AutoCAD is a suite of popular CAD (Computer Aided Design) software products for 2 and 3-dimensional design and drafting. Developed by Autodesk, the AutoCAD family of products has become the most widely used CAD software in the world. AutoCAD is a vector graphics drawing program, and it uses entities such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and text as the foundation for more complex objects. AutoCAD's native file format, AutoCAD DWG, and its interchange file format, DXF, have become the de facto gold standard in the industry for the interchange of 2D CAD data.
In this beginner AutoCAD class, you'll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing, using AutoCAD to create drawings that can be used to build real objects, both mechanical and architectural.
You'll develop proficiency in fundamental output methods, including printing and plotting complex layouts and document sheets, navigating workflows between model space and paper space environments, and implementing proper scaling techniques through viewport management. Master essential technical procedures for block insertion, text annotation, precise dimensioning of technical drawings, and organizational workflows using layers and templates for efficient drawing management.
Note: This course is designed for PC users, and our in-person classes are PC-only. Mac users may attend online, but should be aware that the Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on.
Attend this course as part of a larger program and save on tuition:
- AutoCad Bootcamp
- AutoCad Masterclass
Learn more about Beginner AutoCAD at NYIM Training.
