Mastering AutoCAD 2D & 3D for Beginners
CADArtifex
14 modules
English
Lifetime access
Learn AutoCAD from Scratch with Real-world Examples to Create, Edit, Annotate, Plot, and Manage Drawings Like a Pro!
Overview
Unlock the full potential of AutoCAD with this beginner-friendly course designed to take you from zero experience to confident drafting and 3D modeling. Whether you're a student, aspiring CAD operator, draftsman, or professional looking to upgrade your skills, this course offers a comprehensive and practical learning experience.
Starting from the very basics, you'll learn how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, set up drawings, use essential 2D drawing tools, and modify objects with precision. As you progress, you'll explore advanced tools, apply annotations and dimensions, and manage layers and drawing aids effectively. You’ll also dive into 3D modeling, where you’ll create real-world engineering components and visualize them in three dimensions.
Each topic is explained through clear demonstrations and real-world examples to help you build a strong foundation in CAD design. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create professional-quality engineering drawings, apply annotations, plot layouts, and develop detailed 2D engineering drawings confidently.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Set up and manage drawing environments effectively
- Use AutoCAD's drawing and editing tools with confidence
- Apply dimensions, annotations, and layers for professional documentation
- Create and modify 2D and 3D models based on real engineering scenarios
- Export and plot your drawings for production or presentation
Whether you're pursuing a career in design, architecture, engineering, or construction—or simply want to add AutoCAD to your skill set—this course will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed.
Join now and start mastering AutoCAD the right way—with hands-on practice, expert guidance, and projects that matter.
Modules
Introduction to AutoCAD
7 attachments • 43.76 mins
Setting Up and Drawing with Basic Tools
13 attachments • 1 hrs
Working with Drawing Aids and Layers
10 attachments • 57.79 mins
Working with OrthoMode
Tutorial 1
Working with Polar Tracking
Tutorial 2
Working with Object Snap
Working with Object Snap Tracking
Working with Layers
Assigning Objects to a Layer
Tutorial 3
Tutorial 4
Exploring Advanced Drawing Tools and Commands
10 attachments • 57.12 mins
Drawing a Rectangle
Drawing a Polygon
Drawing a Polyline
Drawing an Ellipse
Drawing an Elliptical Arc
Drawing a Spline
Drawing Donuts
Drawing Construction and Ray lines
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
Modifying and Editing Drawings
18 attachments • 1 hrs
Working with Object Selection Methods
Invoking a Selection Method within a Command
Trimming Drawing Entities
Extending Drawing Entities
Working with Arrays
Mirroring Drawing Entities
Filleting Drawing Entities
Chamfering Drawing Entities
Offsetting Drawing Entities
Moving Drawing Objects
Copying Drawing Objects
Rotating Drawing Objects
Scaling Drawing Objects
Stretching Drawing Objects
Lengthening Drawing Objects
Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
Working with Dimensions and Dimension Styles
16 attachments • 1 hrs
Working with Dimension Components and Creating Custom Styles
Modifying an Existing Dimension Style
Overriding a Dimension Style
Applying a Linear Dimension
Applying an Aligned Dimension
Applying an Aligned Dimension
Applying an Arc Length Dimension
Applying a Radius Dimension
Applying a Diameter Dimension
Applying a Jogged Radius Dimension
Applying a Jogged Linear Dimension
Applying an Ordinate Dimension
Applying Baseline Dimensions
Applying Continue Dimensions
Applying Multiple Dimensions
Tutorial 1
Editing Dimensions and Adding Text
12 attachments • 52.69 mins
Editing Dimensions by using the DIMEDIT Command
Editing Dimensions by using the DIMTEDIT Command
Editing Dimensions by using the DDEDIT Command
Editing Dimensions by using Dimension Grips
Editing Dimensions by using the PROPERTIES Palette
Editing Dimensions by using the Editing Tools
Creating and Modifying a Text Style
Adding Text by using the Single Line Tool
Adding Text by using the Multiline Text Tool
Editing Single Line and Multiline Text
Converting Single line Text to Multiline Text
Tutorial 1
Modifying and Editing Drawings - II
5 attachments • 25.83 mins
Editing Objects by using Grips
Editing Objects by using PROPERTIES Palette
Matching Properties of an Object
Identifying Coordinates of a Point
Tutorial 1
Creating Hatches and Gradients
3 attachments • 19.61 mins
Creating the Hatches
Creating the Gradients
Tutorial 1
Working with Blocks and Xrefs
6 attachments • 24.79 mins
Creating a Block
Inserting a Block into a Drawing
Creating a Wblock
Inserting a WBlock into a Drawing
Editing a Block
Making a Dynamic Block
Working with Layouts
15 attachments • 49.19 mins
Getting Started with Paper Space/Layout
Understanding Different Components of a Layout
Setting up the Sheet/Paper Size for a Layout
Adding, Renaming, and Deleting a Layout
Working with Viewports
Accessing Model Space within a Viewport
Clipping a Viewport
Locking the Object Scale in a Viewport
Controlling the Display of Objects in a Viewport
Controlling Layer Properties for Viewports
Switching to the Model Space
Creating Viewports in Model Space
Joining Two Viewports
Restoring Viewports
Tutorial 1
Printing and Plotting
5 attachments • 15.45 mins
Configuring a Plotter (Output Device)
Creating a Plot Style
Setting up a Default Plot Style
Plotting a Drawing
Tutorial 1
Introducing 3D Basics and Creating a 3D Model
1 attachment • 10.93 mins
Tutorial 1
Final Summary
1 attachment • 1 mins
Final Summary
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