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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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