AutoCAD 2027 Beginning and Intermediate

Master AutoCAD 2027 Beginning and Intermediate with the most comprehensive guide available for 2D drafting. This edition is meticulously designed to take you from foundational concepts to professional-level proficiency, covering the full spectrum of 2D drawing and editing tools. Whether you are a student or a working professional, the book’s dual-unit approach―utilizing both metric and imperial units―ensures you are prepared for projects in any global industry.

To maximize your learning efficiency, the companion files provides all the necessary files to set up drawing exercises and projects instantly. It also includes every figure from the book in full color, allowing you to see the intricate details of complex drafting layers and line weights exactly as they appear on screen. This visual clarity is essential for mastering the nuanced interface of the 2027 version.

The core of this book features over 100 "mini-workshops" that guide you through small, practical projects from initial concept to final plotting. By solving these exercises, you will simulate the creation of three complete projects―spanning both architectural and mechanical disciplines―from start to finish. This hands-on method ensures that no basic command or advanced function is overlooked, giving you the confidence to execute real-world drafting tasks with precision.

Munir Hamad is an Autodesk® Approved Instructor and certified Autodesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.