AutoCAD 2018: From Beginner to Mastery

Name: AutoCAD 2018: From Beginner to Mastery
ISBN: 9787301291924

Longma Gaoxin EducationPeking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 78 words
Chapters: 7
ISBN: 9787301291924

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Summary

This book systematically introduces AutoCAD 2018 knowledge and application methods through selected cases, guiding readers into deeper study. The book is divided into 5 parts and 15 chapters. Part 1, Basics, mainly introduces installing and configuring AutoCAD 2018 software and layers; Part 2, 2D Drawing, mainly covers drawing 2D graphics, editing 2D graphics, drawing and editing complex objects, text and tables, and dimensioning; Part 3, Efficient Drawing, mainly introduces creating and inserting blocks and graphic file management operations; Part 4, 3D Drawing, mainly covers drawing 3D graphics, converting 3D to 2D graphics, and rendering; Part 5, Industry Applications, mainly introduces a Southeast Asian-style interior design floor plan and an urban plaza master plan design. The DVD multimedia teaching disc included with the book contains 17 hours of video tutorials synchronized with the book content, as well as supporting material files and result files for all cases. In addition, teaching videos and expanded e-books for a large amount of related learning content are included. To meet readers' needs for learning on mobile phones and tablets, the disc also includes the Longma Gaoxin Education mobile app; after installation, readers can watch mobile-version video learning files. This book is suitable for beginner and intermediate AutoCAD 2018 users, and can also serve as a textbook or supplementary book for students in related majors at various institutions and trainees in computer training courses.

Editor's review

This is a clearly structured, complete-path AutoCAD 2018 learning book. It advances through a framework of five parts and fifteen chapters, starting from software installation, configuration, and layer management, moving through 2D drawing, editing, and dimensioning, then to efficient drawing techniques such as blocks and file management, followed by 3D modeling and rendering, and closing with two industry cases: an interior design floor plan and an urban plaza master plan, forming a closed loop from operational basics to project practice. Its highlight lies in the combination of case-driven learning and supporting resources: the accompanying disc provides video tutorials synchronized with the content plus material and result files, and also supports learning on phones and tablets, making it convenient for readers to watch and practice. For readers who need to systematically master drawing commands while also hoping to understand the actual drawing workflow, this book can serve as a step-by-step training manual; when used in institutional teaching or training courses, the part and chapter divisions also make it easy to arrange lesson hours. When reading, it is recommended not to skip the layer and configuration content in the basics part, as this directly affects subsequent drawing standards.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners or novices who want to systematically learn AutoCAD
Engineering students who need to master 2D drawing and dimensioning skills
Teachers of related majors at institutions and trainees in computer training courses using it as a textbook
Readers who want to supplement practical experience in 3D modeling and industry master plans

Not a good fit for

Experienced users who have used AutoCAD for years and are seeking advanced techniques
Readers using other versions who are unwilling to compare version differences
People who only want a command quick reference and do not need systematic training

Reading tips

First complete the basics and 2D drawing exercises in chapter order, then move on to 3D and industry cases.
For each chapter, follow the accompanying video once and independently redo the case using the material files.
Create personal layer and template files, and turn the configuration methods in the book into habits.
For the industry applications part, first look at the finished drawings, then go back and break down the commands and steps used.

About the publisher

Peking University Press China · Founded in 1979

Peking University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas cover classical literature, popular science, social culture, world history, Western philosophy, and culture. Its catalogue contains 6,031 titles, with representative books including A Dream of Red Mansions, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (15th Edition) (with Einstein's classic papers on unified field theory and other topics), Elements, Conics, The Aristocratic Families of the Eastern Jin, The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume I), The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume II), and The Origin of Continents and Oceans. Representative authors include Cao Xueqin, Zhou Ruchang, Albert Einstein, Euclid, Apollonius, Tian Yuqing, Schelling, and Xian Gang. The press has developed distinctive strengths in classical Chinese literature and in the translation of Western philosophical classics, while also covering scientific classics and social and cultural studies. As public information is limited, this description is based only on the books in the catalogue and offers no further extrapolation.

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FAQ

Can I read this book directly without any drawing foundation?

Yes. Part 1 of this book starts with software installation, configuration, and layers, which is introductory content, and only afterward moves into 2D drawing. It is recommended to read in order and operate along with the videos; do not skip the basics part and go directly to industry cases, or you may easily get stuck on layer standards and command details.

Do the cases and videos in the book need to be studied completely in order?

You do not have to finish everything in one go. The basics and 2D drawing parts are best practiced completely; the efficient drawing and 3D parts can be studied selectively according to work needs; the industry applications part is suitable for intensive study after mastering basic commands. The material and result files accompanying each chapter can be used to check your operation results.

Is this book suitable as a textbook for training courses?

The materials indicate that this book can serve as a textbook or supplementary book for students in related majors at various institutions and trainees in computer training courses. The structure of five parts and fifteen chapters makes it easy to arrange teaching in stages, and the accompanying videos and case files can also support classroom demonstrations and after-class practice.

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Founded in 1998, Longma Gaoxin Education is an educational publishing organization specializing in the planning and writing of computer-related books. It is affiliated with Longma Studio and has long cooperated with multiple universities, industry associations, and websites. Its works cover areas such as software learning, general computing, and architecture, focusing on commonly used software including Office, Word, Excel, and AutoCAD. It has developed series such as "From Beginner to Master," "Complete Self-Study Manual," and "Programming Treasure," with 68 titles in the library. Its writing emphasizes progressive difficulty, clear steps, and close alignment with practical operation, making it easy for beginners and self-learners to follow. The organization has won the National Excellent Bestseller Award multiple times and has a certain influence in the field of popular computer reading materials. Due to limited public information, its staffing and detailed development history are not elaborated here.