Leveraging AI in AutoCAD
1h 4mIntermediate2025-07-09
Authors
Shaun Bryant
Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture
Course details
Work faster and more efficiently by leveraging the AI features in the latest release. This course delves into the practical application of AutoCAD's AI tools, starting with Smart Blocks, which revolutionize block placement, replacement, and search capabilities. Instructor Shaun Bryant also covers the "DETECT" command, teaching you how to automate the conversion of detected objects into blocks, significantly speeding up the drafting process. The course concludes with a look at the AI-powered Autodesk Assistant, which offers AI-guided self-service and options to contact support from within AutoCAD.
Skills covered
AutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAI Productivity ToolsAutodeskArtificial Intelligence for Business3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationBusiness Software and ToolsOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Boost your workflow with AutoCAD AI tools
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - Using the course exercise files
- 04 - Working with the AutoCAD interface
1. Working wIth Blocks and AI
- 05 - Smart blocks - Placement
- 06 - Smart blocks - Replacement
- 07 - Smart blocks - Search and convert (BSEARCH)
- 08 - Detecting objects to convert to blocks (BDETECT)
2. Using Markup Import
- 09 - Bringing a markup into your drawing
- 10 - Placing the markup accurately
- 11 - Working with trace properties for a new markup
3. Using Markup Assist
- 12 - Working with markup text
- 13 - Converting markup text to multileaders
- 14 - Converting markup boundaries to polygonal revclouds
- 15 - Converting markup boundaries to rectangular revclouds
4. Using the Autodesk Assistant
- 16 - Locating the Autodesk Assistant
- 17 - Asking the Autodesk Assistant a question
- 18 - Reviewing and using the answer
- 19 - Contacting Autodesk Support through the Autodesk Assistant
Conclusion
- 20 - Getting the most out of Autodesk AI