This is the right book for you if …

• You’re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics.
• You’re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text.
• You want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily.

 FEATURES

• Totally updated for AutoCAD 2014 and 2014 LT, including Autodesk 360 Cloud; Design Feed Palette, where you can enter text messages and collaborate with other Online Users, and associate your message with a location on the drawing; Multiple File Tabs Control; Arc Reverse Direction Option; Command Line Options including: AutoCorrect - Synonym Suggestions List and Adaptive Suggestions List – Search Online for Help - Easily insert Blocks, Hatch Patterns and Layers.
• Improved Features include Command Line Options including, AutoComplete, and faster searching for help; Faster Start-up times; Enhanced Model and Layout tab previews. 
• AutoCAD 2014 30-Day Trial Version included on the enclosed DVD.
• Ideal for classroom instruction or as a self-study tutorial.
• Provides only what you need without all of the jargon.
• Includes 30 lessons with step by step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands learned within the lesson.
• Each lesson starts very simple and progresses to more complex.
• The approach taken is to familiarize you with the drawing commands first, and then teach users to create their own setup drawings.
• Each lesson is explained clearly and in a non-intimidating manner.
• All exercises print easily on a standard 8.5 x 11 printer.