The AutoCAD 2016: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate textbook contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. Every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions and applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, you will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks.

The book also covers basic drafting and design concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD. These include dimensioning principles, and assembly drawings. While going through this textbook, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD that will have a significant effect on your drawings. In addition, you will be able to understand why AutoCAD has become such a popular software package and an international standard in PC-CAD.