Autocad Beginners Course

Learn to use AutoCAD quickly & professionally by creating as you learn

What you'll learn
You will be able to add AutoCAD to your CV
You will be able to start earning money from your AutoCAD Skills.
Feel comfortable using AutoCAD to create your own building layouts from scratch.
Navigate AutoCAD 2021 like a pro.
Communicate your own Building designs & Alterations for business or leisure.
Learn the basic skills of AutoCAD: shapes, text, modification, layers, and dimensions.
Master advanced AutoCAD tools and techniques such as XRef’s and layout tools.
Export your projects for print or to a PDF.
Make your ideas come to life.
Create your own floorplans.
Draw existing floorplans from measured surveys.
Take hand drawings and recreate them using AutoCAD.
Import PDF files and convert them to AutoCAD.
Create multiple views and layouts from one model.
Understand the difference between Paper Space & Model Space.
Understand the difference between the WCS & UCS.
Have an understanding of coordinates and how they are used in CAD software.
Able to load in other drawing files to use as External References.
Be ready to move onto more advanced AutoCAD subjects such as 3D Modelling.
Requirements
Basic Computer Knowledge.
No prior knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
A windows version of the AutoCAD software preferably 2021 or later. (MAC versions will have differences not covered)
Description
Are you frustrated trying to teach yourself AutoCAD?! This course will quickly allow you to start using AutoCAD and getting paid for your AutoCAD skills.Whether you're brand new to AutoCAD, or have played around with it but need more guidance, this course will help you feel confident and comfortable using the industry-standard CAD application.Jane: “I had tried other courses that said they were for beginners but assumed there were things you already knew. This course actually starts at the beginning and explains what you're doing as you're doing it, without making you feel lost. I do have to pause often but it's so helpful!”Create building designs, alterations, floorplans, import & edit PDF files of existing drawings, add text & dimensions and understand how to use Paper Space & Model Space!This course was designed for the complete beginner, with practice files and a realistic project to allow you to put into practice the skills as you learn them. Throughout this AutoCAD course, you'll be creating your own real-world realistic project that is indicative of the kind you might be asked to create in the workplace. You will learn how to produce a professional drawing to industry standards and hopefully inspire you to do even more!You will begin right at the start and learn how to set up the software in order to use AutoCAD the way most people in the industry like to use it. You will learn basic selection, creation, and modification techniques first before following along as we put those skills into practice to create a building layout together.As the course progresses you will switch between learning basic skills and then putting them into practice on your project. By learning this way you will not only learn how to do something but why and where we use those skills. This will leave you with a much greater understanding of the software and how it is used in the workplace.MaryKate: "I imagine that the pace of this course will suit most people interested in an introduction CAD! The instructor is easy to understand and is cautious to not overwhelm you right off the bat.”What will you learn in this AutoCAD Beginners course?Start by understanding the AutoCAD workspace and toolsDive into creating your own shapes & linesUse the modify tools to edit & improve your designsAdvance your skills with professional techniquesSpeed up your workflow with the quick selection toolLearn the difference between Paper Space & Model SpaceWork with PDF files and learn to import and edit other peoples designsCreate multiple drawings from the same model using viewport techniquesGet creative with linetypes and hatchesUnderstand layers and how to use them like a proSave, print & export your designs to show othersReal-World SkillsDuring the course, you will be following along to create a building layout from the dimensions given. After this course, you will have all the skills necessary to create your own drawings whether for business or leisure purposes.Become a Professional AutoCAD DrafterWith the skills learned in this course, you'll have a highly-desired skill that can help you get jobs and make money as an AutoCAD Drafter.AutoCAD is an industry-standard and most widely used application when it comes to CAD software, so it's important for you to learn it if you want to be a professional designer.Abraham: "You have put together a wonderful course. Auto CAD was completely new to me however I feel much more confident after having gone through this course. As a beginner, Auto CAD was definitely intimidating to me however your course has put me at ease. I am a working professional in the marine construction field and frequently need to make new drawings for vessel reconfiguration, new fabrication, etc. Previously I would make a sketch and depend on others for a final drawing but now I have started doing it on my own in a small way. Once again thanks for designing this beautiful course. Great Job!Why learn AutoCAD from us?With over 20 years of experience in a variety of design & CAD Management roles, Mike Freeman knows AutoCAD inside out. He is also an Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting.Many instructors teach outdated methods which have no place in modern real-world use. The skills you will learn here will allow you to not only create professional drawings but allow you to enter the workplace with relevant CAD knowledge that will show any future client or employer that you were taught well.We promise to help you learn AutoCAD, no matter what it takes. If you ever get stuck, just post a message to the course dashboard and we'll be there to support you.There is a reason why so many other instructors have copied this teaching method!Our Happiness GuaranteeIf you aren't happy with your purchase, we have a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee. There's literally no reason to hesitate!Enroll now, and we'll see you inside the course!**Please Note: This course was recorded on the PC version of AutoCAD. If you use a MAC then the commands and locations may vary. I do not have a MAC so am unable to help with this but a quick Google search should help you.**

Overview

Section 1: INTRODUCTION

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Core Skills: First Look at AutoCAD

Section 2: GETTING TO KNOW THE SOFTWARE

Lecture 3 Core Skills: Navigating the Software

Lecture 4 Core Skills: Basic Selection Tools

Section 3: BASIC CREATION TOOLS

Lecture 5 Core Skills: Creating Basic Objects

Lecture 6 Core Skills: Lines & Polylines

Lecture 7 Core Skills: Object Snaps & Ortho

Lecture 8 Core Skills: Working with Units 01

Lecture 9 Core Skills: Working with Units 02

Lecture 10 Core Skills: Understanding Coordinates

Section 4: BASIC MODIFICATION TOOLS

Lecture 11 Core Skills: Modify Tools 01

Lecture 12 Core Skills: Modify Tools 02

Lecture 13 Core Skills: Using Fillets & Chamfers

Lecture 14 Core Skills: Trim & Extend

Section 5: PROJECT MODULE 01:

Lecture 15 First Look at the Project

Lecture 16 Creating the Building Outline

Lecture 17 Creating the Internal Walls

Section 6: FORMATTING TOOLS

Lecture 18 Core Skills: Groups & Blocks

Lecture 19 Core Skills: Object Properties

Lecture 20 Core Skills: Linetypes

Section 7: PROJECT MODULE 02:

Lecture 21 Adding the Doors

Lecture 22 Adding the Windows

Lecture 23 Creating and Editing Blocks

Section 8: UNDERSTANDING LAYERS

Lecture 24 Core Skills: Working with Layers 01

Lecture 25 Core Skills: Working with Layers 02

Lecture 26 Core Skills: Working with Layers 03

Section 9: PROJECT MODULE 03:

Lecture 27 Creating and Assigning Layers

Section 10: HATCHING TOOLS

Lecture 28 Core Skills: Hatching 01

Lecture 29 Core Skills: Hatching 02

Section 11: PROJECT MODULE 04:

Lecture 30 Creating Hatches

Section 12: MORE ADVANCED TOOLS

Lecture 31 Core Skills: Advanced Selection Tools

Lecture 32 Core Skills: Using Arrays

Lecture 33 Core Skills: Working with PDF Files

Lecture 34 Core Skills: Working with the UCS

Lecture 35 Core Skills: Working with XRefs

Section 13: PAPER SPACE & MODEL SPACE

Lecture 36 Core Skills: Paperspace & Modelspace 01

Lecture 37 Core Skills: Paperspace & Modelspace 02

Section 14: PROJECT MODULE 05:

Lecture 38 Adding a Titleblock

Section 15: DRAWING ANNOTATION

Lecture 39 Core Skills: Adding & Editing Text 01

Lecture 40 Core Skills: Adding & Editing Text 02

Lecture 41 Core Skills: Dimensions 01

Lecture 42 Core Skills: Dimensions 02

Lecture 43 Core Skills: Dimensions 03

Lecture 44 Core Skills: Dimensions 04

Section 16: PROJECT MODULE 06:

Lecture 45 Adding Text to Our Drawing

Lecture 46 Adding & Formatting Dimensions

Lecture 47 Working with Layouts 01

Lecture 48 Working with Layouts 02

Lecture 49 Creating a Legend

Section 17: PRINTING YOUR DRAWINGS

Lecture 50 Core Skills: Printing your Drawings

Section 18: FURTHER PRACTICE SECTION

Lecture 51 Introduction to the Amendments

Lecture 52 Building Amendments 01

Lecture 53 Building Amendments 02

Lecture 54 Text Amendments

Section 19: CREATING ELEVATIONS

Lecture 55 Building Elevations 01

Lecture 56 Building Elevations 02

Lecture 57 Building Elevations 03

Lecture 58 Building Elevations 04

Lecture 59 Creating a Roof Plan

Section 20: CREATING SITE LAYOUTS

Lecture 60 Site Layout Intro

Lecture 61 Setting Out Drawings 01

Lecture 62 Setting Out Drawings 02

Lecture 63 Working with a UCS

Section 21: SITE LAYOUT DESIGN

Lecture 64 Site Design 01

Lecture 65 Site Design 02

Lecture 66 Adding Walkways

Section 22: LANDSCAPING DRAWINGS

Lecture 67 Landscaping 01

Lecture 68 Landscaping 02

Section 23: WORKING WITH EXTERNAL REFERENCES

Lecture 69 Working with XRef's 01

Lecture 70 Working with XRef's 02

Section 24: MORE SITE LAYOUT DETAILS

Lecture 71 Adding Road Markings

Section 25: WORKING IN PAPER SPACE

Lecture 72 Paper Space Details 01

Lecture 73 Paper Space Details 02

Lecture 74 Paper Space Details 03

Lecture 75 Paper Space Details 04

Lecture 76 Paper Space Details 05

Section 26: IN SUMMARY

Lecture 77 In Summary

Section 27: Bonus Section:

Lecture 78 Bonus Lecture: Introduction to Aeroform3D

Anyone who wants to start using AutoCAD in their career & get paid for their AutoCAD skills.,People who may have used AutoCAD before and would like to brush up,People moving to AutoCAD from another drafting software type,Newbies, amateurs, students, engineers, and any hobbyists or creatives who want to create their own drawings using AutoCAD.