Download Introduction to AutoCAD

In this set of tutorials we’ll learn how to use AutoCAD. We’ll begin by getting familiar with the User Interface.

We’ll discuss how things are broken down into tabs, ribbons, and panels and we’ll take a look at the 2D and 3D user interface and tools we have accessible to us. Once we’ve get comfortable with the interface, we’ll then look at the how to use your drawing, modification and annotation tools in both the 2D and 3D work spaces.

Along the way we’ll discuss a few tips that will help you work with precision when creating your drawings. By the end of this training you’ll have a solid understand of how to to use AutoCAD to bring your ideas to life with ease and precision.

Topics include Introduction to AutoCAD :

• The AutoCAD user interface
• Drawing with the Line tool
• Specifying length and angles
• Working with Polylines
• Drawing a small space
• Working with Layer Properties
• Layer visibility
• Getting familiar with 3D functionality
• Surface modeling
• Mesh modeling
• Taking a look at the Rendering capabilities