AutoCAD 3D Modeling Essentials 2026/2027

Explore how the extrude command converts 2D objects to 3D solids, set heights, and extrude along a path: polyline, arc, or zipline, while adjusting visual styles and grid display.

Use sweep command to create 3D solids or surfaces by sweeping 2D shapes along a path, such as a zipline or polyline. Adjust alignment, twist, and scale to vary results.

complete the first assignment by using loft and press pull to form a table from polylines and circles, then refine with move and 2d frame style.

Move, rotate, and scale objects in AutoCAD 3D using the gizmo, with axis handles, base points, and mode switching.

Explore offset edges in AutoCAD by selecting a face, setting distance, and choosing inside or outside offsets, with 2D wireframe tips for cylinders.

Model a 3d bookshelf in AutoCAD by drawing a profile, forming four shelves with 10-unit spacing via a rectangular array, then extruding, filleting edges, and uniting.

Master the shell command in AutoCAD 3D modeling essentials to hollow a 3D solid by removing faces and applying a 0.25 thickness.

Convert 3D solids like box, sphere, and torus to surfaces in AutoCAD using the convert to surface command; the surfaces have zero thickness and are hollow, shown in section view.

Learn to convert surfaces to solids in AutoCAD with the thicken command, adjusting thickness to create solid or hollow forms. Experiment with thickness values to see firm solid results.

Apply knowledge in a hands-on AutoCAD project to create a 3d sink, using extrude, patch, trim, thickness, and fillet for a solid model.

Explore AutoCAD mesh tools for smoothing and creasing, with levels from none to four, smooth more/less, refine mesh, and add or remove crease on selected faces.

Learn how to edit mesh faces in AutoCAD 3D modeling by splitting, merging, and extruding faces, using culling off to select back faces accurately.

Convert meshes to surfaces and solids using the mesh tools, including revolved, tabulated, and edge surfaces, and explore convert to solid and convert to surface options.

Generate 2D views from a 3D AutoCAD model in layout, including front, top, side, and isometric. Manage auto update, scale, and parent alignment for accurate projections.

Learn to dimension 2D views from 3D models in AutoCAD using a dedicated dimension layer, annotate tools, and linear or angular dimensions, with true size in orthographic views.

Practice adding dimensions to generated 2D views using the annotate tab in layout 1, adjusting dim style, precision, and text size for visualization.

Plot single sheets and batch plot to DWG to PDF in AutoCAD, using layout-based page setup, printer options, and precise scaling for multi-sheet outputs.

Open the hands-on project and set up a layout with multiple 3d viewports, rename 2d views and iso sections, apply page setups, and practice batch plot.

Create a layout with four viewports showing top, side, bottom, and isometric views; set scales, lock viewports, and print to pdf via the page setup manager.

Apply materials to 3d models via the materials browser, by layer or by face with drag and drop, choose wood or metal, and save or duplicate libraries before edits.

Learn how to create and position cameras, set targets, and save multiple views for rendering; adjust visual styles, lighting, sun status, geolocation, and scene details to capture precise shots.

Apply materials to a 3d model with material browser and Autodesk library, assign glass, wood, and flooring by layer, and create or use libraries to adjust color, scale, and environment.