AutoCAD 3D Beginners Course

Create cylinders using solid primitives by setting radius or diameter and height from a center point, with orientation defined by world coordinates and the viewcube for a realistic view.

Learn to create 3D cones in AutoCAD by specifying base radius, top radius, and height, using two-point and axis end point methods, and adjusting UCS and isometric views.

Create a sphere in AutoCAD by selecting the sphere tool, defining its center, and entering radius or diameter values; apply realistic style and explore radii and tangents.

Create and customize pyramids in AutoCAD 3D by specifying center points, radii, and heights, orbit the model, and explore inscribed and circumscribed six‑sided options.

Create a wedge in AutoCAD 3D by defining base points and setting length, width, height, or use the cube option for a 50 by 50 by 50 cube.

Master torus creation in AutoCAD by defining torus radius and tube radius from a circle and center point, with diameter and tube options and a realistic isometric 3D view.

Learn to create poly solid models in AutoCAD by setting height and width, applying justification and polar tracking, and converting 2d objects to poly solid.

Explore the user coordinate system (UCS) in AutoCAD, including placing, naming, and rotating axes, and aligning UCS with sketches, objects, or faces for precise 3D modeling.

Explore dynamic UCS in AutoCAD 3D to align new geometry with the chosen working plane, enabling circles and rectangles to snap exactly to that plane.

Master the extrude command to convert closed 2d sketches into 3d solids, explore direction, distance, taper angle of 15 degrees, and path options, and distinguish solids from surfaces.

Use the loft tool to convert multiple 2d sketches into a 3d model by selecting circles, ellipses, rectangles, or polygons; explore options and how selection order affects the loft.

Master the AutoCAD 3D revolve command to turn closed 2D sketches into 3D objects, control axis directions (x, y, z), set rotation degrees, and render realistic models.

Learn how to use the sweep tool in 3D modeling to extrude an object along a path, with options for scaling, twisting up to 360 degrees.

Master the press pull command in AutoCAD 3D to convert any geometry into 3D objects, adjust height, and create 3D models from multiple areas with correct direction.

Perform union operations in AutoCAD 3D by selecting objects individually or with window selection, using the home or solid tab to combine them into a single unit.

Learn to use the subtract operation in AutoCAD 3D by performing a boolean subtraction between two objects, selecting the first object and the object to remove, and pressing enter.

Learn to perform the intersect boolean operation in AutoCAD 3D to obtain the common portion of two objects by selecting the objects and confirming with enter.

learn to use solid history to record and edit 3D operations in AutoCAD, switch history on, view changes, and modify dimensions or coordinates.

Learn to slice 3D objects in AutoCAD 3D using the slice tool, defining slicing planes with x-y, y-z, or x-z directions, and cutting with points, polylines, or planar surfaces.

Use the interfere tool in AutoCAD 3D to check clashes between two object sets, view red clash areas, and delete or uncheck unwanted interferences.

extract edges in autocad 3d using the extract edges tool from the home tab or solid panel, then move the edges to place them.

Use imprint tool to embed 2d sketches into a 3d model by selecting the object to imprint, then toggle dynamic UX and view the imprint in 3d and 2d wireframe.

Learn to color edges in AutoCAD 3D by selecting the edge, choosing color options such as index color, true color, or color book, and applying it to visible edges.

Copy selected edges in AutoCAD 3D by selecting edges, placing the first and next points to position them, and extracting the desired edges.

Learn to extrude faces in AutoCAD 3D by selecting a face and entering the first and next points, or specify a distance or angle for the extrusion.

Use the taper faces tool in AutoCAD 3D to taper a selected face along a taper axis. Choose base and second points, then enter a taper angle (negative values allowed).

Move faces in AutoCAD 3D using the move faces tool. Select a face, then specify a distance or click a center point to place it precisely, such as 25 units.

Copy faces in AutoCAD 3D using the copy faces tool. Select faces, specify a base point, and place copies; some results appear as surfaces or regions.

Learn how to offset faces in AutoCAD 3D using the home tab, selecting a face, and entering a positive or negative value to offset inward or outward.

Delete unnecessary faces in AutoCAD 3D using the Delete Face tool from the home tab by selecting each face and pressing enter.

Explore how to rotate faces in AutoCAD 3D by selecting a face, specifying two points, and entering a rotation angle, including positive and negative values and iterative adjustments.

Color faces in AutoCAD 3D by selecting individual faces, choosing colors from true color or color books, and applying them to multiple faces with the enter command.

Learn to create three-dimensional fillets in AutoCAD using the solid tab and fillet edge tool. Use loop or chain options and radii such as 25 or 75 to apply.

Create chamfer edges in AutoCAD 3D using the chamfer edge tool, set distances such as 50 and 150, and confirm selections. Use the loop option to apply chamfers to loops.

Learn to apply the shell feature in AutoCAD 3D to hollow out 3D objects, adjust thickness with offset distances of five and ten units, and remove multiple faces or phases.

Learn to use the separate tool in AutoCAD 3D to split union objects, and see how solid history enables separation where the tool otherwise cannot.

Use the thicken tool in AutoCAD 3D to convert surfaces into solids by applying a thickness. Learn to extrude lines, distinguish surface from solid, and thickening objects into solid models.

Learn to use the 3d mirror tool in AutoCAD, mirroring objects with three points and planes (xy, xz, yz) along a mirror line, including optional source deletion.

Master the 3D align tool in AutoCAD to align objects by specifying base and destination points, with optional copying and union to create a single object.

Learn how to create 3D arrays in AutoCAD using the rectangle array tool and extend 2D array concepts to the z-direction, adjusting rows, levels, and spacing with associative editing.

Master the AutoCAD 3d move gizmo to move objects along x, y, or z directions, with plane constraints in the x y plane, y z plane, and x z plane.

Master the rotate gizmo in AutoCAD to rotate objects along x, y, and z axes, set a base point, and enter angles such as 45 or -45.

Master the scale gizmo in AutoCAD 3D to scale objects, set a base point, use copy and reference, adjust length, and switch to no gizmo.

Learn to create and edit section planes in AutoCAD 3D, using the section panel, draw mode, and orthographic options to control slice boundaries and volume.

Master the live section tool in AutoCAD 3D to view and toggle a section plane on and off from the solid tab.

Learn to create a jogged section in AutoCAD 3D by adding a section plane, enabling object snap, and placing and moving jog points to adjust circles and openings with grips.

Generate section in AutoCAD 3D by selecting a section plane, choosing 2D section, setting scale and rotation, then explode blocks, adjust hatch and layers, and arrange the layout for print.

Create flat shots from 3d models in AutoCAD, switching between isometric and top views, controlling foreground, obscured and tangential lines, and exporting or inserting 2d blocks.

Learn to use the culling tool in AutoCAD 3D to hide backside lines on selected objects, and switch between realistic, shaded, or shaded with edges styles via the selection panel.

Master vertex, edge, and face filters in AutoCAD 3D to selectively select and modify parts of a model, using gizmo handles, movements, and solid history.

Create 2d views in layout from 3D models by configuring paper space and viewports, placing base drawings from model space, and producing projected, elevation, and isometric views.

Create sectional views in AutoCAD 3D by using the layout, the Create View tab, and the full section option, then pick points with ortho mode and place the section text.

Create a detail view in AutoCAD 3D by placing a circular or rectangular detail, then adjust its boundary, style, name, text, model edge, and rotation in the property palette.

Add dimensions and text in AutoCAD using the annotate tab and text styles. Set dimension styles for scale, create linear, radius, and centerline dimensions, and choose single-line or multi-line text.