
Explore the AutoCAD 2021 user interface, switching between 2d and 3d workspaces, handling templates, opening files, creating new drawings, and customizing toolbars and workspaces for efficient modeling.
Navigate with left, right, up, and down; zoom with scroll wheel; rotate by holding shift and scrolling; and switch to isometric or top views aligned with x and y axes.
Learn how to set units in AutoCAD 2021 for mechanical drawings, selecting decimal or engineering formats, choosing mm with appropriate precision, and configuring insertion scale and angular units.
Learn to set up AutoCAD limits by defining units and lower left and upper right corners, creating a limit rectangle for finite A4 landscape drawing space.
Learn to draw lines in AutoCAD by starting at a point and entering coordinates, length, or angle. Use dynamic input, snapping, and shift to create precise horizontal, vertical lines.
Select a line to highlight endpoints, adjust length and angle, equalize distances with anchors, and use shortcuts like L, space, and enter to create and edit lines efficiently.
Master selection tools in AutoCAD 2021. Use shift to add or remove selections, and box selection to pick objects with left-to-right or right-to-left dragging, depending on containment.
Explore multiple circle creation options in AutoCAD, including center-point radius, diameter, two-point, three-point, and tangent methods, and learn to adjust properties for precise placement.
Master arc creation in AutoCAD 2021 using three-point arc, start center, end point, and start radius options, specifying start, center, end, radius, and angle.
Practice drawing in AutoCAD 2021 by setting millimeter units with decimal precision, entering coordinates to place lines, and using auto mode to create objects.
Learn to create rectangles in AutoCAD using the rectangle tool, specifying length and height or area, then apply rotation, elevation, and thickness for a complete 2d/3d rectangle.
Learn to create polygons in AutoCAD 2021, choosing inscribed or circumscribed options, setting center and radius, and building shapes using edge and two-point methods.
Create ellipses in AutoCAD 2021 using center or axis options, set semi-major and semi-minor axes, and choose full ellipse or elliptical arc with optional orientation.
Explore creating splines in AutoCAD 2021 with control vertices, adding and moving points to shape curves and finalize the spline by pressing enter.
Create an infinite construction line as a reference origin. Learn the difference: construction line extends infinitely in both directions, while the other line extends in one direction.
Select objects in AutoCAD 2021 to set line weight and transparency, enable lightweight display to preview changes, and use the status bar and properties to control transparency.
Learn how to use the match property command in AutoCAD 2021 to copy and apply color, line type, thickness, length, and other properties from a source object to multiple destinations.
Explore the move and rotate commands to adjust and place objects precisely in AutoCAD drawings. Use base points, endpoints, and centers, with copy and reference options for accurate alignment.
Master trimming to remove segments up to intersections and extend lines to the next intersection using AutoCAD's trim and extend tools, with shortcuts like x and shift for tool switching.
learn to copy drawings in AutoCAD 2021 using base point and distance options, and create mirrored copies across a chosen mirror line to achieve symmetrical designs.
Master the fillet tool in AutoCAD 2021: set a radius, select objects (lines, rectangles, polylines), and apply single or multiple fillets, including same or different radii, to blend edges.
Learn to blend curves in AutoCAD 2021, joining two lines with continuity options such as tangential and smooth for seamless 2D and 3D mechanical designs.
Learn how to explode objects into individual elements and then join lines into a polyline in AutoCAD 2021, using x for explode and g for join.
Stretch rectangles and other objects to adjust length by selecting them and choosing a base point. Use scale to resize drawings with a base point and a scale factor.
Master rectangular arrays in AutoCAD 2021 by creating copies at center distances along x and y axes, adjusting spacing, counts, levels, and editing, replacing, and exploding linked arrays.
Learn to create a polar array in AutoCAD 2021 by selecting circular objects around a center and generating copies with adjustable count, angle, spacing, and associative options.
Practice drawing in AutoCAD 2021 by setting units, creating lines and circles from defined centers, using construction lines, offsets, tangential snapping, and mirrors, while applying match properties.
Use the offset command in AutoCAD to create parallel copies by specifying an offset distance, selecting the object, and choosing inside or outside for rectangles, circles, or lines.
Master the break and join commands in AutoCAD to split lines and arcs at breakpoints, choose between normal and bigger breaks, and join segments back into a single object.
Learn to use the divide tool to split objects into a chosen number of equal segments, with endpoints visible via the points option, and compare it to the measure option.
Use the region tool to convert fully closed objects into surfaces, unlike join which creates a solid body. Apply region primarily to 3D models and ensure objects are closed.
learn to use wipeout to hide parts of a drawing and apply revision clouds to mark changes, including creating polygon boundaries, adjusting color, layers, and open or closed options.
Apply hatch fills in AutoCAD 2021's mechanical drawings, using solid fills and gradient or pattern options to depict internal section views, adjust color, transparency, and origin.
Apply hatch patterns in AutoCAD 2021, adjust color, background, transparency, scale, and angles to differentiate materials such as steel and aluminum.
Explore gradient and boundary tools in AutoCAD 2021, ensuring internal region selection for gradients, applying solid or dual-color patterns, adjusting angle and transparency, and using boundary to copy regions.
Create and assign objects to layers in AutoCAD 2021, define color, line type, transparency, and plotting options, and use layer controls to hide or isolate objects.
Understand the layer state manager in AutoCAD by saving, exporting, importing, and restoring layer configurations for reuse across drawings.
Learn to hide and unhide objects in AutoCAD 2021 using layer visibility and properties, specifically managing centerlines. Explore isolating, turning off, and restoring layers for efficient editing.
Lock and unlock layers to protect drawings, apply block restrictions to prevent edits, and adjust object properties and colors to control visibility and editing access.
Use make current and match layer tools to assign objects to the active layer and copy layer properties, such as color, across multiple objects.
Learn to use property filter and group filter to manage multiple layers in AutoCAD. Create property builder and group builder rules to color, hide, and organize layers efficiently.
Create and customize a dimension style in AutoCAD 2021 by defining color, text, symbols, tolerances, and unit options; manage and apply a single style to multiple dimensions for consistent updates.
Learn to add tolerances and dual dimensioning in AutoCAD 2021, using symmetrical tolerances, upper and lower limits, and position tolerances to control deviations in drawings.
Use center line and center mark tools to define centers for circles or objects in AutoCAD 2021, adjusting size and color. Manage text, dimensions, leaders, and find/replace annotations in drawings.
Develop precise 2D drafting skills in AutoCAD 2021 by creating lines and circles with defined diameters and centers, applying tangent constraints, and using copy operations for accurate mechanical drawings.
Practice drawing in AutoCAD 2021 to master 2D and 3D mechanical design through hands-on exercises and practical workflows.
Create multileaders to annotate assembly drawings with notes, object names, and data, and customize arrow style, text, color, justification, and attachment options across layers.
Create and manage multileader styles in AutoCAD 2021 by defining a leader style with shared properties, including colour, scale, and text attachments, so changes auto-update across all leaders.
Learn how to create a datum with a multileader in mechanical drawings by configuring a datum symbol, leader style, and content box, including tolerances and geometries.
Create a complete AutoCAD 2021 practice drawing by applying lines, circles, arcs, and construction geometry, then add dimensions, geometrical tolerances, text, and datum leaders.
Practice an AutoCAD 2021 mechanical design exercise that applies 2D and 3D modeling techniques for hands on skills.
Create single line text for mechanical drawings by setting the start point, entering text, and adjusting height, color, font, and angle, then apply properties or match styles.
Master multi-line text in AutoCAD by creating a boundary box, editing text, and applying formatting options, fonts, and alignment. Use fields to auto-update with file properties and columns.
Learn how to create and manage text styles in AutoCAD 2021, including font choices, bolding, height, width, orientation, and applying styles to dimensions, notes, title blocks, and annotations.
Learn to create and customize an AutoCAD table style, including naming, colors, text, alignment, borders, and header formatting, and link external data such as Excel files.
Create an orthographic projection of front and top views by organizing layers, applying layer properties and reference lines, and incorporating dimensions and hidden lines for a precise AutoCAD drawing.
Create a front and side drawing in AutoCAD 2021 by using layers, reference lines, and projections, then draw circles, lines, and arcs, trim and project edges to finish the design.
Convert an isometric drawing to first angle orthographic projections using a four-triangle approach. Demonstrates constructing rectangles and circles, centerlines, tangents, and projections in AutoCAD 2021 for mechanical design.
Convert isometric drawings to orthographic projections by creating front, top, and left views in third angle projection, using AutoCAD to project, offset, and manage layers.
Set millimeter units and create layers for normal, center, hidden, and dimension lines, then construct the front and top views in AutoCAD using projection lines, offsets, and matched properties.
Practice exercises teach you to build a mechanical part in AutoCAD 2021 for 2D and 3D by creating centerlines, applying offsets, using layers, and projecting reference lines with match properties.
Explore isometric drawing in AutoCAD 2021 by using isometric mapping, top/left/right planes, snapping to endpoints, and creating lines, circles, and extrusions with precise dimensions.
Learn to create orthographic drawing from isometric drawing in AutoCAD 2021, using layers, offsets, center lines, and projection techniques to build accurate drawings.
Create isometric drawings in AutoCAD 2021 by drafting lines, circles, and joints, applying precise 30 degree and 60 degree angles, dimensions, and center points.
Explore the blocks palette to insert predefined and dynamic blocks, adjust size and visibility, and use design center to place fasteners, symbols, and standard components in AutoCAD drawings.
Convert a drawing into a single block using create block or insert, specify a block name and origin, and preview its definitions and attributes before inserting.
Learn how to create and manage blocks in AutoCAD, convert drawings to blocks, retain variations, insert and update blocks automatically, and use explode or edit block definitions.
Insert and manage blocks in AutoCAD 2021 by using scale options (uniform vs non-uniform), rotation, and repeat placement, and learn to create and insert named blocks with precise axis scaling.
Learn to create and convert objects into blocks, save them as libraries, and insert blocks across AutoCAD drawings. Explore design center, block options, and cross-drawing reuse of blocks.
Create dynamic blocks from simple blocks in AutoCAD 2021, edit via block editor, and configure stretch, length, and value sets to drive block behavior.
Major Highlights of The Course
Establishing Basics of Engineering Drawing with Different angles of Projection.
Taught by Expert having 5+ years of Experience in Mechanical Design.
Both 2D & 3D topics in Single Course.
Specially crafted for Mechanical/Automobile/Aeronautical students, Engineers & Working Professionals.
Tailor made e-book contains Practice exercises & shortcut commands.
Assignments & Quizzes attached to escalate scores in Certification exams & Tool test.
Auto-generated closed captioning in more than 6 languages (generated by Udemy)
What is this course all about?
This course is a full-length AutoCAD2021 - Mechanical learning package which contains almost all of the topics that you will ever need to work with this software. The course is designed for a beginner as well as seasoned users.
A beginner can start learning the software right from scratch by following the course along just from lecture one. A seasoned AutoCAD user will also find this course very comprehensive and they can choose the topics they want to learn about skipping the basics.
Project-oriented course
The course lessons are mostly project-oriented and most of the tools and commands are taught with their real-world applications. Each module ends with a practical question which is related to the course and students are encouraged to answer the questions before moving further.
Drawings for practice
Apart from module end questions this course also contains a complete section dedicated to "practice drawings"
Instructor support for questions
I understand that students will have questions related to the course and its necessary also for a healthy learning process hence I encourage students to ask their questions related to the course in the Q&A section of the course. I answer each and every question as soon as possible and so far I have answered every single course-related questions from students on Udemy Q&A section.
If you are still thinking whether you should enroll or not then I encourage you to watch some of the preview videos and test the waters before you actually enroll in the course and even after enrolling if you feel that this course failed to meet your expectations then you can always ask for a refund within 30 days of purchase.