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<p><ul><br/> <li>Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD's commands and features</li><br/> <li>Chapters organized around related commands for logical progression</li><br/> <li>Begins with fundamental commands and builds to advanced applications</li><br/> <li>Serves as a reliable reference across varying levels of experience</li><br/> <li>Well suited for a two or three course sequence</li><br/> <li>This edition features a new chapter on parametrics</li><br/></ul><br/><br/><p><br/> This book is your AutoCAD 2026 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> AutoCAD 2026 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for more than a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> AutoCAD 2026 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD's menu system.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas.<br/></p><br/><p><br/> AutoCAD 2026 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed