AutoCAD 2021 Complete Course 2D&3D From Beginner to Expert

Learn to draw a line in AutoCAD 2021, specify first points with X, Y coordinates, enable snap and auto mode or polar mode, and measure angles between lines.

Learn to draw lines and arcs in AutoCAD 2021 using the line command with shortcuts P and L, set endpoints, and construct arcs via angle, center, and radius.

Learn to draw a circle in AutoCAD 2021 using center radius, center diameter, or two-point and three-point methods, with precise center points and diameter measurements.

Learn to draw arcs in AutoCAD 2021 using multiple methods, including three-point, start center, start center angle, start angle, and start and direction, with practical point selections and angle inputs.

Draw a rectangle by setting the first corner at 200,100 using the rectangle tool, then use the polygon option to explore inscribed and circumscribed circles.

Learn to draw ellipses in AutoCAD 2021 using center, axes, and elliptical methods, specifying points, axes, and angles to create precise shapes.

Master creating and editing hatches in AutoCAD 2021 by selecting boundaries, applying patterns (box, brick, gradient, solid), and configuring origin, angle, color, and transparency.

Learn to draw lines and create splines by specifying points, adjusting tangency and tolerance, using the p and l shortcut, entering a tolerance value, and closing or undoing as needed.

Learn to create construction lines and rays in AutoCAD 2021 by specifying starting points, producing infinite lines, and using these tools to efficiently outline front and back elevations.

Learn to draw multiple points in AutoCAD using the point command via the fly-out button or the Po shortcut, adjust point style and size, and draw lines between points.

Learn to divide and measure using the divide and measure commands in AutoCAD, drawing lines, selecting objects, and entering dimensions via flyout buttons or the m e shortcut.

Learn to draw a 3d polyline and helix in AutoCAD 2021 by specifying start and center points, connecting 3d object with a polyline, and adjusting axis, twist, and rotation direction.

Draw a donut in AutoCAD 2021 by setting inner diameter 5 and outer diameter 15, place the center point, fix corners with the region command, switch to southwest isometric.

Master the region command in AutoCAD 2021 by drawing a rectangle with coordinates, closing it, and uniting the object via drop-down access or typing er and pressing enter.

Practice drawing circles, a doughnut, a rectangle, and an inscribed polygon, then use radii, diameters, hatch, and measurement tools to verify dimensions.

Learn to stretch and scale objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel or shortcuts. Note that ellipse, circle, and block cannot be stretched.

Master moving and copying objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel or shortcuts, specify base points and displacement, and create multiples or arrays.

Learn to rotate objects in AutoCAD 2021 by using the modify panel or shortcuts, selecting base points, and copying rotations at 90 and 45 degrees.

Learn to create mirror images in AutoCAD by using the modify panel or the mirror command, selecting the object, specifying a mirror point, and choosing whether to erase the original.

Learn to trim, extend, and erase objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel and keyboard shortcuts, with crossing mode options and project edge, plus quick or standard modes.

Learn to create fillets, chamfers, and blended curves in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel and shortcuts (C, H, A), adjusting distances and angles with trim options.

Create rectangular and polar arrays in AutoCAD by selecting objects, choosing array type, and adjusting columns, rows, spacing, and angles, while setting base points and deactivating items as needed.

Explore the differences between associative and non-associative arrays in AutoCAD, and see how editing a circle updates all instances in an associative array, while deleting individual items may be restricted.

Explode objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel or the explode shortcut (type explode and press enter). Separate fused objects to make changes.

Learn to offset objects in AutoCAD 2021 by using the modify panel or shortcut, set the distance (e.g., 20), choose outside or inside, enable multiple mode, and manage layer options.

Learn to set objects to by layer in AutoCAD 2021, using the set by layer command to apply color, line type, and line weight, and restore defaults.

Learn to move objects from model space to paper space using the change space command, access via modify panel or shortcut, and ensure you are in paper space during change.

Master the AutoCAD 2021 lengthen command by using delta, percent, and total options to extend lines, undo changes, and measure results.

Learn to edit polylines in AutoCAD 2021, including closing joins, joining segments, editing and repositioning text, and adjusting tangents, with options like fit mode, spline, and undo.

Learn how to edit splines in AutoCAD, using the modify panel to close joints, join splines, edit vertices, manage points with tolerance and tangent location, and convert splines to polylines.

Edit hatch in AutoCAD using hatch edit to modify type, pattern, color, angle, scale, and origin with preview. Adjust colors or gradient, boundaries, transparency, and layer placement.

Learn to edit an area in AutoCAD 2021 by using the modify panel and shortcuts, replace geometry, and adjust base point, rows, columns, distance, elevation, and levels.

Learn to align two rectangles using the modify panel's align option by selecting source and destination points and deciding if scaling should follow the alignment points.

Break objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the modify panel or the flyout button, then select the object and place first and second breakpoints to create a gap.

Learn to use the joint command to join objects in AutoCAD 2021. Access the modify panel or press J, select objects, and press enter to unite them.

Master reversing directions for AutoCAD entities—lines, polylines, splines, and helices—using the modify panel or the reverse command with a shortcut, then adjust width and start points as needed.

Learn to use the copy nested object command in AutoCAD 2021 to duplicate only the selected bed, from the modify panel or via shortcut, by choosing a base point.

Master draw order in AutoCAD 2021 by bringing text, dimensions, leaders, and annotations to the front or sending them back, using the Modify panel and keyboard shortcuts.

Learn to delete and duplicate objects in AutoCAD 2021, use the modify tools, and adjust tolerance while handling overlapping lines and object properties such as color, layer, line type.

Learn to purge objects and audit drawings using the cleanup panel, removing unused items such as block definitions and layers and evaluating integrity to correct errors.

Practice AutoCAD 2021 2D techniques by joining, moving, rotating, copying, mirroring, scaling, offsetting, trimming, and breaking shapes to complete a modify panel activity and grid layout.

Add and edit text on objects in AutoCAD using multiline and single line text, adjust justification, rotation, line spacing, and columns, and apply annotation styles.

Learn to change text font style in AutoCAD 2021 by switching between bold, italic, and regular using the annotation flyout and the text editor formatting pane.

Change text style by double-clicking text, adjusting font, color, height, and angle, and apply a custom style, including bold or italic, with downloaded fonts.

Learn to format text in the panel using the text editor and major properties: double-click to edit, apply color and scale, and match formatting across text blocks.

Apply text formatting in AutoCAD by adding strikethrough, underline, and overline to text. Learn to select text, access the formatting panel, and toggle each line style on and off.

Explore applying superscript and subscript to text in AutoCAD using the stack options in the formatting panel, including slash and other options, to toggle superscripts and subscripts.

Master text formatting in AutoCAD by using clear and change case commands, selecting text in the formatting panel to apply uppercase, lowercase, or remove formatting.

Practice changing text color and layer in AutoCAD by using the formatting panel, choosing by layer, or by block, and verifying updates in the text editor.

Learn to adjust text properties in AutoCAD 2021 by setting oblique angle to 45 degrees, then apply tracking of 3 and width factor of 2 via the formatting flyout.

Learn to justify text in autocad using paragraph controls and the flyout alignment, choosing left, center, or justify, and using shortcuts go and tj.

Master paragraphs in the text editor by applying bullets and numbers, set the starting point, switch between bullet and numbered lists, and use automatic numbering in AutoCAD 2021.

Adjust line spacing in the AutoCAD 2021 text editor by selecting text, using the layout options, and applying values from 1 to 1.5 to 2.5 or custom; set center alignment.

Insert columns and symbols into text using the search and insert panels, adjust columns (dynamic options, nine columns), insert column breaks, copy symbols, and close the text editor.

Learn to use spellcheck and edit dictionaries to correct text, switch languages, and add or clear custom dictionaries. Adjust ignore settings for capitalized words, numbers, and punctuation.

Learn to use the find and replace tool for text in AutoCAD, including accessing the panel, performing find and replace, and options like case, wildcards, and importing text.

Open the text editor options panel in AutoCAD 2021, adjust character settings and ruler options, toggle show background and toolbar, and use undo and close text functions.

Practice text on a rectangle in AutoCAD 2021 by using multiline text, center justification, font and color changes, layer assignments, symbol insertion, spell check, and text editor steps.

Measure objects in AutoCAD 2021 with the annotate panel to create linear, angular, arc, radius, and diameter dimensions, using extension and ordinate coordinates.

Learn how to use quick continue and baseline dimensions in AutoCAD 2021 by selecting an object and applying the quick, continue, and baseline options from the dimensions panel.

Learn to use break, space, and joggling in AutoCAD 2021 to adjust dimensions. Explore applying these edits from the dimensions panel and applying to multiple dimensions.

Learn how to inspect, update, and reassociate dimensions in the AutoCAD 2021 dimensions panel, including changing shapes, adding labels, removing inspections, and linking extensions.

Explore how to customize dimensions in AutoCAD by adjusting line colors, types, extensional lines, and offset; set symbols, arrows, text, units, tolerances, and leader to fit standards.

Learn to apply dimension tolerance in AutoCAD 2021 by using the annotator panel, selecting tolerance symbols, and entering material condition and projected tolerance values.

Learn to apply oblique extension lines and text angle in AutoCAD 2021 using the annotator panel, select a dimension, and enter 45 degrees for the text.

Learn to justify dimensions in AutoCAD by using the annotate command to apply left, center, and right justification for linear diameter dimensions; this option works only with these dimensions.

Practice drawing basic shapes in AutoCAD 2021—circle with center and radius 500, a 60-degree triangle, and an 800 by 500 rectangle—and use the dimensions panel to measure and annotate.

Master drawing center marks and centerlines in AutoCAD 2021 by using the annotator and centerline panels, placing a center mark on a circle, and creating centerlines.

Create a multileader using the annotate panel and leader tool, specify the leader arrowhead and the location, edit the text, justify to middle center, apply gold color, and finish.

Learn how to add and remove a leader and remote leader to an existing object in AutoCAD 2021, using the annotate panel to place and delete leader lines.

Learn to customize AutoCAD leader style via the annotation panel, adjusting leader format, color, line type, arrowhead, scale, and text height, angle, and justification.

Learn to align lines in AutoCAD 2021 by using the annotate panel to distribute line segments with a set spacing of five, define points, and apply systematic leader alignment.

Practice drawing a rectangle and circle, add and modify leaders, adjust leader head size to 150, scale to 8, change symbol and color, and apply multiple leaders.

Learn to insert and customize a table in AutoCAD 2021, starting from empty or datalink, selecting insertion points, adjusting columns, and applying data header or title styles.

Learn to customize table styles in AutoCAD 2021 by editing color, alignment, margins, text, line properties, and borders via the table panel.

Learn to extract data and link data in AutoCAD 2021 using annotate and table panels, create a new data extraction, select objects with attributes, and export to Excel.

Practice drawing shapes and annotating with leaders in AutoCAD 2021, adjusting leader styles, scales, and symbols, and applying precise coordinates for accurate table panel layouts.

Use the wipeout tool in AutoCAD 2021 markup to erase parts of objects by selecting points via the markup panel or shortcut, then press enter to finalize.

Create revision clouds in AutoCAD by opening the annotator panel, selecting rectangular, polygonal, or freehand options, and defining corners or points to outline revisions.

Learn to add the current scale and delete the current scale for annotation objects using the annotator panel, with options to apply scales to selected objects or all.

Learn to view and adjust scales in AutoCAD 2021 using the annotator and scaling panels, including moving, resetting, and entering custom scales.

Learn to manage layer properties in AutoCAD 2021: create and rename layers, set colors and line types, control visibility and plotting, and freeze or unlock layers for walls and windows.

Learn to manage layers in AutoCAD by turning off and turning on all layers, using the layers panel and quick buttons to control the current layer and visibility.

Learn to isolate and unisolate objects in AutoCAD 2021 2D&3D by using the layers panel, hiding all but the selected layers, and restoring visibility.

Master how to freeze and unfreeze objects and layers in AutoCAD 2021, including selecting items to freeze, applying the freeze, and unfreezing via layer settings.

Learn how to lock and unlock layers in AutoCAD 2021 by using the layer panel, applying lock to objects to prevent changes and unlocking them to resume edits.

Create and manage layer states, lock and freeze layers, and preview visibility in AutoCAD 2021. Perform a layer walk to view only selected layers and purge unused layers.

Set the current layer, switch to the destination layer via the layer panel, and use the mesh layer to select objects on the destination layer.

Explore layers and flyout tools in AutoCAD 2021 to undo changes, switch and copy objects to new layers, purge, merge, delete layers, and adjust overlay and lock or fade settings.

Practice creating and naming new layers in AutoCAD 2021, set colors and line types, draw shapes on multiple layers, and manage layer states, freeze, unfreeze, and lock to organize designs.

Change the color of objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the properties panel, applying red to a circle and selecting color by layer or by block.

Learn to adjust lineweight and change linetype in AutoCAD by using the properties panel, marking the object, choosing units in millimeters, and loading a dot linetype.

Learn to use the Metro properties tool to match materials between objects by selecting a source object and a destination object in the properties panel.

learn to view and adjust object properties in AutoCAD 2021 using the properties panel, list, and Relistor, then apply bilayer transparency set to 40.

Explore how to use properties to adjust color, layer, line type scale, transparency, plot style, coordinates, scale, and Ussher's icon in AutoCAD 2021.

Practice using the AutoCAD 2021 properties panel by drawing shapes and adjusting color, line type iso dash, line weight, scale, and transparency for accurate 2D objects.

Learn to create and write blocks using the insert panel and block definition, convert objects to blocks, adjust scale, set units to mm, and insert the new block.

Learn to insert blocks in AutoCAD by using the insert panel and block panel, selecting from libraries, favorite blocks, or search results, then set the insertion point and attributes.

Learn to retain and display all attributes in AutoCAD 2021, including height, by using the insert panel and its fly out button to control attribute visibility.

Edit attributes in AutoCAD 2021 by using the insert panel to set a single attribute value, then adjust text, justification, rotation, color, and line type before applying changes.

Define attributes and manage attributes to store data in blocks. Edit attribute definitions to customize text options, justification, layer, and color.

Learn how to set the base point and synchronize attributes in AutoCAD 2021, including updating changes to a selected block.

Learn to use block editor in AutoCAD by creating and editing blocks. Apply parameters and actions, test blocks with stretch, scale, rotate, flip, and visibility controls.

Learn block editing in AutoCAD 2021 by applying and testing block parameters, aligning locations, and using linear, stretch, rotation, and x y z coordinates with various constraints.

Learn how to attach and import files in AutoCAD 2021 using the insert and reference panels, choose formats, set paste type, adjust scale, insertion point, rotation, and view details.

Clip and adjust images by using the insert and reference panels, or quick shortcuts, selecting the object, defining a boundary, then tweak contrast, fade, and brightness of the attached image.

Access frame settings from the insert and easy reference panels, then choose options like display and plot frames or display but do not plot frames, or hide frames.

Learn to snap to underlays by enabling object snapping in the insert and reference panels, toggle snapping for pdf files, and reveal midpoints, center, and endpoints to draw accurately.

Learn to edit a reference in AutoCAD using insert and reference panels, select a reference object, and adjust options to select nested objects and set layer style and block names.

Learn to use external references in AutoCAD 2021, attach or detach references, manage absolute and relative paths, and use find, replace, and flyout options for images and point cloud data.

Open the insert panel, pick a file to import, and preview it. Adjust scale, rotation, insertion point, and layer options, then import as a block.

Learn to import an SHX geometry file, enable recognize as text, adjust recolonisation settings, and convert geometry into editable text on the current layer.

Insert a data field from the insert panel, set its text format (uppercase, lowercase, first capital, or title case), and type a date such as 25 / March / 2020.

Learn to insert and manage OLE objects in AutoCAD by using the insert panel to create a linked or embedded Microsoft Excel worksheet, with an option to display an icon.

learn to attach hyperlinks to objects using the insert panel and data panel, linking to existing files, web pages, or email addresses with display text.

Learn how to link datalink in AutoCAD by creating a new Excel datalink, browsing and selecting an Excel sheet or range, setting a relative path, and previewing the data.

Learn to constrain objects with outer constraint using the parametric panel and geometric panel, then select single or multiple objects to apply horizontal and vertical constraints.

Apply coincident, linear, and concentric constraints in AutoCAD 2021 to align points, constrain lines to lie on the same infinite line, and maintain the same center for ellipses.

Learn to use parallel constraints to keep two lines aligned, selecting the first and second objects. Use perpendicular constraints to enforce two lines to be perpendicular.

Learn to apply horizontal and vertical constraints in AutoCAD 2021 using the parametric geometry panel to align lines or point pairs to the x or y axis, by selecting objects.

Learn to use move and fix tools to position objects, apply smooth constraints for contiguity and continuity, and fix points with orientation in the coordinate system, including lines and circles.

Apply tangent, symmetric, and equal constraints in AutoCAD 2021 to relate objects such as circles and lines, creating tangency, symmetry about a line, and equal radii.

Learn to show and hide geometry constraints in AutoCAD 2021 using the parametric geometry panel to show height, show all, or reset and hide constraints on a selected object.

Enter constrained settings in the parametric geometric panel, where you manage geometry, dimensional, and outer constraints by checking or unchecking options, adjusting display constraints and transparency, tolerances, and angles.

Apply linear, horizontal, vertical, and align dimensional constraints in AutoCAD 2021. Learn to specify constraint points, set the dimension line location, and create line constraints.

Learn to apply radius, diameter, and angular dimensional constraints in AutoCAD 2021, using the parametric panel to change radius, apply diameter constraints to circles, and enforce angles between lines.

Learn to show or hide dimensional constraints in AutoCAD 2021 using the parametric and dimensional panels, select a constraint, and apply show, hide, or show all.

Learn to switch AutoCAD 2021 constrained modes via the parametric panel and dimensional panel, applying dynamic or annotation constraints, and delete constraints or parameters from the parameters manager.

Learn to use the UCS icon and view cube in AutoCAD 2021, including selecting, moving, and rotating the UCS, and adjusting size, color, and view orientations.

Explore how to use the navigation bar to control zoom, orbit, pan, and look in AutoCAD 2021. Learn how to turn the navigation bar on and off.

Learn to create and edit a new view with the view manager in AutoCAD 2021, name it cat1, adjust properties, transitions, and display, and set it as current.

Configure modern viewports in AutoCAD by using the view panel to switch layouts from single to multiple, including horizontal and vertical arrangements, joining viewports, and restoring settings.

Use DWG compare and DWG history in AutoCAD 2021 to review changes, view differences, and manage objects via the review and history panels.

Master tool palettes in AutoCAD 2021 by navigating the tool palettes window, view and pilot panels, adding constrained geometry and diverse object types, and importing hutches and tables.

Master the properties and blocks palettes in AutoCAD 2021 to edit color and layer, adjust scale and transparency, and insert, rotate, scale, or explode blocks for 2D/3D workflows.

Learn to use the sheet set manager and markup manager in AutoCAD to view, create, and open sheets and markups.

Use design center to import dynamic blocks into a drawing, access via view panel or ctrl+2, then place, move, rotate, or scale blocks.

Access the quick calculator in the real panel or product panel using precalc. Clear history, paste values, and measure distance, angle, and line intersections; manage variables and switch to scientific mode.

Explore AutoCAD 2021's material editor and material browser to assign, edit, and customize materials, apply visual styles, add visual effects, and adjust lighting and sun properties.

Explore the right-side interface panel to switch window layouts, tile horizontally or vertically, and access open, save plot, publish options for drafting, selection, and profiles, then apply changes.

Create a new layout in AutoCAD 2021 from the layout panel, choosing new layout or from template, naming it landscape, and optionally modify or import via page setup.

Learn to insert a named view as a viewport on the current layout via the layout panel and clip the layout viewport by setting start and end points.

Learn to create a new viewport in AutoCAD using rectangular, polygonal, or object layouts, apply realistic or wireframe styles, and lock or unlock the viewport to control zoom.

Learn to create a view in AutoCAD by selecting model space, setting location and orientation, adjusting line visibility, and creating projected and section views.

Learn to update styles and standards in AutoCAD 2021 using the layout panel, choosing auto update, editing styles, projection type, shading, colors, and symbols for consistent drawings.

Learn how to plot in AutoCAD 2021, choose printers and settings, adjust paper size and orientation, control DPI and vector quality, and preview before printing.

Learn batch plot in AutoCAD 2021 by publishing drawings to an electronic sheet set from the output panel, selecting sheets, arranging order, and configuring options like publish in background.

Master the page setup manager and plotter manager to configure layout properties, manage layers, create and modify layers, and adjust paper size, plot options, orientation, and viewport settings for layouts.

Adjust plot and publish settings to define default output, set the plot file location, enable background processing, and configure log files in AutoCAD.

Learn to export drawings using the expert panel in the output panel, adjust page setup, layout, scale, orientation, stamp and quality settings, and preview before saving.

practice activity guides editing layers and outward panel, creating rectangular viewports, switching to top view, applying wireframe and two visual styles, and printing with landscape orientation at 1:1.

Use explode attributes to convert block attributes to text and learn how to replace blocks with different blocks in AutoCAD 2021.

Discover how to display object properties and import or export attributes using the expert panel, edit blocks, and add attributes like tag twenty.

Convert a block to an xref using the blocks panel, then extend and trim to nested objects to modify them.

Learn to create text that follows a selected arc in AutoCAD 2021, adjust font, color, offset, and style, and explore text modification options like explode, change case, rotate, and justify.

Learn to convert a single line text to multiline text in AutoCAD 2021 using the Express Tools panel, selecting the text, setting start points, and converting to MText.

Learn to automatically number text objects and enclose them within shapes in AutoCAD 2021, including starting numbers, placement options, suffixes, find-and-replace, and circular or rectangular enclosures.

Learn to create and edit remote text in AutoCAD 2021, apply and remove text masks, place masks behind the text, and adjust style and rotation in the text panel.

Learn how to use annotation attachment in AutoCAD, attach letters to annotation objects with a leader, and detach the leader from the annotation.

Learn to reset text by applying a text style, and import or export styles in AutoCAD 2021, with options to keep or overwrite existing styles across selected objects.

Master moving, copying, rotating, and stretching multiple objects in AutoCAD 2021 using the expert and modified panels, with base point selection and multi-selection window options.

Learn to flatten objects and convert shapes to blocks in AutoCAD 2021, using expert tools to transform 3d geometry and insert named shapes with a base point and rotation.

Explore extended clip and extended offset in AutoCAD 2021, selecting objects, choosing an image or block, and setting a maximum error distance with options by distance, layer, or gametime.

Learn to insert a break line symbol in AutoCAD 2021, using shortcuts and command entry, and place it with specified first point, second point, and midpoint in 2D drawings.

Learn to use the super hatch tool in AutoCAD 2021 to insert images, blogs, and x-ray files, with insertion points, scales, boundary options, and wipeout controls.

Master viewport synchronization and alignment in layout using express tools. Align points between model space and paper space to synchronize viewports and create reports across layouts.

Learn to merge objects from multiple layouts into a single layout, specify the layout to merge, and save corresponding views, then review the resulting viewport scale.

Master common command aliases in AutoCAD 2021, navigate the experts panel, edit and manage comments, and configure print setup including paper size, orientation, margins, printer, properties, and copies.

Learn to attach extended object data in AutoCAD 2021, setting direction in world space, displacement, distance, data type, name, position, scale, and center, and view the exit data.

Explore how to access and edit AutoCAD 2021 system variables, including entering, changing, and saving values in the system variable editor to customize your 2D and 3D workflows.

Learn to use extended plan to create line types and shapes in AutoCAD 2021, including selecting objects, naming line types, and inserting shapes with location and resolution.