Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2027 Instruction

• Comprehensive introduction to engineering graphics and AutoCAD 2027
• Includes video lectures, interactive quizzes and integrated AutoCAD tutorials
• Numerous exercise types are used throughout the book to reinforce key concepts
• Includes hand sketching exercises to build foundational skills
• Features captions, audio descriptions, audio tracks in multiple languages and subtitles for every video
• This edition is organized into smaller chapters for easier learning and instruction
• The media content in this edition is now hosted on a modern streaming platform

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2027 gives students a clear and practical understanding of how to read and create engineering drawings while learning the fundamentals of Autodesk AutoCAD 2027. The text presents engineering graphics principles in a logical, easy-to-follow format and covers the major topics of the discipline, including orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, section views, advanced drawings, tolerancing, threads and fasteners, and assembly drawings.

This edition has been extensively reorganized to make the material easier for both students and instructors to follow. Topics are now broken into smaller, more focused chapters that separate the skills of reading, creating, and creating with AutoCAD, helping learners build understanding step by step. The result is a more approachable structure that supports classroom instruction, independent study, and smoother progression through the course material.

To further reinforce learning, this edition includes a fully modernized set of independent learning resources delivered directly through the SDC Publications website. Instead of requiring large downloadable files to run locally, all multimedia content is now available in a unified online experience. Engineering graphics principles and AutoCAD instruction are presented through recorded lecture videos paired with interactive quizzes and are fully aligned to the corresponding book content. This provides students with a seamless learning path that mirrors the flow of the text.

The streaming video experience also introduces a wide range of modern features designed to improve accessibility and usability. In addition to closed captions, all videos now include audio descriptions. Students also benefit from adaptive streaming, audio tracks in multiple languages, subtitles, thumbnail previews, key moments, and other enhanced playback features that make it easier to navigate and learn from the material.

Through its many exercises and integrated multimedia resources, this text is designed to encourage interaction during lectures while also supporting students as they review and practice independently. The book provides a strong foundation in engineering graphics and AutoCAD, making it an effective resource for both introductory instruction and self-paced reinforcement.

Multimedia Content

• Streaming lecture videos covering engineering graphics principles and AutoCAD video tutorials aligned with the corresponding lesson content
• All new interactive quizzes woven throughout the independent learning material
• Closed captions for all videos
• Audio descriptions for all videos
• Modern online video delivery with adaptive resolutions and enhanced playback features

Each chapter contains these types of exercises

• Instructor led in-class exercises
  These exercises are completed in class using information presented by the instructor, supported by the PowerPoint slides included in the instructor resources.

• In-class student exercises
  These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the concepts presented in the lecture while working in class.

• Engineering Graphics Lecture Videos
  In these lecture videos the author goes through the principles covered in each section of the book discussing important principles, different approaches to problems, and highlighting common mistakes to avoid.

• AutoCAD Video Tutorials
  The author provides video instruction for the AutoCAD-based lessons, demonstrating workflows, explaining the process, and sharing useful tips for working efficiently in AutoCAD.

• Interactive Quizzes
  Integrated quizzes throughout the online learning material help students check their understanding as they progress through the content.

• End of chapter problems
  These problems allow students to apply the principles presented in the book and strengthen their understanding through practice.

• Review Questions
  These questions encourage students to recall, reflect on, and explain the concepts covered in the chapter.

What’s New in This Edition

• Chapters have been reorganized into smaller, more focused sections for easier use by students and instructors.
• Major topics now include separate chapters for Reading, Creating, and Creating with AutoCAD.
• Independent learning content is now delivered directly through the SDC Publications website instead of through downloadable local files.
• Engineering graphics principles content has been fully reworked into video lectures with integrated interactive quizzes.
• AutoCAD lecture videos are now seamlessly incorporated into the overall learning flow of the book.
• All videos now include audio descriptions in addition to closed captions.
• Multimedia is now provided in a modern streaming format with enhanced features such as adaptive resolutions, audio tracks in multiple languages, subtitles, thumbnail previews, key moments, and much more.

Sample AutoCAD Video