Part 1. The basics. Exploring the interface -- Creating your first drawing -- Setting up and using the drafting tools -- Organizing objects with blocks and groups -- Keeping track of layers and blocks -- Part 2. Mastering intermediate skills. Editing and reusing data to work efficiently -- Mastering viewing tools, hatches, and external references -- Introducing printing, plotting, and layouts -- Adding text to drawings -- Using fields and tables -- Using dimensions -- Part 3. Mastering advanced skills. Using attributes -- Copying existing drawings from other sources -- Advanced editing and organizing -- Laying out your printer output -- Making "smart" drawings with parametric tools -- Using dynamic blocks -- Drawing curves -- Getting and exchanging data from drawings -- Part 4. 3D modeling and imaging. Creating 3D drawings -- Using advanced 3D features -- Editing and visualizing 3D solids -- Exploring 3D mesh and surface modeling -- Part 5. Customization and integration. Customizing toolbars, menus, linetypes, and hatch patterns -- Managing and sharing your drawings -- Part 6. Appendixes. The bottom line -- Installing and setting up AutoCAD -- The Autodesk AutoCAD 2016 certification