Mastering AutoCAD 2023 in 2 dimensions

Learn how to draw and modify objects in 2 dimensions in AutoCAD 2023 with this online computer-aided design course

What you’ll learn
Describe how to use the ribbon and the shortcuts for the various commands
Explain units, limits, snap and grid settings in AutoCAD 2023
Identify drafting settings such as polar tracking, object snap tracking and dynamic input
Describe the process of drawing various objects such as lines, rectangles and circles
Explain how to draw objects such as arcs, ellipses and polylines
Discuss the ways to modify objects with commands such as copy, rotate, scale, mirror, trim, break and array
Explain the use of the text commands to write and edit text and text styles
Discuss the layer properties manager and how to turn on/off and unlock/lock a layer
State how to turn on/off and unlock/lock a layer
Compare the various types of dimensions such as linear, aligned, radius and baseline
Explain the use of the block command to write, edit and save blocks
Describe how to print from the model and from the layout

Requirements
No previous AutoCAD experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know
A working mouse with a scroll wheel is useful
Basic knowledge of windows operating system

Description
AutoCAD is an essential component in the engineering and construction fields. It is used worldwide by engineers, architects, and designers. In this course, you will learn to use the ribbon and the keyboard to access the various commands in AutoCAD 2023. We will guide you through the main settings, such as units and limits, and teach you basic drawing commands like lines, polylines, and circles. We explain the hatch, divide, and measure commands in detail before exploring the basic modifying commands such as rotate, mirror, and offset.

Next, the course will highlight the basic text commands and text styles. You will learn to create and edit layers and realise that changing the layer status will boost performance. This course will instruct you on the dimension style manager and linear, radius and baseline dimensions. But what happens when we want to save parts of the drawing and recall them when we need them? We will delve into the blocks and how to create, edit and save them in the current drawing or to the hard disk.

The last part presents commands such as the linetype and match properties. Finally, the course will teach you to print from the model and the layout. This free online course has many short videos that provide information and questions to assist your learning. If you are an engineer, designer, or architect who wants to learn AutoCAD or a competent user who wants to understand the latest version and review some topics, this course is for you. So why wait? Enrol today and become an expert on AutoCAD.

Who this course is for
Architects, engineers and designers
This course has been designed for beginners to an intermediate level
Existing users looking for a refresher course
Anyone who want to improve drawing skills with AutoCAD, and find out tips & tricks