Start Learning AutoCAD from Zero!

Create a new AutoCAD file and explore the interface, including draw, modify, and annotation tabs, layer settings, and basic zoom with the middle mouse button.

Learn the line command in AutoCAD from the draw menu, place points with the mouse, exit with escape, and clear by selecting all with Ctrl A and delete.

Master the polyline command in the draw menu by starting a single continuous path, contrast it with multiple line segments, and finish with enter or escape to complete and edit.

Master the arc command to draw a segment: choose the arc tool, set the first point, enter a length, pick the second point, and adjust the shape with multiple modes.

Master the polygon command in AutoCAD by drawing heptagons with a given radius, choosing center, and switching between inscribed and circumscribed options, using the p o l shortcut to repeat.

Master the AutoCAD gradient command (g r a) to apply color gradients to closed areas, adjust colors in the pattern panel, exit with escape, and delete gradients when needed.

Learn to use the stretch command in AutoCAD to select objects, set a center point, and drag to extend or slide the bottom edge as shown.

Master the rotate command in AutoCAD, select objects, activate rotate with r and o, and rotate around a corner by dragging or entering 25 degrees.

Learn to use the mirror command in AutoCAD to create a vertical mirror image by selecting two points with F8 auto mode.

Apply the trim and extend commands in AutoCAD to cut and extend drawing elements, using TR for trim and EX for extend, with mouse clicks and escape to exit.

Learn how to use the fillet command in AutoCAD to create an arc between two lines, set the radius, and apply the fillet to selected objects.

Use the chamfer command to create a sharp line between two lines in AutoCAD; set the first and second distances (50 and 20) to generate the chamfer.

Explore AutoCAD's array commands: rectangular, path, and polar, to duplicate shapes in x and y, along a path, or around a circle with adjustable columns and rows.

Use the erase command to delete a line by pressing E and then space or enter, demonstrating the deletion without using the delete key.

Learn how to use the explode command to divide a rectangle into pieces and the join command to restore them into one piece, including shortcuts Expl and J.

Master annotation in AutoCAD with single-line and multi-line text tools. Place text by clicking points, enter and edit content, resize with the bottom-right handle, and delete as needed.

Use the layer properties panel to add, name, color, and manage layers in AutoCAD. Change line types and thickness, then toggle visibility, freeze, or lock layers.

Learn to use the properties tab to apply by layer color, adjust line weight, and set thickness; enable line weight display and use match properties to copy styles.

Learn to group drawings in AutoCAD by selecting objects, using the group tab, and pressing G or space to create a single, highlighted group across shapes like circles and rectangles.

Explore the AutoCAD utilities tab to generate instant dimensioning readings, measuring horizontal and vertical lengths, corner angles, and circle radius or diameter, using quick measures.

Begin learning AutoCAD from zero with Example-1 (Easy), offering a straightforward starting point for the software in this course.

Begin learning AutoCAD from zero and explore example-3 (normal) in this course to introduce AutoCAD from zero and example-3 (normal).