AutoCAD 2D+3D Complete Course: Beginner to Advanced 2026

Learn to create, save, and open a drawing document in AutoCAD 2021 using templates, the start drawing option, the application menu, and the new icon, with DWG format.

Explore the AutoCAD 2D+3D user interface by creating a new file, using the application menu, and adjusting the ribbon, view cube, and workspaces.

Master AutoCAD navigation tools to zoom, pan, and fit drawings. Use the scroll wheel for zoom, double-click to fit, zoom window, zoom extents, and real time zoom.

Discover how to set up AutoCAD units, access the units dialog in three ways, select length and angle formats, adjust precision, and configure insertion and lighting units.

Explore AutoCAD object selection with window and crossing-window methods, fence and polygon selections, and understand 100 percent inside versus boundary touch across different selection modes.

Master AutoCAD polar coordinates to draw lines by distance and angle from the previous point, entered as @distance<angle, with anticlockwise direction and support tools like object snap.

Learn how to create circles in AutoCAD using center radius, center diameter, two-point, three-point, and tangent methods. Use object snap and radius and diameter definitions to place precise circles.

Master arc creation in AutoCAD by exploring methods - three point arc, start center, start center angle and length, start and angle, start and radius, center start angle, and continue.

Learn to create ellipse in AutoCAD using center, axis, and elliptical arc methods; specify center, axes points and distances, and define start and end angles to shape ellipses and arcs.

Create and place a rectangle in AutoCAD by specifying the first corner or coordinates. Set the second point, adjust length and width, define area dimensions, and apply rotation and fillet.

Create a polyline in AutoCAD by linking line segments and arcs, defining a start point and arc radii to form a single object, and compare selection with separate lines.

Learn how to create a polygon in AutoCAD using two methods: set the number of sides with inscribed or circumscribed circles, or define a side length from an edge.

explain how to create and edit splines in AutoCAD, using spline fit or control vertices, adjust points, and add or remove vertices to shape the curve.

Learn to create center marks and center lines in AutoCAD, customize color and line type, set start and end extensions, and precisely center between lines or non-parallel references.

Create construction lines and a ray in AutoCAD to establish infinite reference lines for drafting. Use offset, array, object snaps, and layers to place precise guidelines.

Learn to create and customize revision clouds and points in AutoCAD 2D/3D, marking important drawing areas, converting objects to revision clouds, and displaying precise coordinates with various point styles.

master the move tool in AutoCAD to relocate objects precisely by selecting a base point and destination, control distances, and move multiple items without changing orientation.

Master the copy command in AutoCAD 2D and 3D by placing copies from a base point, specifying horizontal distances, and creating multiple or arrayed copies with precise spacing.

Learn to rotate objects in AutoCAD using a base point, set precise angles, and copy lines to create parallel geometry while mastering reference angles from different lines.

Learn to use AutoCAD scale tools to resize objects without changing the shape, set a base point, apply a scale factor or reference length, and create scaled copies.

Master fillet and chamfer in AutoCAD to convert sharp corners into radii and angled cuts. Learn to apply to multiple objects, set radius, and manage trim, distance, and angle options.

Master the AutoCAD mirror tool by selecting objects, defining a mirror line, and choosing to erase or keep the original; apply to multiple objects and mirrored text.

Master trim and extend in AutoCAD to cut unwanted portions, extend lines to the next boundary, and use cutting edges or a fence to manage multiple objects.

Learn how to use the stretch tool in AutoCAD to lengthen or shorten drawing parts by crossing window selection, choosing a base point, and adjusting in x or y directions.

Master the AutoCAD offset tool to create parallel copies of lines, circles, and rectangles by defining distance, selecting objects, and placing copies on the desired side.

Learn how to use the explode command in AutoCAD to break groups into individual objects, enabling separate editing of lines, arcs, polylines, and blocks for precise modifications.

Create a rectangular array of objects in AutoCAD by selecting a rectangular area, setting columns and rows, adjusting column and row distances, and enabling associative editing for real-time updates.

Learn to create a polar array by selecting an object, specifying the center point, and setting eight items around a circle, with adjustable rows, distance, angle, and associative options.

Master path array in AutoCAD to place multiple objects along a path, adjust spacing or item count with divide, and control rows, levels, and alignment along x and y.

Use the erase tool to remove selected objects and erase all, then apply the overkill feature to delete duplicate objects and overlapping lines, cleaning up the drawing's geometry.

Master AutoCAD 2D+3D techniques to measure lengths and included angles, lengthen or shorten lines by percent, set total lengths, and reverse orientation of lines, splines, and arcs.

Master break, join, and blend curves in AutoCAD 2d+3d to create open and closed object gaps, seamless joins, and tangent connections for precise drafting.

Learn to use the divide and measure tools in AutoCAD to divide lines into equal segments and place measured points along curves and circles, ensuring precise lengths and spacing.

Learn to use the quick measure tool in AutoCAD 2D plan view to display lengths, angles, radii, and areas by hovering near objects and selecting items.

Measure distance, radius, and angle in AutoCAD via the utilities panel. Learn to specify points, read delta x and delta y, and view radius, diameter, and arc angles.

Learn to measure areas in AutoCAD by using the utility area tool, selecting points or objects, and subtracting areas to exclude circles, achieving precise results.

Learn how to use the wipeout tool in AutoCAD to mask underlying objects with the current barend color, creating a polygonal area to hide tiles behind a table.

Convert shapes to region objects to create two-dimensional areas with negligible thickness, use the boundary tool to generate a region from enclosed areas, then extrude to 10 units in 3D.

Learn to align lines between objects in AutoCAD using the line tool from the modify panel, selecting source and destination points, and deciding whether to scale by alignment points.

Learn to use grips to move, stretch, scale, and rotate groups of objects, edit vertices, convert lines to arcs, and adjust radii and the spline for precise AutoCAD edits.

Explore how to use a snap tool to generate a rectangle from a midpoint, setting 15‑unit distances at a 60‑degree angle, and snapping to horizontal in the xy plane.

Master hatch creation in AutoCAD by using the hatch tool, picking points in closed areas, applying patterns, and adjusting scale, angle, and color.

Set a new hatch origin and compare associative versus non associative hatch patterns, adjusting scale and angle, and learn to extend and align hatch results.

Explore advanced hatch tools in AutoCAD, mastering island detection, gap tolerance, separate hatches, and text interactions to create precise patterns and control display.

Turn on the grid and snap to draw with precision in AutoCAD 2D+3D secrets course 2021. Learn to adjust grid spacing and snap points via status bar and customization.

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Learn ortho mode and polar tracking in AutoCAD to draw horizontal and vertical lines and set angular increments with tracking vectors and customizable angles such as 30 and 14 degrees.

Learn to use dynamic input to create lines by specifying length and angle relative to the x axis, enable the feature, and observe on-cursor values and circle radii.

Use snap tracking and tracing vectors to reference midpoints and intersections for precise line and rectangle construction in AutoCAD.

Set and adjust the drawing limits in AutoCAD by defining the lower left and upper right corners to control the drawing area and change default values.

Master AutoCAD settings by enabling selection cycling to resolve overlapping objects, customizing coordinates display, toggling drawing units and decimal versus engineering formats, and using quick properties for fast attributes.

Learn to create AutoCAD dimensions: linear, angular, radius, diameter, arc length, and ordinate; control extension lines, position dimension lines, and adjust decimal precision.

learn to use the dimension tool to create multiple dimension types from a single command, including line, angle, radius, diameter, arc length, and ordinate, with on-screen placement.

Modify dimensions in AutoCAD by stretching, moving dimension text and leaders, adjusting extension lines, centering text vertically, and resetting the text position after edits.

Create a new AutoCAD dimension style from the standard, rename it, and adjust line colors, extension lines, text colors, and arrows. Set spacing, text placement, units, scale, and tolerances.

Modify and override dimension styles by adjusting text color, primary and alternate units with multipliers, then manage and remove style overwrites to apply new styles.

Create continue and baseline dimensions in AutoCAD by using a reference dimension and extension lines to build a chained set and a baseline from the base line.

Learn to use AutoCAD's quick tool to dimension multiple objects at once, applying diameter, continuous, baseline, ordinate, and datapoint dimensions by selecting geometry and pressing enter.

Use the adjust space tool to create equal spacing among selected dimensions by defining a base distance, then update dimensions to the current style with the update tool.

Apply the AutoCAD break tool to prevent crossing extension lines and set an inspection rate for dimensions to ensure tolerances remain within range.

Learn to apply a break line and a Demchak line in AutoCAD to show true dimensions within a long rectangle, using break symbols and jog lines to indicate actual distance.

Learn how to create associative dimensions in AutoCAD, toggle between associating and disassociating dimensions, and reattach them using the associate tool with extension lines.

Explore how to represent geometric tolerances using a feature control frame, including setting a position tolerance, diameter symbol for cylindrical tolerance zones, maximum material condition modifiers, and datum A.

Create and customize multileaders in AutoCAD, place arrowheads, set landing points, enter text for windows and doors, and manage multiple leaders with various symbols and blocks.

Modify multileaders in AutoCAD by extending and editing leader lines, adding and removing leaders and vertices, aligning multiple leaders, and collecting leaders into a single leader.

Learn to create and customize a new multileader style in AutoCAD, choosing leader type, arrowhead, text options, color, text height, and attachment, then define and modify the style.

Learn how to create and edit single line text in AutoCAD by selecting a start point, setting height and rotation, entering text, and moving or deleting it.

Learn to create multiline text in AutoCAD with greater control. Set the first and opposite corners, type across lines, and adjust height, underline, overline, superscript, subscript, and symbols.

Create a new text style in AutoCAD by opening annotate and managing styles. Define font (Century Gothic), height, weight factor, oblique angle, then apply and rotate.

Create and edit a simple AutoCAD table by inserting it, selecting the standard style, setting columns and rows, merging cells, and applying center justification and bold font.

Learn how to create a new table style in AutoCAD by managing table styles, customizing headers, data, and title with colors, alignment, borders, and text properties.

Create and manage layers in AutoCAD, placing object lines on the object layer and dimensions on the dimension layer, then toggle visibility and set the current layer.

Master AutoCAD layer properties by creating a new layer, adjusting on/off and freeze visibility, and setting color, line type, plotting, and transparency for efficient, print-ready drawings.

Define and manage layer states to control visibility in AutoCAD, creating states like all visible, all invisible, and only the dimensional layer visible, then rename or delete states as needed.

Perform a two-layer walk to display objects on selected layers and heights, choosing specific layers (team, text, center) to show only corresponding objects, then restore the full view.

Learn to create layer filters that group layers by properties, such as color and center line, rename or delete filters, and use invert or visibility options to manage layer sets.

Learn to hide and isolate objects on layers in AutoCAD, isolate a circle for editing, and use trim and delete tools to modify lines via the status bar.

Learn quick tools for managing layers in AutoCAD 2D+3D, including turning layers on and off, isolating layers, freezing and locking, and matching objects to destination layers.

Learn how to merge layers, delete layers, and copy objects across layers in AutoCAD 2D and 3D, including deletion restrictions and creating layer copies.

Practice constructing a sketch in AutoCAD by entering coordinates to plot points from the origin, using the line tool and ordinates to define A through D.

Draw a 2d sketch in AutoCAD using horizontal and vertical lines, arcs, concentric circles, and a circle with a diameter seven and a radius 1.5, guided by object snap tracking.

Draw two circles of radius five units with centers ten units apart using object snap, then create a third circle and trim the lines to complete the drawing.

Execute exercise 4 by drawing multiple lines at specified angles and lengths, set dynamic input, and create an arc by selecting a radius and base line to complete the drawing.

Practice constructing a 2D sketch in AutoCAD with two circles, a 60-degree line, horizontal and vertical lines, and precise radii using object snaps and tracking.

Create a precise 2d sketch in autodesk autocad by drawing horizontal and vertical lines, an arc, and a 180-degree line, using unipolar tracking and object snap tracking.

In exercise 7, build a multi-rectangle layout with radius-one corners, offset rectangles, and ten circles of radius one, using area and precise dimensions to finalize the drawing.

Create a layered AutoCAD drawing with several tangent circles and lines, setting centers and radii precisely. Use object snap settings to ensure tangency and complete all five planned circles.

Create a multi-layer AutoCAD drawing by constructing vertical and horizontal lines, a 60-degree line mirrored on both sides, and circles with radii 5, 14, 9, and 11.8.

AutoCAD 2d drawing exercise teaches constructing horizontal and vertical lines, placing a circle defined by 8.5 and 3.8 units, and applying dimensions with customized units.

Create a three-column, eight-row product table in AutoCAD, enter product names and euro prices, merge header cells, and calculate total and average prices with sum and average formulas.

Develop a multi-layer AutoCAD drawing by setting up zero, center, hatch, and lines layers; draw a rectangle, apply hatch patterns, and align hatch origins for precise results.

Create a parametric AutoCAD drawing from the origin using geometric and dimensional constraints, defining horizontal and vertical references with parallel, perpendicular, and concentric circles and radius and diameter dimensions.