AutoCAD

Creating 2D and 3D Designs

14h 41m32 lectures3 sections

What you'll learn

  • Understand AutoCAD interface and file handling
  • Learn 2D drawing using basic and advanced tools
  • Create and modify layers, texts, dimensions
  • Understand 3D work fundamentals
  • Master printing setup and exporting plans
  • Design advanced engineering drawings and designs

About this course

AutoCAD is one of the most important software programs ever, widely used for creating various types of engineering drawings. In this educational series, you'll find a serious attempt to remove any ambiguity surrounding the program, allowing anyone involved in engineering drawing to use it easily, smoothly, and with high precision. The course takes you step by step to understand the drawing board, how to set it up, and adjust its dimensions correctly, then guides you on how to draw everything you need according to the required measurements. You will also learn about the various tools the program provides for creating and professionally modifying 2D drawings and 3D models, enabling you to master the program and complete your projects with the highest quality.

Expected outcomes

  • Ability to create and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Mastering 2D and 3D drawing tools.
  • Organizing work using layers and dynamic blocks.
  • Executing professional architectural and engineering projects.
  • Preparing drawings for high-quality printing.

Course content

1

Level One - Basic Skills

18 lectures
  1. How to Obtain and Install the Program10:27
  2. Basics of Using the Program23:17
  3. Working with Files and Templates33:52
  4. Setting Up the Program Interface and Drawing Board29:29
  5. Grid, Pivot Points, and Basic Drawing Concepts40:43
  6. Drawing Aids and How to Use Them21:50
  7. Drawing Commands Part One - Circle and Rectangle21:14
  8. Command Line13:41
  9. Ports and View Control Commands15:36
  10. Object Snap49:28
  11. Selection Methods and Tools23:28
  12. Setting and Changing Element Properties42:09
  13. Drawing Commands Part Two - Arc and Axis Lines39:37
  14. Drawing Commands Part Three - Remaining Geometric Shapes30:51
  15. Editing Commands Part One27:56
  16. Editing Commands Part Two32:12
  17. Hatching and Merge Commands15:43
  18. Multi Lines18:46
2

Level Two - Advanced Skills

13 lectures
  1. Working with Layers41:21
  2. Adding Text36:39
  3. Adding Dimensions30:36
  4. Creating Tables19:43
  5. Creating Static Blocks29:42
  6. Creating Dynamic Blocks43:19
  7. Plotting and Printing24:27
  8. Papers Layouts29:20
  9. Basics of 3D Drawing24:13
  10. Coordinate Systems34:53
  11. 3D Solids31:18
  12. Surfaces and Meshes20:26
  13. Modelling25:25
3

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Instructor

Ahmed Hassan Khamis

Ahmed Hassan Khamis

He has developed computer science curricula for various Arab universities and taught at Alexandria University. He has authored over 120 educational books in computer science.
26K students39 courses

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