Beginning AutoCAD® 2027 Exercise Workbook: For Windows®

Praised by students, instructors, and professionals as the top tool for learning AutoCAD®, this best-selling textbook is now in full color, enhancing visual learning. Whether you are new to AutoCAD®, seeking to develop and improve your digital drawing skills, or just want to optimize your use of the features in the latest version of this highly versatile program, the Beginning AutoCAD® 2027 Exercise Workbook is the ultimate resource. 

The latest version of AutoCAD is designed to streamline precise creation, refinement, and revision of layouts for endless projects. AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather help users make real progress in learning the basics and mastering the commands for creating precise, professional-quality drawings. The step-by-step instructions, useful tips, and plenty of exercises are all fully updated for AutoCAD 2027.

AutoCAD users can download preset drawing templates, by using the provided link or visiting Industrial Press’s website product pages, to quick-start actively working with and learning drawing commands. And the convenient AutoCAD Quick Key Guide in this book serves as a handy reference to efficiently access the most frequently used AutoCAD features.

New and Improved Features in the Beginning AutoCAD 2027 Workbook

• Autodesk Assistant – The AI-driven Autodesk Assistant has been enhanced to accept more natural language prompts. This dynamic feature empowers users to ask how-to questions, check a drawing for details such as dimensions that were overridden, get help with selecting specific objects, and more. Plus, the prompts and chats can be saved for future use.
• Geometry Cleanup – This new tool can be used to detect and fix common geometry errors, such as line overshoots and undershoots, misaligned angles, and gaps between lines. Users can choose the suggested “best” fix or decide to apply a different solution—either way, this helpful detection method helps ensure the final project’s accuracy while saving time.
• Global AutoCAD 2027 Updates – New illustrations, detailed explanations, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips throughout this Exercise Workbook all reflect important updates in the latest AutoCAD menus, tools, dialog boxes, and key elements.