(by Scott Onstott): Often praised for its real-world exercises and companion website with downloadable "start" and "end" files.
While newer versions exist, the 2018 release was a pivotal "foundation" year for AutoCAD's modern era. Key updates covered in these intermediate lessons include: AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediate
: Historically, these books include a disc or downloadable files (via Merc Learning ) that provide 4-color figures and practice drawings to ensure your workspace matches the tutorials. Why the 2018 Version Still Matters (by Scott Onstott): Often praised for its real-world
: A major intermediate-level hurdle was fixed here, allowing users to convert imported PDF geometry (formerly just lines) back into editable SHX text. AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediate