes 547
27. Chapter 22 External Referencing (XREF) 567
28. Chapter 23 Sheet Sets 597
29. Chapter 24 CAD Standards and Advanced Layers 625
30. Chapter 25 Importing PDF Files, Design Views, AutoCAD Web/ Mobile App 653
31. Chapter 26 Drawing Compare 677
32. Index 687