AutoCAD 2D and 3D Course

Lesson 1 • File Management and Drawing Setup

Establishes drawing units, limits, and template creation for consistent project standards. Proper setup prevents scaling errors throughout the design workflow.

Lesson 2 • Navigating the AutoCAD Workspace

Introduces the ribbon, toolbars, command line, and status bar as primary interface components. Builds spatial awareness of the workspace essential for all subsequent drafting tasks.

Lesson 3 • Display Controls and Zoom Tools

Teaches pan, zoom, and view management commands to navigate large drawings efficiently. These controls are used continuously during every drafting session.

Lesson 1 • Circles, Arcs, and Ellipses

Introduces curved geometry commands including CIRCLE, ARC, and ELLIPSE with multiple creation options. Curved objects are critical for mechanical and architectural drafting.

Lesson 2 • Object Snaps and Precision Drawing

Configures running and override object snaps to lock geometry to exact points. Precision snapping is mandatory for professional-grade, dimensionally accurate drawings.

Lesson 3 • Line and Polyline Commands

Covers LINE, PLINE, and RECTANG commands for creating straight-edged geometry. These are the most frequently used draw commands in professional 2D drafting.

Lesson 4 • Polygons, Splines, and Regions

Teaches POLYGON, SPLINE, and REGION commands for complex boundary and freeform geometry. These tools expand the range of shapes available for detailed technical drawings.

Lesson 1 • Mirror, Array, and Offset

Creates symmetrical and repeated geometry using MIRROR, ARRAY, and OFFSET commands. Pattern-based editing dramatically reduces drafting time for repetitive design elements.

Lesson 2 • Move, Copy, Rotate, and Scale

Applies MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, and SCALE commands with base point and reference options. These four commands handle the majority of positional editing in professional drafting.

Lesson 3 • Stretch, Lengthen, and Break

Adjusts object geometry using STRETCH, LENGTHEN, and BREAK commands for precise resizing. These commands handle edge cases where standard move or scale operations are insufficient.

Lesson 4 • Selection Methods and Grips

Covers window, crossing, fence, and grip-based selection for targeted object editing. Efficient selection is the foundation of fast, accurate drawing modification.

Lesson 1 • Object Properties and Property Matching

Modifies colour, linetype, and lineweight at the object level and uses MATCHPROP to transfer properties. Object-level overrides allow exceptions to layer standards when required.

Lesson 2 • Layer Visibility and Locking Controls

Controls layer on/off, freeze/thaw, and lock/unlock states to manage drawing complexity. Visibility controls prevent accidental edits and simplify display during focused drafting.

Lesson 3 • Layer Creation and Management

Creates, names, and configures layers with assigned colours, linetypes, and lineweights. Layer discipline is the primary organisational system in all professional CAD drawings.

Lesson 1 • Angular, Radial, and Ordinate Dimensions

Applies angular, radius, diameter, and ordinate dimensions for complete geometry annotation. These dimension types cover curved and coordinate-based geometry common in mechanical drawings.

Lesson 2 • Text Styles and Multiline Text

Creates text styles and places single-line and multiline text with formatting controls. Consistent text styles ensure legible, standards-compliant drawing annotations.

Lesson 3 • Dimension Styles and Linear Dimensions

Configures dimension styles and applies linear, aligned, and baseline dimensions to geometry. Dimension styles enforce consistent appearance across all drawing sheets.

Lesson 4 • Tables and Field Text

Inserts and formats tables and uses field text to link annotation to drawing data. Tables and fields automate bill-of-materials and title block data in professional drawings.

Lesson 1 • Dynamic Blocks and Parameters

Builds dynamic blocks with stretch, flip, and visibility parameters for flexible symbol behaviour. Dynamic blocks replace multiple static blocks with a single intelligent, adaptable component.

Lesson 2 • Creating and Inserting Blocks

Defines internal blocks using BLOCK command and inserts them with INSERT or CLASSICINSERT. Blocks eliminate redundant drafting and ensure consistent symbol usage across drawings.

Lesson 3 • External References and Xrefs

Attaches, overlays, and manages external reference files to compose multi-file drawing sets. Xrefs enable collaborative workflows where multiple disciplines share a common base drawing.

Lesson 1 • Plot Settings and Print Output

Configures plot styles, pen assignments, and output settings for accurate printed drawings. Correct plot configuration ensures line weights and colours reproduce as intended on paper or PDF.

Lesson 2 • Model Space vs. Paper Space

Explains the distinction between model space geometry and paper space annotation and layout. Understanding this separation is essential for correct scaling and multi-sheet drawing production.

Lesson 3 • Annotation Scaling and Annotative Objects

Applies annotative scaling to text, dimensions, and hatches for multi-scale sheet production. Annotative objects automatically resize to remain legible across different viewport scales.

Lesson 1 • 3D Solid Primitives

Creates box, cylinder, sphere, cone, wedge, and torus primitives as building blocks for models. Primitives provide the starting geometry for Boolean-based solid modelling workflows.

Lesson 2 • Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, and Loft

Generates solids from 2D profiles using EXTRUDE, REVOLVE, SWEEP, and LOFT commands. Profile-based modelling converts 2D drafting skills directly into 3D solid geometry.

Lesson 3 • 3D Navigation and Orbit Tools

Uses 3D orbit, free orbit, and continuous orbit to inspect models from any viewpoint. Effective 3D navigation is essential for verifying model geometry and identifying errors.

Lesson 4 • Boolean Operations on Solids

Combines and subtracts solids using UNION, SUBTRACT, and INTERSECT Boolean operations. Boolean modelling is the primary method for creating complex mechanical and architectural forms.