Learning AutoCAD (2022)
2h 20mBeginner2022-03-29
Authors

Shaun Bryant
Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture
Course details
Explore the basics of AutoCAD 2023 in this course designed for beginners. Learn about the interface, drawing and design techniques, generating simple geometry, creating annotations, and building documentation that is suitable for sharing and printing. Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) Shaun Bryant demonstrates step-by-step how to create precise drawings for architecture, construction, manufacturing, and more. The course offers foundational knowledge needed to create simple, annotated drawings and prepares the learner to further develop AutoCAD skills.
Skills covered
AutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingLearningAnimation and Illustration
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Learning AutoCAD 2023
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - Using the exercise files
- 04 - The AutoCAD 2023 interface
1. The AutoCAD Interface
- 05 - The Application Menu and Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)
- 06 - The ribbon and panels
- 07 - Dialog boxes and palettes
- 08 - The status bar
- 09 - Using AutoCAD Web and Mobile
2. Drawing Simple Geometry
- 10 - OSNAP and OTRACK
- 11 - POLAR and ORTHO
- 12 - Lines, arcs, and circles
- 13 - Polylines, polygons, and splines
- 14 - Using Zoom and Pan
3. Annotating Simple Designs
- 15 - Text styles
- 16 - Single line text (TEXT) and multiline text (MTEXT)
- 17 - Dimension styles
- 18 - Placing dimensions
- 19 - Adding a simple table
4. Communicating Your Design Intent
- 20 - Creating a simple title block
- 21 - Defining your page setup
- 22 - Adding scaled viewports
- 23 - Using annotative scaling
- 24 - Printing and plotting
Conclusion
- 25 - Next steps