The book is based on the 2009 edition of AutoCAD, but also covers the 2007 and later versions

Comes with a free CD-ROM

Includes a discount coupon for the purchase of CADware software

The book will be a step-by-step guide for the following:

- Introduction to AutoCAD and Basic Design Principles (basic elements of AutoCAD, coordinate systems, etc.)
- Work organization and basic elements (Layers, Properties command, dimensioning, etc.)
- 2D and 3D design (design commands, creation and editing of 2D objects, lines, basic principles of 3D design, creation of solid geometric objects, modification of 3D objects and solids, etc.)
- Topography of our plot (Boundary of the house within the plot, outline of the building, excavation calculations, etc.)
- Structural elements of our building (Starting with columns and load-bearing elements of the building, creation of the roof, balconies, completion of structural elements of the building, etc.)
- 3D objects of the house and surrounding space (Starting with doors and windows, bathroom fixtures and furniture, use of 3D objects in our construction, etc.)
- From screen to paper (print layouts, movable viewports, creation of views and sections, printing, etc.)
- Realism and animation (The Visualize tab of the ribbon, lighting in AutoCAD, defining display styles: Visualstyles command, materials, etc.).