Yes! This is the site that will teach you how to use AutoCAD – even if you’ve never used it before! It’s easy to learn this valuable skill and apply it to many real world situations.
I’ll take you through the steps to learn CAD from the very basics and get your drawing your own projects in no time!
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Level 1 – Learn the Basics of AutoCAD to get started
These are the raw basic tools that you will need to get a solid foundation to work with as you learn AutoCAD. Once you master these concepts, the rest will be a LOT easier.
- Lesson 1-1 – What is AutoCAD?
- Lesson 1-2 – Types of AutoCAD Versions
- Lesson 1-3 – Launching AutoCAD
- Lesson 1-4 – Understanding the AutoCAD User Interface
- Lesson 1-5 – Understanding and Using Workspaces in AutoCAD
- Lesson 1-6 – File Management Basics in AutoCAD
- Lesson 1-7 – Navigating the Interface in AutoCAD
Level 2 – Start Drawing in AutoCAD & More!
Now the FUN begins! Start drawing lines, circles and more! But this course will take you even further. You’ll start to learn some intermediate AutoCAD concepts and tools.
- Lesson 2-01 – Basic Drawing Commands
- Lesson 2-02 – Basic Drawing Commands – Using Coordinates
- Lesson 2-03 – Object Selection and Modification
- Lesson 2-04 – Object Snaps and Tracking
- Lesson 2-05 – Layers and Line Types
- Lesson 2-06 – Drawing Limits and Units
- Lesson 2-07 – Introduction to Annotation
- Lesson 2-08 – Creating and Printing Layouts
- Lesson 2-09 – Practical Project – Simple Floor Plan
- Lesson 2-10 – Advanced Object Editing
- Lesson 2-11 – Creating and Using Blocks
- Lesson 2-12 – WBLOCK and Exporting Blocks
- Lesson 2-13 – Working with Attributes
- Lesson 2-14 – External References (Xrefs)
- Lesson 2-15 – Advanced Annotation Tools
- Lesson 2-16 – Using Design Center and Tool Palettes
- Lesson 2-16: Hatching and Gradient Fills
- Lesson 2-17 – Layouts and Viewports (Advanced)
- Lesson 2-18 – Tables and Fields
- Lesson 2-19 – Creating and Using Templates
- Lesson 2-20 – Project:Annotated Site Plan
Level 3 – Work in 3 Dimensions in AutoCAD
While many drawings are ‘flat’ – the real world exists in 3 dimensions. Learn these tools to start representing objects with length, width and depth!
- Lesson 3-01 – Getting Started in 3D Workspace
- Lesson 3-02 – UCS and View Controls
- Lesson 3-03 – Creating 3D Primitives
- Lesson 3-04 – Extrude and Revolve
- Lesson 3-05 – Sweep and Loft
- Lesson 3-06 – Solid Editing Tools
- Lesson 3-07 – 3D Orbit, Sections, and Views
- Lesson 3-08 – Surface and Mesh Modeling
- Lesson 3-09 – Materials and Lighting
- Lesson 3-10 – Rendering Basics
- Lesson 3-11 – Flatshot and 2D from 3D
- Lesson 3-12: Project: 3D Mechanical Part
Level 4 – Customizing AutoCAD to Work Efficiently
Learning to draw in AutoCAD is one thing, but working efficently is key! Learn these handy tools and techniques to work faster and SMARTER!
- Lesson 4-01 – AutoCAD Customization Overview
- Lesson 4-02 – CUI Editor — Menus and Ribbons
- Lesson 4-03 – Tool Palettes and Content
- Lesson 4-04 – Command Aliases and Macros
- Lesson 4-05 – Dynamic Blocks
- Lesson 4-06 – Parametric Constraints
- Lesson 4-07 – Intro to AutoLISP
- Lesson 4-08 – Scripts and Batch Plotting
- Lesson 4-09 – Sheet Sets for Project Management
- Lesson 4-10 – Exporting for Collaboration
- Lesson 4-11 – Project: Custom Workspace + Tools
- Lesson 4-12 – Tips for Standardization & Scaling
Level 5 – Start Programming in AutoLISP
Did you know that AutoCAD has its own programming language? Guess what? It’s not hard to learn! Here’s an introduction to get AutoCAD automated with AutoLISP!
- Lesson 5.01 – What is AutoLISP?
- Lesson 5.02 – Setting Up the AutoLISP Environment
- Lesson 5.03 – Your First AutoLISP Routine
- Lesson 5.04 – Understanding LISP Syntax
- Lesson 5.05 – Using Built-in Functions
- Lesson 5.06 – Working with User Input
- Lesson 5.07 – Creating Geometry with AutoLISP
- Lesson 5.08 – Selection Sets
- Lesson 5.09 – Modifying Objects with AutoLISP
- Lesson 5.10 – Automating Title Blocks with AutoLISP
- Lesson 5.11 – Batch Layer Creation Tool
- Lesson 5.12 – A Custom Drawing Setup Routine
- Lesson 5.13 – Creating Loadable Routines
- Lesson 5.14 – Organizing LISP Files
- Lesson 5.15 – Packaging and Sharing AutoLISP Routines
- Lesson 5.16 – Using the Visual LISP Editor
- Lesson 5.17 – Basic Error Handling in AutoLISP
- Lesson 5.18 – Title Block Filler
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