AutoCAD: Free Download and Beginner to Professional Training

Learn to use computer-aided design software like a professional with this online AutoCAD course.

What you'll learn
Make 2D engineering drawings
Compare different ways of modifying existing drawings
Describe how the layer commands can be used to create, edit, freeze, lock or delete layers
Discuss how to use the ‘block’ commands to make or edit a block
Create Project Step by Step
Explain how to produce templates and print a finished drawing
Requirements
Access to AutoCAD 2016 or any later version, AutoCAD LT won't work with this course as LT has no 3D features.
Description
AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program widely used in various industries for creating 2D and 3D designs and drawings. It provides a platform for architects, engineers, designers, and drafters to create precise and detailed representations of objects and structures. The software offers a range of tools and features to facilitate the design process. Users can create geometric shapes, lines, curves, and surfaces using drawing tools such as lines, circles, arcs, and polygons. Additionally, AutoCAD allows users to manipulate and modify these objects using editing commands like trim, extend, fillet, and offset. AutoCAD supports both 2D and 3D modeling. In this coarse only 2D lectures available in detail, users can create and edit technical drawings, floor plans, and diagrams with accurate measurements and annotations. In 3D modeling, users can create two-dimensional objects and structures, apply textures and materials. The software enables precise measurements and dimensional constraints, ensuring accuracy and consistency in designs. Users can also add text, dimensions, hatching, and other annotations to convey information in the drawings. AutoCAD supports layering, allowing users to organize objects into separate layers for easier editing and visibility control. AutoCAD offers collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously. It also supports file sharing and compatibility with other CAD software formats, enabling seamless integration with other design and engineering applications.
Overall, AutoCAD is a powerful and versatile CAD software that helps professionals in various industries create, edit, and visualize complex designs, aiding in the design process, analysis, and communication of ideas.
Who this course is for:
Professionals in architecture and engineering
Drafters and CAD technicians
Designers
Hobbyists and enthusiasts

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