AutoCAD 2020 2D-3D & Electrical

Set and customize units in AutoCAD 2020 by choosing a unit type (engineering, architectural, decimal) and adjusting precision and angle type. Change the drawing background color in options display colors.

Learn to draw and edit lines in AutoCAD by specifying start and end points, using auto mode for straight lines, and adjusting line type, spacing with SD, and line weight.

Discover how a polyline differs from separate lines: a polyline is a single connected entity, editable by stretching, converting to an arc, and adding or removing vertices.

Learn to construct circles in AutoCAD 2020 using center-radius, diameter, two-point, three-point, and tangent-radius methods, then create a rectangle and a polygon with a chosen number of sides.

Master arc drawing in AutoCAD 2020 by applying diverse commands—start point to end point, start center, center radius, start and angle, and the continuous arc option.

Learn to draw ellipses in AutoCAD 2020 using center, end-point axis, and elliptical arc methods. Specify center points, axis endpoints, width, height, radius, and arc angle to create precise ellipses.

Learn to draw a spline in AutoCAD 2020 using two methods: fixed-point and controlled-point, by selecting points, specifying points, and pressing enter to create a smooth spline.

Explore how to draw a donut and a helix in AutoCAD 2020, specifying inner and outer diameters, center points, radii, height, switching between 2D and 3D, and applying color properties.

Master move, rotate, and copy commands in AutoCAD 2020 to reposition objects by selecting base points, applying 90 degree rotations, and duplicating items with precise endpoints.

Master trim, erase, and extend in AutoCAD 2020 to trim lines at object edges, erase unwanted segments, and extend lines to meet other edges.

Explore how to apply mirror, stretch, and scale commands in AutoCAD 2020, using a reference line for mirroring and base or center points for precise scaling.

Learn how to use join, explode, and offset in AutoCAD 2020 to connect lines, break objects apart, and create parallel copies at a specified distance.

Apply fillet, chamfer, and blend curve commands in AutoCAD to round or bevel edges, select objects, and set radii or distances for precise transitions.

Create multiple copies using rectangular, polar, and path array commands in AutoCAD 2020, adjusting rows, columns, spacing, and center points, then explode as needed.

Learn to add single-line and multi-line text in AutoCAD 2020 by setting start point, height, and rotation, then edit font, size, and style.

Learn to apply hatch fills to bounded areas with patterns, place text on the hatch, and create gradient fills that transition between two colors.

Master the dimension tool to add dimensions for lines, circles, arcs, and radii. Adjust text size, decimal or engineering formats, diameters, arrows, and color.

Learn how to insert and customize a table in AutoCAD: add rows and columns, resize, enter header and data, adjust alignment, font, borders, and color settings.

Explore AutoCAD layer concepts, create and manage multiple layers, assign objects to layers, switch visibility, and adjust properties like color and line type to edit complex drawings efficiently.

Create and reuse objects by turning them into blocks, use match properties to copy attributes between objects, and group items to move or copy them as a single unit.

learn how to use the pedit command to edit polylines, join lines, close or open shapes, and adjust width, breaks, and inserts.

Set units and draw precise lines to construct two circles with specified centers and diameters, then dimension and adjust text height and snap settings for an accurate 2D AutoCAD diagram.

Draw a 10 by 7 rectangle, set units, draw lines, apply a 45 degree angle, and assign linear and angular dimensions to a 2D object using coordinates in AutoCAD 2020.

Learn to construct the two-dimensional diagram in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing lines, applying offsets, and setting precise dimensions.

Develop a 2d object in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing rectangles and circles, and setting radii and tangents. Trim and align dimensions to create precise geometry.

Learn to create and arrange 2d circle-based objects in AutoCAD 2020, applying ISO dash linetypes, and using rotate, polar, offset, and trim to build precise multi-circle diagrams.

Explore AutoCAD 3D workspace, using solid editing and 3D tools, switch from 2D wireframe to isometric view, adjust axis directions and rotation, and toggle the grid for drawing.

Draw basic 3d objects in AutoCAD 2020 by creating a cube, cylinder, sphere, and pyramid, specifying center points, radius, and height, then switch between isometric and realistic views.

Explore how to create 3D objects in AutoCAD 2020 using extrude, loft, revolve, and sweep, including setting heights, joining planes, revolving profiles, and viewing in isometric and realistic views.

Learn to draw building boundaries with the poly solid command, edit wall height, and transform edges, then use the press pull command to extrude or adjust areas.

Learn to model a solid by drawing a box and cylinder, center the cylinder, then use union to merge parts and subtract to create a hole.

Learn to create complex 3d objects by intersecting two different objects in AutoCAD 2020. Convert to 3d, extrude, center using midpoint and reference line, then apply the intersect command.

Master slice and shell commands in AutoCAD 2020 to cut three-dimensional objects in half and hollow interiors, demonstrated on a box and a cylinder with practical step-by-step prompts.

Draw a 1x1x1 foot box and apply fillet edge with a 5-inch radius to smooth sharp edges. Then apply chamfer edge with 5-inch distances to bevel the edges.

The taper face command shows how to cut a region of a solid by specifying base points, direction, and a taper angle, with a 20-degree example on the top midpoint.

Learn to change the color of a 3D object and color each face in AutoCAD 2020 2D-3D. Set UCS, apply dimensions to a face, and adjust the dimension text height.

Learn how to attach different materials to 3d objects in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing objects on separate layers, selecting materials from the library, and adjusting textures and properties.

Create a 3D object in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing multiple boxes, centering them, and using move, union, and subtract commands, then apply dimensions to finalize the model.

Model a hollow 3d box and subtract a cylinder to shape the object, using reference lines, midpoints, and dimensions to locate features and finalize the form.

Build a 3d object in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing and subtracting boxes, inserting a wedge and cylinders, applying union and subtraction, and rotating about the z axis to position elements.

Create a complex 3d object by constructing multiple cylinders, stacking and arraying them, then extruding and joining components, applying circles, lines, and scale to finalize a detailed AutoCAD 3d model.

Learn to build a 3D object in AutoCAD 2020 by drawing and positioning boxes, using union and subtraction, chamfering edges, applying radii, and attaching cylinders to create a complete solid.

Explore an overview of AutoCAD Electrical 2020, its schematic panel and electromechanical tools, learn to insert and edit schematic symbols, create electrical circuits, and use premade surrogates.

learn to draft an electrical drawing for a three-wire low-voltage control circuit in AutoCAD, including push button, motor starter, normally closed contact, and labeling.

Create a fused control circuit drawing in AutoCAD 2020, wiring a transformer with start and stop push buttons, normally open/closed contacts, fuses, ground, and annotations.

Create and connect a jogging control circuit in AutoCAD, placing normally open and normally closed push buttons, wiring the start and stop coils, and achieving a latched motor control.

Create a surrogate electrical drawing in AutoCAD 2020 by wiring lines and components, including normally closed push buttons, normally open push buttons, limit switches, and red and green pilot indicators.

Draw an electrical circuit in AutoCAD, including push buttons, normally closed and normally open contacts, overloads, a current transformer, fuses, and circuit breakers.