AutoCAD Essentials Online Course
This course offers a complete guide to architectural drawing with AutoCAD, covering both 2D and 3D design essentials. Starting with basic selection, creation, and modification tools, you’ll progress to advanced techniques like polylines, arcs, section views, and viewport layouts. You’ll also learn to import and edit external designs, work with PDFs, and fully dimension drawings to industry standards. Through practical video tutorials, you’ll gain hands-on experience in creating, modifying, and publishing professional plans. By the end, you’ll have the skills to use AutoCAD confidently and pursue a competitive career in design.
Who should take this Course?
The AutoCAD Essentials Online Course is ideal for architects, engineers, designers, and students who want to learn the fundamentals of creating precise 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD. It’s also suitable for beginners seeking to develop drafting skills for engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects, as well as professionals looking to refresh their AutoCAD knowledge. No prior CAD experience is required, making it a great starting point for new learners.
What you will learn
- Learn how to create 3D models and render realistic visuals
- Understand advanced AutoCAD commands for complex geometries and editing
- Build proficiency in creating custom linetypes, hatch patterns, and blocks
- Implement annotation tools for precise dimensions, leaders, and text
- Learn techniques for efficient file management and collaboration in AutoCAD
- Understand how to create custom templates and plot styles for printing
Course Outline
Introduction to AutoCAD 2D
- Introduction
- How to Create and Verify an Account on Autodesk
- How to Download AutoCAD 2D
- How to Install AutoCAD 2D on Your PC
Learning AutoCAD 2D
- Introduction to the AutoCAD Interface
- Some Necessary Settings
- Learning Some Initial Commands
- Learning Some Frequently Used Commands
- Learning Remaining Commands
- Working with Layers and Blocks
- Working with Dimensions
Initiating Drafting Ground Floor Plan
- Setting Units and Limits
- Creating Layers
Drafting Walls
- Boundary Walls
- Exterior Nine-Inch Walls
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Master Bedroom and Bath
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Bedroom, Lobby, and Bath
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Lounge and Kitchen
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Servant Kitchen, Pantry, and Dining Room
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Double Height Lobby, Bath, and Drawing Room
- Interior Nine-Inch Walls: Entrance Lobby, Porch, Balcony Line, and Cantilever Line
Providing Opening for Doors
- Servant Space and Pantry
- Main Door
Making Stairs
- Simple Stairs
- Circular Stairs
Making and Fitting Doors
- Drafting Door
- Making Various Door Blocks
- Fitting the Door Up to the Lounge
- Fitting the Door Up to the Main Door
Making and Adjusting Windows
- Making and Adjusting a Smaller Window of 2'x9"
- Making and Adjusting a Medium Window of 4'x9"
- Making and Adjusting a Larger Window and Turned Window
- Making a Smaller Turned Window
- Making a Larger Turned Window
- Making and Adjusting a Glass Window
Working with Line Command
- Making Patches Block
- Making Column and Lawn
- Making Lawn and Others Remaining Lines
Hatching
- Making a Path for Hatching
- Hatching in Walls
- Hatching in Lawn and Patches
- Hatching in Boundary Walls
Adjusting Furniture
- Adjusting Furniture in Master Bedroom
- Adjusting Plumbing Fixtures in the Bathroom
- Adjusting Furniture in the Bedroom and Bathroom
- Adjusting Furniture in the Kitchen
- Adjusting Furniture in the Remaining Rooms
- Making and Adjusting the Air Conditioner
Inserting Text and Dimensions
- Inserting Text in Bedrooms and Bath
- Inserting Text in Kitchen, Baths, Lounge and Dining Room
- Inserting Text in Remaining Rooms
- Inserting Text in Lawn and Passage
- Working with Dimensions
Landscaping
- Exporting Drawing as PNG and PDF Formats
Drafting Section View
- Why Do We Need the Draft Section?
- Projection from Floor Plan
- Making Up Prospective View
- Drafting Section Walls
- Drafting Boundary and Parapet Walls
- Hatching
- Inserting Text
- Exporting File
- Landscaping
Conclusion