This modern book addresses advances in technology and introduces users to 2-dimensional drawing skills and commands using the current release of AutoCAD. It continuously builds on concepts covered in previous chapters, contains exercises combined with in-text notes, and offers examples that provide the "how and why" of AutoCAD fundamentals, Projects created using the software will give readers hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of how to use AutoCAD in the 21st century. "Quick Start" chapter - Allows users to get up to speed in no time to create and even plot AutoCAD drawings! Real world examples includes drawings from an actual 30 story office tower and condominium designed and built in Portland, OR. Coverage of advanced subjects explained in layman"s terms often insufficiently addressed in other books. Anyone involved with AutoCAD.