[1.] Getting to know AutoCAD. Starting AutoCAD -- Exploring the user interface -- Putting the user interface to work -- Using the toolbars -- Using the keyboard -- Using the mouse -- [2.] Learning basic commands to get started. Using the line tool -- Drawing the shape -- Completing the shape -- [3.] Setting up a drawing. Setting up the drawing units -- Setting up the drawing size -- Drawing with grid and snap -- Taking a closer look at dynamic input -- Saving your work -- Understanding AutoCAD units -- [4.] Developing drawing strategies: part 1. Laying out the walls -- Creating doors -- [5.] Developing drawing strategies: part 2. Starting and running commands -- Drawing the thresholds -- Drawing the decks and stairs -- Laying out the kitchen -- Constructing the bathroom -- [6.] Using layers to organize your drawing. Using layers as an organizing tool -- Setting a linetype scale factor -- Setting properties of layers and objects -- Using the action recorder -- Creating layer states -- [7.] Combining objects into blocks. Making a block for a door -- Finding blocks in a drawing -- Inserting the window block -- Revising a block -- Sharing information between drawings -- [8.] Controlling text in a drawing. Setting up text styles -- Using annotative text -- Using multiline text -- [9.] Using dynamic blocks and tables. Using attributes for a grid -- Setting up multiple attributes in a block -- Creating a dynamic block -- Creating a table -- [10.] Generating elevations. Drawing the south elevation -- Generating the other elevations -- Considering drawing scale issues -- Drawing interior elevations -- [11.] Working with hatches, gradients, and tool palettes. Hatching the south elevation -- Using hatches in the floor plan -- Modifying the shape of hatch patterns -- Creating and managing tool palettes -- [12.] Dimensioning a drawing. Introducing dimension styles -- Placing dimensions on the drawing -- Placing horizontal dimensions -- Using other types of dimensions -- Modifying dimensions -- [13.] Managing external references. Drawing a site plan -- Setting up an external reference -- Modifying an Xref drawing -- Putting Xrefs to use -- Exploring additional Xref features -- Exploring on your own -- [14.] Using layouts to set up a print. Getting ready -- Preparing the title block -- Setting up a sheet template -- Creating your first plan sheet -- Using sheet set manager -- Setting up layouts -- Adjusting a viewport's contents -- [15.] Printing a drawing. Using the plot dialog box -- Applying plot-style tables -- Printing a drawing -- Viewing plots in design review -- Printing a drawing using layouts -- Going forward -- [16.] Creating 3D geometry. Modeling in 3D -- Creating the floor, foundation, and thresholds -- Getting further directions in 3D -- [17.] Rendering and materials. Creating cameras to reproduce views -- Creating a lighting scheme -- Adding materials.