Complete Quick AutoCAD 2D course from Basics to Real Project

Draw a line in AutoCAD with the line command from the home tab or L shortcut. Pick two points, press enter, and adjust length and angle with dynamic input.

Draw a connected series of lines with the polyline command (pl) by clicking points. Use dynamic input to set segment links and angles, and view total links in properties.

Learn multiple AutoCAD circle drawing methods: center-radius, center-diameter, two-point, three-point, tangent (tan radius), and tangent with three lines. Use multi-point circle and coordinate input for center placement.

Learn to draw arcs in AutoCAD with the arc command, using 3 points, start-center-end, start-center-angle, start-center-length, start-angle, center-start-end, and continue options.

draw rectangles in AutoCAD with the rectangle command from the home tab or typing rec, click the first and second corner, then set length and width with shift and comma.

Learn to draw a polygon in AutoCAD using the polygon command or the pole shortcut, set sides and center, and choose inscribed or circumscribed circle with radius 100.

Master drawing ellipses in AutoCAD using three methods: center and radii, axis and end, and ellipse arc, by using the ellipse command from the home tab and setting widths.

Master the AutoCAD hatch command to fill boundaries with patterns, adjusting scale, angle, color, and transparency, and learn pick points, associative behavior, and solid and gradient hatch options.

Learn AutoCAD 2D splines with spline fit through nodes and spline CV using control vertices, and adjust curves by moving nodes.

Master x line and ray tools in AutoCAD 2D to create infinite lines and one-direction rays, use auto mode and angles for precise alignment, projection, and side views.

Draw multiple points in AutoCAD with add multiple points, left-click to place, adjust position x and y in the properties, and change point style from the home tab utilities panel.

Master dividing objects in AutoCAD with the divide command to create equal segments and the measure command to set segment lengths, selecting objects and entering segments or lengths.

Master the region command in AutoCAD by selecting objects, pressing enter, and converting a closed object into an area; switch to 3d modeling and shade to view the result.

Use the wipeout command to create a clear space for notes in a busy drawing. From the home tab, select wipeout, define the area by clicking, right-click, then press enter.

Learn to draw a helix in AutoCAD using the helix command, specify center, base radius 500, top radius 1000, and apply it to three jaw chucks or conveyor screws.

Use the donut command from the home tab draw panel to create a donut by specifying inner and outer diameters and center, then adjust color or layer for architectural objects.

Master RevCloud tools in AutoCAD to indicate revisions by drawing revision clouds, adjusting arc radii, and converting objects or rectangles using polygon or freehand modes.

Move and copy objects in AutoCAD by selecting items and using M and C shortcuts. Specify the base point and distance for precise moves or copies, or use CO.

Rotate objects in AutoCAD using ro or the rotate tool. Select objects, pick a base point, and enter an angle, or rotate via a reference line using r.

Learn to trim and extend in AutoCAD 2D using the trim command (TR) and the extend command (type X), including right-click and enter to remove objects, then escape to exit.

Master the AutoCAD mirror command (mi) to reflect objects and text across a mirror line, and control text mirroring with mir text zero.

master fillet, chamfer, and blend curves in AutoCAD 2D by using shortcuts F, R, and CHA; set radii on line pairs, including parallel lines, and connect curves with blend curves.

Use the explode command to break a block into individual objects, enabling separate selection of items like hatch and rectangles after exploding a block such as a window.

Master the AutoCAD 2D stretch command to modify parts of an object without redrawing, using a green window selection, base point, and numeric stretch values.

Learn how to scale objects in AutoCAD using the scale command, set a base point, and enter a scale factor, or use scale with reference to match a reference object.

Use the array command to create multiple copies in a rectangular pattern by selecting an object and adjusting columns, rows, and distances, including z axis for 3d arrays.

Create a polar array in AutoCAD 2D by selecting the objects, defining the center, and adjusting item count, angle, and rows, then review the results in 2d view.

Use the path array command from the modify panel, select the object and path curve, and adjust object spacing, row count, and z-axis spacing in the top menu.

Master the AutoCAD 2D offset command to quickly create walls and floor plans by specifying distance, choosing inner or outer sides, and applying common wall widths.

Learn how to use the change space command to transfer objects between model space and paper space via the viewport, including selecting items and double-clicking the viewport.

Use the lengthen command to add 35 units to each side, via len, delta, 35, and selecting sides, in AutoCAD 2D; access it from the modify panel or home tab.

Use the align command to align one object with another by selecting the objects, specifying the first and second points for source and destination, with object snap on.

Learn to break a line at specific points using the break command and the break at point command, then convert separate lines into a single polyline with the join command.

Use the reverse command to flip the direction of a polyline's line type without redrawing. Select the polyline and press enter to align the start and end points.

Master draw order commands to control object stacking in busy drawings, bringing circles, dimensions, or text above or under hatches and polylines using select and the a or u keys.

Learn to draw an architectural door in AutoCAD 2D by creating a 900 by 100 rectangle, exploding it, offsetting lines, drawing a circle, trimming, and hatch.

Draw a window in AutoCAD 2D by reading dimensions to build a 200 by 300 frame, 20 wide, glass panels 160 by 60 and 180 by 70, using align.

Read the drawing to capture dimensions, draw concentric circles with radii 10 and 25, place auxiliary lines, trim and mirror the geometry, and complete with an arc.

Master two-dimensional AutoCAD by drawing two concentric circles with radii 20 mm and 150 mm, creating a 75 mm center-to-center notch, then trim, line, and polar array to finish.

Master drawing a symmetric sheet metal part in AutoCAD 2D: start with a 240 by 240 rectangle, add four 20 by 20 notches, and a centered hexagon with radius 40.

Learn to draw a mechanical part in AutoCAD 2D by reading dimensions, configuring the viewport and grid, and constructing the profile with line commands, angles, offsets, circles, and fillet arcs.

Draw a symmetric shaft in AutoCAD 2D by using line, mirror, fillet, chamfer, and arc for the slot, then apply offset and dimensions to verify accuracy from center to center.

Draw a sprocket in AutoCAD 2D by constructing concentric circles, a 100 mm keyway, a 200 mm radius circle, a 31.25 mm tooth height, and a 20-tooth polar array.

Explore how annotation, including dimensions, leaders, text, tables, and specifications, conveys essential information in AutoCAD drawings, clarifying details and notes for accurate interpretation.

Learn to create single-line and multi-line text in AutoCAD, adjust height, font, color, and style, and apply layout options like center and right, bullets, numbering, and background masking.

Create reusable TextStyle presets in AutoCAD's annotation panel. Name Nav500 and Nav100, pick fonts like bangers or Arial Narrow, set textHeight, and apply.

Discover how text height in AutoCAD 2D depends on paper space print scale, with 2 mm print height guiding model space heights (e.g., 100, 200, 1000 at 1:50, 1:100, 1:500).

Learn to add all necessary AutoCAD 2D dimensions on drawings using linear, aligned, angular, radius, diameter, arc length, and coordinate dimensions from the annotation panel in the home ribbon.

Learn to create and modify a custom AutoCAD dimension style using the dimension style manager, set current styles, and tailor extension lines, arrows, text height, colors, and units.

Master AutoCAD 2D leader tools by creating, modifying, and styling single and multi leaders, adjusting text height, colors, arrowheads, gaps, and bubble notes for precise annotations.

Master inserting and customizing AutoCAD tables using insertion point or window methods, adjusting columns and rows, locking cells, and applying or creating table styles.

Explore model space and paper space in AutoCAD. Create A4, A3, A1, and A0 layouts with a viewport and locked scales to present accurate drawings.

Explore how to move objects between paper space and model space using the chspace command, including viewport double-click methods to switch a selected rectangle or circle between spaces.

Insert and customize rectangular or polygonal viewports in paper space using the layout tab, set scales (1:10, 1:50, 1:100), and lock them; turn objects into viewports for flexible zooming.

Unlock, lock, and adjust viewport scales in AutoCAD to view model space. Use vpmax, vpmin, and ps to switch spaces, and add custom scales like 1 to 25.

learn how AutoCAD uses layers to organize drawings, set the current layer, and manage visibility; create layers with color, line type, and weight; use match properties and layer isolate.

Explore AutoCAD's default layers, zero layer and defpoint layer, learn how they control plotting and support block construction and sharing non-plotting construction lines and notes.

freeze a layer in the viewport using the layout tab and freeze command on layer 0, then verify the effect in paper space and model space.

Sort layers by status and lock state to manage a busy drawing, and use filters to group and quickly select, turn on or off, lock, or color layers.

Reset all object colors to layer settings by using the set by layer command; learn to override colors, apply a light gray background color 8, and ensure text remains layer-driven.

Learn how to create and use blocks in AutoCAD to streamline repeated geometry, update all instances with a single edit, and manage block properties.

Learn to use the zero layer when creating blocks. See how colors follow the layer and apply changes with match properties and editing inside blocks.

Learn how to rename a block in AutoCAD, reuse block definitions, and use the purge command to permanently delete a block from all spaces.

Create dynamic blocks in AutoCAD 2D to flip directions, stretch lengths, and manage visibility of lights, then adjust text and base points for flexible, efficient drawings.

Create a custom tool palette in AutoCAD for lights, valves, and windows, and drag blocks into it. Export and import palettes to share with colleagues, ensuring block files are available.

Create attributed blocks in AutoCAD to tag equipment and extract data for schedules and bill of material, defining attributes such as tag, model, kilowatt, manufacturer, and weight.

Rearrange and edit attributes in an attributed block using AutoCAD 2D's block attribute manager. Learn to position tag, model, kilowatt, manufacturer, and weight, and use batman to edit prompts.

Master rapid data management for attribute blocks in AutoCAD 2D by exporting with at out, editing in Excel, and reimporting with at in to update all tags efficiently.

Create and edit a data extraction from attributed blocks in AutoCAD 2D, filter by attributes, adjust columns (tag, model, manufacturer, kilowatt, weight), and update the table when tags change.

Create an A1 title block with drawing title, project title, revision details, and company logo. Manage margins, layers, and blocks, and insert a viewport with a scale for plotting.

Create an a0 title block in AutoCAD by drawing the zero paper frame, offsetting margins, and adding text and logo. Place a 1:100 viewport and lock the title block.

Learn to make an a3 title block in AutoCAD by creating 420 by 297 frame with 10 mil margins, inserting a logo, converting the block, and setting a 1:50 viewport.