Complete AutoCAD 2D Beginners Course

Explore how to draw circles in AutoCAD using the circle toolbar and shortcuts, including center radius, center diameter, two-point, three-point, tangent radius, and three-tangent methods.

Learn to create hatches in AutoCAD by ensuring closed boundaries, selecting hatch tools, choosing patterns and colors, adjusting scale and transparency, and using match properties for consistent results.

Create a spline in AutoCAD using spline fit or spline control vertices, points and adjusting with knobs on plane. Start with s, p, l and switch between fit and CV.

Learn to create a ray in AutoCAD using the draw toolbar and ray toolbar, specify the start point, and use ortho (F8) for vertical or horizontal ray lines.

Learn how to create a wipeout in AutoCAD to hide areas for client presentations, by converting a rectangle or polyline into a wipeout and dragging it into place.

Learn how to use the move command in AutoCAD 2D to relocate objects by selecting base and destination points, using osnap and polar tracking for precise coordinates.

Learn to trim lines in AutoCAD 2021 and above using the modify tool with trim and extend options, and speed up your workflow by typing TR and pressing enter.

Learn to create and customize a polar array in AutoCAD by selecting the object, defining the center, adjusting item count and angle, and using associative editing and replace items.

Master the join tool in AutoCAD to connect lines and arcs by selecting objects in counter-clockwise sequence and pressing enter, using the J shortcut.

Enable quick properties from the customization menu to view and edit colors, radius, diameter, circumference, area, and coordinates. Compare quick properties with the properties dialog in AutoCAD to optimize workflow.

Enable selection cycling in AutoCAD to choose among overlapping objects via status bar or customization; identify duplicates, observe the selection symbol near the cursor, and modify properties or delete extras.

Use AutoCAD's quick measure tool to instantly read length, width, radius, and area or perimeter on floor plans. After 2020, it is available and supports area calculation with shift.

Create diameter dimensions in AutoCAD 2D by using the annotate tab, selecting diameter, choosing arc or circle, and placing inside or outside with the diameter symbol near the value.

Explore how to modify AutoCAD 2D dimensions using grips to stretch, move, and align; apply baseline, continue, and angular, radius, diameter dimensions, and convert between dimension and text.

Learn to add and remove a jog line in AutoCAD dimensions by using the annotate tab, selecting the dimension tool, and removing it directly from the dimension.

Create center lines in AutoCAD using the centerline tool from the annotate tab. Select pairs of lines, adjust color, line type, scale, and start and end extensions.

Create quick leader annotations in AutoCAD by entering the lead tool, clicking start points, adding text with height, and adjusting color, arrow size, and scale via the Dimension Style Manager.

practice creating and managing multi leader styles in autocad 2d, configuring text, color, and attachment options, and building part-numbered leaders using blocks.