AutoCAD L1

What Will You Learn?

• Understanding the layout of AutoCAD, including toolbars, menus, command line, and status bar.
• Learning how to set up and customize the workspace
• Drawing basic shapes such as lines, circles, rectangles, and polygons.
• Using the draw toolbar and understanding drawing tools and options
• Learning to edit drawings using commands like move, copy, rotate, scale, trim, extend, and fillet.
• Understanding how to use the Properties palette to modify object attributes
• Understanding the concept of layers and how to create, manage, and manipulate them.
• Using colors, linetypes, and line weights to differentiate elements in your drawings
• Learning how to properly dimension drawings to convey measurements accurately.
• Adding text annotations and understanding text styles and formats
• Using construction lines and guides for precision in your drawings.
• Learning about snap and grid settings for accurate placement of objects
• Understanding Cartesian coordinates and how to navigate in 2D space.
• Learning about absolute, relative, and polar coordinates.
• Setting up a layout for printing, including margins, paper size, and scaling options.
• Understanding how to plot your drawings and create PDFs
• Introduction to simple 3D modeling techniques
• Best practices for saving your work, using templates, and organizing files
• Learning keyboard shortcuts and other tips to speed up your workflow