The complete course of AutoCAD 3D

Explore 3D solid primitives in AutoCAD, accessible from the home tab modeling, and create boxes, cylinders, spheres, cones, frustums, pyramids, wedges, and torus with precise coordinates and axis directions.

Explore the extrude command to add z-axis thickness to 2d geometry, turning rectangles and circles into 3d solids or surfaces, with height, angle, and direction options including path extrusion.

Learn to use the presspull command to turn islands and 2D geometry into 3D by adding height, including multiple islands.

Select an object, choose an axis (y, x, or a custom line), and revolve it to create a 3D shape; set angles like 360 or 70 degrees.

Master the AutoCAD 3D sweep command, using object selection, alignment, and scale options to create twisted, revolved, or scaled sweeps along curves.

Explore the AutoCAD loft command, mastering cross sections, lofting order, guides, and part options to shape varied lofted geometries.

Master boolean operations in Autocad 3d by using union to create a single unit, subtract to remove a cylinder from a cube, and intersect to retain the common portion.

Apply fillet and chamfer to 3D edges in AutoCAD by selecting edges, setting radii, and using loop and tangent options with adjustable distances and undo changes.

Learn how to use the shell command in AutoCAD 3D to create hollow geometry by selecting and removing faces, then set shell thickness to 0.2 units.

Explore the slice command in AutoCAD 3D to cut objects with a selected plane, including surface, three-point, and x, y, z plane options, and keep or remove parts.

Master the interfere command in AutoCAD 3D to detect clashes between object sets, view red interfering geometries, and navigate interference pairs.

Learn how to imprint 2D geometries onto 3D solids, extract complete or partial edges to reveal outlines, and copy edges for selective geometry in AutoCAD 3D.

Master extrude, taper, and move faces in AutoCAD 3D by selecting target faces, specifying start and end points or distances, applying taper angles, and using delete faces to refine geometry.

Master copy faces, offset faces, and color faces in a 3D AutoCAD workflow by selecting faces, setting base and destination points, and applying precise offsets and colors.

Learn to use the 3D mirror command in AutoCAD to mirror objects about planes such as the XY plane, the YZ plane, or a plane defined by three points.

Learn to create 3D arrays in AutoCAD, using rectangular and polar patterns around x, y, z axes, adjust columns, rows, levels, spacing, and enable the associative option.

Learn how to convert 3D objects between solids, surfaces, and meshes using the convert to surface, convert to solid, and thicken tools, shaping watertight geometry and hollow shells.

Master the user coordinate system and dynamic UCS to draw on non xy planes, switch planes, save custom UCS, and align 3d geometry precisely.

Move, rotate, and scale a 3D object using gizmos with three axes and planes. Set a base point, pick an axis, and enter distance or angle values to transform precisely.

Master AutoCAD's 3D line command to move and rotate a split object, align it by matching base point and the first, second, and third points with the destination geometry.

Visualize solids in AutoCAD 3D using sectional planes and volume cuts. Create and position section planes, toggle live sectioning, and reveal internal geometry.

Create 2D and 3D blocks by generating sections from section planes, selecting 2D or 3D outputs, and optionally exporting or replacing with a new block in AutoCAD 3D.

Learn how to use flatshot to extract 2d views from a 3d model, including top, front, and isometric views, with options for blocks, foreground or obscured lines, and tangential edges.

Learn to create 2d layout views from a 3d drawing by configuring page setup, selecting a plotter and paper size, generating base and projected views, adjusting shading, and maintaining alignment.

Create and place detail and sectional views from 3D AutoCAD drawings by defining section lines, generating full and half sectional views, and adjusting detail view scale and visibility settings.

Annotate layout views with dimensions, radii, and text while preserving associative links to model space and ensuring layout updates reflect model changes.

Create mesh geometry in AutoCAD 3D using a mesh box to build complex forms. Apply selection filtering to target faces or edges, adjust divisions, and compare meshes to solids.

Create mesh primitives and mesh surfaces in AutoCAD 3D by building base shapes and adjusting faces. Use revolve, sweep, and surface commands to join and transform geometry into complex meshes.

Build a 3d sofa from a mesh box by extruding faces, moving edges along blue and green axes, applying smoothness and creases, then converting to a solid or surface.

Explore mesh editing tools in AutoCAD 3D, including splitting faces, extruding, and merging to sculpt meshes and primitives, and converting solids to meshes for advanced mesh manipulation.

Explore how to create and modify 3D surfaces in AutoCAD 3D using extrude, revolve, sweep, and loft, with grips to adjust angle, height, and twist.

Create planar surfaces with the planar tool by drawing circles or polygons. Use the network command to form a plane by selecting curves in directions.

Learn to perform surface trim in AutoCAD 3D using associative and non-associative methods, trim boundaries, and extend curves by a defined distance.

Master the loft command to join surfaces, then apply patch and fillet tools to smooth edges using continuity and a radius of 0.1, and finally trim extraneous geometry.

Learn to create a watertight 3D object in AutoCAD 3D by trimming geometry, applying appropriate edge radii, creating grooves, and converting solids to surfaces using the sculpt command.

Learn to blend two surfaces with the surface blend tool, adjust curvature using G1 and G2 continuity, and join them with a union, then create inside and outside offsets.

Explore creating and modifying nopes and nurbs surfaces in AutoCAD 3d using control points, knobs, and CV additions, then refine with the rebuild tool for smoother geometry.

Learn how to project 2d text and logos onto a 3d surface in AutoCAD 3D using the project geometry panel and autotrim options, including z-axis and view-based projections.

Apply materials to 3D solids in AutoCAD 3D using the material browser and attach by layer to render walls, roof, floors, stairs, and glass.

Create realistic materials in AutoCAD 3D by applying an opacity map and a texture map, adjusting scale to three feet, and mapping them precisely onto surfaces.

Modify material properties in AutoCAD 3D by selecting a material in the material browser, opening the material editor, and adjusting color, gloss, and patterns for walls and flooring.

Place cameras and create interior and exterior views in AutoCAD 3D, hiding obstructing objects, adjusting camera targets, and using a view manager to switch between saved camera views.

Learn to add interior point lights to a 3D AutoCAD model, isolate objects, position lights correctly, copy them to ceiling fixtures, and generate quick renderings to preview lighting.

Set geolocation, date and time, and add sun and exterior lighting in AutoCAD 3D. Adjust shadows, exposure, and render exterior scenes with map-based locations.

Learn to add environment presets and a sky background in AutoCAD 3D, adjust exposure and lighting in the render panel, apply background images, and render interior and exterior scenes.

Explore creating and saving interior and exterior renderings in AutoCAD 3D using low, medium, and high presets, adjusting light intensity, and exporting images in multiple formats.

Create an animated walk-through video in AutoCAD 3D by using the animation panel, setting a camera along a polyline path, and rendering in chosen visual styles.

Learn to model a simple 3D fan blade in AutoCAD by creating a spline profile, using object snaps, joining geometry, extruding, and aligning blades around a circle.

Build a 3D hex nut in AutoCAD by inscribing a hexagon in a circle, extruding to 12 units, bore 4.7 units, then revolve, slice, and subtract to create the slot.

Create a spur gear in AutoCAD 3D by constructing lines and circles, applying offsets, trims, and blends, then mirror, union, and finalize with filler edges.

Learn to model a simple 3d DNA strand in AutoCAD by building a helix with circular cross-sections, sweeping along a line, duplicating segments, and refining with divide and centerpoint tools.

Create a 3D helical spring in AutoCAD by constructing a helix with a radius, building cross-section circles, and sweeping to a smooth 3D solid.

Create a 3D bolt in AutoCAD with diamond knurling by shaping a cylinder, adding threads with a helix and sweep, and finalizing with mirror, subtract, and union.

Finish all lessons, quizzes, and practice exercises to earn your certificate of completion for AutoCAD 3D. Rate the course from 1 to 5 or contact via Q&A or admin@sourceguide.com.