Learning AutoCAD for Mac 2020
2h 2mBeginner2019-12-11
Authors
Jim LaPier
Consultant and Designer at IMPACT Designs, LLC
Course details
Explore AutoCAD for Mac, the professional computer-aided design (CAD) application that can run natively on Apple computers. In this course, author Jim LaPier demonstrates the basics of AutoCAD for Mac including the interface, file management, and toolsets. Jim shows you how to create and modify 2D geometry, work with layers, add dimensions, add annotations, and plot drawings. He also explores how to work with layouts and advanced objects such as blocks and underlays, and demonstrates the basics of 3D.
Learning objectives
Exploring the interface
Working with files
Basic geometry
Layer basics
Advanced objects
Creating layouts
Annotations
Plotting
3D basics
Learning objectives
Exploring the interface
Working with files
Basic geometry
Layer basics
Advanced objects
Creating layouts
Annotations
Plotting
3D basics
Skills covered
AutoCAD for Mac2D Drafting and DrawingAutodeskAECProduct and ManufacturingLearning
Concepts
Introduction
- Learn the power of AutoCAD for Mac
- What you should know
- Different versions of AutoCAD
The Interface
- The welcome screen
- Components of the interface
- Accessing the palettes
- Command line overview
- User preferences
- Using the Help menu
- Zooming and panning
Working with Files
- File type basics
- Opening files
- Configuring a new drawing
Basic Geometry
- Geometry of your geometry
- Using lines
- Other basic 2D geometry
- Understanding polylines
- Editing polylines
- Modifying objects
- Advanced modify tools
Layers
- Layer basics
- Layer creation
- Controlling your layers
Advanced Objects
- Hatch basics
- Creating blocks
- External references
- Working with underlays
Layouts
- Paper space and model space
- Creating layouts
Annotations
- Styles
- Formatting text
- Dimensioning your drawing
Plotting
- Plotting
- Page setups
- Batch plotting
3D Basics
- Views in 3D
- Basic 3D geometry
Conclusion
- Next steps