Strips away complexities, both real and perceived and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts Explains the why and how of AutoCAD commands: all concepts are explained first in theory, and only then is AutoCAD introduced and the actual button pushing discussed. All basic commands are documented step-by-step, meaning that what the reader needs to type in and how AutoCAD responds is all spelled out in discrete and clear steps with screen shots added as needed. Using the author's extensive multi-industry knowledge of what is important and widely used in practice the material is presented by immediately immersing the reader in practical, critically essential knowledge, with no padding of text or filler material.