: This was the first file format change since 2013, designed to improve the efficiency of open and save operations, especially for drawings with many annotative objects.
The hallmark of this text is its "mini-workshop" approach. Rather than just listing commands, the book features: AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediate
: By finishing all exercises, you essentially complete three full-scale architectural and mechanical projects. : This was the first file format change
Navigating the Shift: A Look at "AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediate" AutoCAD 2018 Beginning and Intermediate
: A major intermediate-level hurdle was fixed here, allowing users to convert imported PDF geometry (formerly just lines) back into editable SHX text.