Complete AutoCAD 2D&3D From Zero to Hero Course

Create lines in AutoCAD with the line command by left-clicking points, using polar coordinates, dynamic input, and absolute/relative coordinate systems for horizontal, vertical, and inclined lines.

This lecture explains the absolute coordinate system in AutoCAD, where points have x and y values (z zero in 2d). It shows entering hash coordinates like 0,0 to create lines.

Explore the relative coordinate system in AutoCAD 2D, drawing lines from the origin using the @ x,y syntax, moving along x and y directions, and closing the shape.

Explore the polar coordinate system in AutoCAD to draw lines by length and angle using the @ length < angle syntax from origin 0,0.

Practice line creation in AutoCAD 2D, mastering horizontal, vertical, and inclined lines with precise lengths and angles, including 45, -45, and 135 degrees.

Learn to create polylines in AutoCAD by combining lines and arcs, adjusting width and start/end points, toggling auto mode, and editing vertices.

Practice polyline creation in AutoCAD through a structured exercise, using auto mode to draw polylines with specific widths and lengths, including horizontal segments and precise endpoints.

Learn to create circles in AutoCAD using center radius, diameter, and tangent methods, adjust radius or diameter via the property palette, and explore 2 point circle and 3 point circle.

Master circle practice in AutoCAD 2D by creating circles with radii 25 and 35, using center and tangent snaps, drawing a 150 unit line, and adding center marks and dimensions.

Master AutoCAD arc creation using start center end and three-point methods, with radius, angle, and chord length, specifying start, center, and end points.

Learn to create rectangles in AutoCAD from coordinates and dimensions, rotate at 45 degrees, and apply chamfer or fillet, including area-based sizing and origin-based placement.

Create and manipulate rectangles in AutoCAD 2D by practicing precise dimensions, moves, and rotations, including 45 and 0 degrees, at midpoints to build foundational 2D drafting skills.

learn to create polygons in AutoCAD using the polygon tool, setting radius, sides, and edge length, and choosing inscribed or circumscribed circles with p or l shortcuts.

Practice polygon construction in AutoCAD by creating circles of specified radii, forming inscribed and circumscribed polygons, adjusting edge length to 25, and enabling auto mode for horizontal alignment.

Create ellipse in AutoCAD by specifying the center point and axis endpoints, using ellipse and elliptical arc options and the L shortcut, with auto mode off.

Practice creating an ellipse and elliptical arc in AutoCAD, adjusting end points and dimensions with auto mode and line tools to reproduce a step-by-step ellipse exercise.

Create hatch in AutoCAD by selecting a closed boundary and choosing a hatch pattern. Use the hatch editor to adjust boundary associations, pattern properties, angle, scale, and transparency.

Learn how to set a hatch origin in AutoCAD by using the origin panel to place the origin at a corner or center, enabling hatches to start from any location.

Practice creating associative hatch in AutoCAD and compare with non associative hatch. Changing the sketch updates the hatch in associative mode, while non associative hatch remains unchanged.

Always use outer island detection for hatch creation in AutoCAD; click the location and close hatch to hatch only that area, as other island detection options are rarely used.

Learn to create and switch between separate and combined hatches in AutoCAD, using hatch options to create, locate, and separate hatch patterns.

Master hatch creation in AutoCAD by applying pattern A216 (or A/B), setting scale to 0.5, and choosing white, cyan, red colors, with outer island detection and accurate end point placement.

Create and customize gradients (hatches) in AutoCAD, including closed vs open boundaries, origin options, pattern selection, color, transparency, angle, and boundary management.

Create boundaries in AutoCAD 2D by selecting the boundary tool from a dropdown, choosing polyline or region for closed areas, and dragging points to shape complex outlines.

Create splines in AutoCAD using spline fit and spline CV, place points and finish with enter. Switch between fit and control vertices and use grips or the SPL shortcut.

Discover how to create construction lines in AutoCAD, including horizontal, vertical, and angled options, using the X line command to establish reference and endless lines.

Create ray lines in AutoCAD by using the ray tool to draw one-direction endless lines, specifying a start point, and adjusting with auto mode for horizontal or vertical directions.

Create points in AutoCAD via the drop panel, change point type and size, set coordinates with shortcuts, and use escape to finalize.

Learn to use the divide tool in AutoCAD to split lines into equal segments and create points, via the draw panel or the div shortcut, by specifying the segment count.

Learn to use AutoCAD's measure tool to divide and measure lines into equal segments of a specified length, applicable to lines, arcs, and splines.

Create wipeout in AutoCAD by selecting wipeout, placing points, and adjusting grips; customize draw order, hide for printing, and preview the result before final output.

Create a donut in AutoCAD 2D/3D by specifying inside and outside diameters on the command line, placing it at a location, and using the donut shortcut for quick creation.

Create revision clouds in AutoCAD using rectangular, polygonal, or freehand styles, convert objects, and adjust arc length and direction by typing rev c.

Learn to use the move command in AutoCAD: select objects, specify a base point and a second point, and adjust movement with polar tracking, snaps, and coordinates.

Learn to copy objects inside a drawing using AutoCAD's copy tool, specify a base point, apply linear dimension and polar tracking, and create arrays for precise placements.

Learn how to copy from outside drawing in AutoCAD using ctrl+c, ctrl+v, and base point methods, paste options, and paste with block or to original coordinates.

Learn how to use the AutoCAD stretch tool by selecting with a crossing window, entering a distance, and stretching lines, arcs, and splines while circles cannot be stretched.

Learn how to use the rotate command in AutoCAD, rotating objects by a point and angle. Understand positive angles for counterclockwise rotation, negative for clockwise, with copy and reference options.

Master the mirror command in the modify panel to create mirrored copies by selecting objects, defining a mirror line, and using auto mode with polar tracking and text mirroring.

Master the AutoCAD scale tool from the modify panel, set a base point and scale factor, and use quick properties, copy, and reference options for correct scale and PDF imports.

Use the trim command from the modify panel to trim objects by selecting the trim tool, clicking near the object or fence, and pressing enter or escape to finish.

Extend lines to the boundary with the extend tool in the modify panel; click near the edge to extend, then repeat for multiple lines, using x as a shortcut.

Master the AutoCAD fillet tool to create rounded corners on lines and polylines, adjust radii (10, 15, or 0), and use trim or no-trim options with undo and shortcuts.

Apply the chamfer command from the modify panel to set first and second distances on lines or polylines, or switch to angle method with a length and angle.

Apply blend curves in the modify panel to create tangential blends between lines and splines, adjust modes via grips, and use the blend shortcut to quickly create blends.

Learn how to create and edit a rectangular array in AutoCAD, adjusting columns, rows, and distances, making associative arrays, changing base points, and replacing or editing items across the array.

Explore polar array in AutoCAD by using the modify panel, selecting center, adjusting quantity, between angle, rows, and distance, and applying rotate items and associated options in 3d arrays.

Learn to create and modify path arrays in AutoCAD using path array tool, adjusting distance, quantity, and rows. Master associating, aligning, and editing sources with dynamic blocks and view palettes.

Master the erase command in AutoCAD by using the modify panel, selecting objects, and pressing enter or typing E to delete single or multiple items, or using the delete key.

Explore the explode tool in AutoCAD to break apart rectangles, polylines, blocks, and arrays into single lines or objects, using the modify panel or the x shortcut.

Learn to use the offset command in AutoCAD: set distance, offset in or out, apply multiple offsets, undo and exit with escape, and adjust gap type and radius.

Explore the lengthen command in AutoCAD, adjusting line and arc lengths with delta and angle options, using percentage and total length controls, and mastering dynamic length adjustments.

Use the align tool to position objects by selecting multiple source points and corresponding destination points, placing doors and windows inside and outside walls with precise alignment.

Learn to edit polylines in AutoCAD by manipulating vertices, adding and removing vertices, converting to arc or spline, and using tools like join, width, and reverse for precise geometry.

Learn to use AutoCAD's break tool from the modify panel to create breaks at first points, midpoints, or arc end points in lines, circles, and splines.

Learn to join geometry in AutoCAD using the modify panel's join tool to connect lines, arcs, and polylines, with counterclockwise selection, shortcuts, and undo for precision.

Learn how to use the reverse tool in AutoCAD to flip directions of lines, polylines, and splines, adjust reverse width, and edit vertices in the properties panel.

Learn to copy nested objects in AutoCAD by using the modify panel to copy blocks or external references, selecting specific nested elements, and placing copies at multiple locations.

Delete overlapping and duplicate objects in AutoCAD using the overkill feature. Select all, press enter, and confirm to clean the drawing and ensure crisp prints.

Learn to control visibility with the draw order tool in AutoCAD, bringing hatches, lines, text, and dimensions to front or back via the modify panel and the d r shortcut.

Create and modify single line text in AutoCAD by using the annotation tools, setting start point, height, rotation, justification, and text properties like color, content, width factor, and oblique angle.

Create and modify new text styles in AutoCAD, choosing font and style (annotative or standard), height, and effects, then apply them to single-line text and manage current styles.

Master how to create and modify multi-line text in AutoCAD, using the text editor to set height, font, formatting, justification, columns, masks, symbols, and spell check.

Create and format text in AutoCAD 2023 using multi-line and single-line text, set text styles and fonts like Roboto Black, and apply the current text style from the Home tab.

Select the linear dimension tool from the annotate tab and measure horizontal and vertical distances. Place dimensions near the object and use enter or the dli shortcut to apply measurements.

Learn to create an aligned line dimension in AutoCAD by using the Annotate tab, selecting points, enabling object snaps, and continuing dimensions with grips.

learn to create angular dimensions in AutoCAD by using the annotation panel, selecting the angular tool, and measuring angles on lines, arcs, circles, and vertices.

Create dimension arc length in AutoCAD using the annotation panel to select the arc and measure its length, placing the dimension inside or outside.

Learn to create radius dimensions in AutoCAD using the annotation panel, select a circle or arc, place the radius inside or outside, and use shortcuts d or a.

Master creating diameter dimensions in AutoCAD by using the annotation panel, selecting diameter for circles or arcs, placing inside or outside, and using the ddi keyboard shortcut.

Learn to create a jogged dimension for circles and arcs in AutoCAD, using the annotation panel and jog dimension option, with center location overrides and the d j o shortcut.

learn to create dimension ordinate in AutoCAD, placing points from origin along x and y directions, using linear dimensions and alternate dimension with the dor shortcut.

Learn to create a continue dimension in AutoCAD 2D by using the annotate tab, selecting the continue dimension tool, and applying shortcuts like d c to draw and press escape.

Learn to create baseline dimensions in AutoCAD from the final point, using the annotate tab and dimension style manager with ISO 25 2D style, and the d b a shortcut.

Modify dimensions in AutoCAD using grips to stretch, move with dimension lines and the leader, flip arrows, and place baseline, aligned, and angular dimensions.

Learn to create multiple types of dimension with a single tool in AutoCAD 2D&3D, including linear, line, radius, diameter, angular, baseline, alternate, and align dimensions.

Master breaking and removing breaks on dimension and extension lines with the annotate tab, using the Break or Restore Dimension Tool, selecting and applying or removing the break.

Adjust the space between dimensions using the annotate tab, select a base dimension, then space the other dimensions to equal spacing, choosing auto or entering a value.

Add or remove jog line in dimension using the annotate tab and dimension tool in AutoCAD to specify location and update the dimension display.

Learn how to add or remove inspection information in dimensions using the annotate tab, adjust inspection labels and rates, and center text with dimension style settings.

Learn how to re-associate a dimension in AutoCAD by using grips, the annotate tab, and selecting the dimension and object to update its start and end points.

Rotate dimension text in AutoCAD 2D by adjusting the text angle to 45 or -45 using the Annotate tab, Text angle tool, and match properties for consistency.

Master dimension text justification in AutoCAD 2D by using the annotate tab, selecting left, center, or right justify, and placing dimensions with the grip anywhere.

Learn to create and customize a center mark in AutoCAD by using the annotate tab, selecting a circle, and configuring extensions and a 45-degree rotation.

Create centerlines in AutoCAD using the annotate tab. Select lines or inclined lines and apply a centerline between them, then adjust start and end extensions via grips or properties.

Create and customize a new dimension style in AutoCAD, using the dimension style manager, ISO 25, and options for lines, arrows, text, units, and scale to ensure clear, layer-controlled dimensions.

Open the dimension style manager, select and modify a dimension style’s color, arrow, text, and overall scale; set current, delete or rename styles, and create new ones.

Create and manage dimension style overrides in AutoCAD by using the dimension style manager to temporarily override properties, apply changes, and remove overrides when finalizing a drawing.

Compare dimension styles in AutoCAD using the dimension style manager to spot differences between dash 30 and ISO 25, including decimal separator, color, line type, and spacing, then apply changes.

Learn to create primary and alternate units in a dimension style, set up via the dimension style manager, and customize formats, precision, prefixes, and suffixes for engineering or architectural units.

Learn to create tolerances in dimensions using the dimension style manager, applying symmetrical deviations, limits, and text-based tolerance, with steps for height scaling and placement.

Update dimensions by creating or selecting a dimension style, then apply it to all dimensions using the dimension style manager and the annotate update tool.

Learn to create quick leader in AutoCAD, adjust properties via dimension style manager, set text width and height to 2.5, and customize the arrowhead and tracking to 45 degrees.

Learn to create multileaders (MLD) in AutoCAD by configuring leader style, arrowhead size, text content and font, and adjusting attachments in the annotation panel.

Explore options in multi leader in AutoCAD, including LiDAR type, leader type (straight or spline), content type (MText, None, Block), landing, max points, and angle constraints.

Modify multileader objects in AutoCAD by editing multileader styles, adjusting points, text, and arrows, using add vertex, remove leader, align, and auto mode controls to customize leaders.

Create and customize new multileader styles in AutoCAD by configuring leader format, arrowhead type, and content options like text or block with default text, scale, and landing distance.

Learn to create and modify tables in AutoCAD, adjusting columns and rows, applying table styles, managing headers and data, merging cells, and exporting to PDF with a door schedule example.

learn to insert symbols into table cells, including degree and diameter symbols, using the text editor and multiline text tools, with font adjustments and copy-paste from other apps.

Export and import AutoCAD tables by linking Excel data with a new data link, update linked tables to reflect Excel changes, and export to CSV or Excel formats.

Create and customize AutoCAD table styles by editing general, header, data, and cell styles; apply fill colors, borders, text formatting, and alignment, then specify insertion point and manage styles.