AutoCAD 2023 Essentials 30 Hrs. (2D & 3D)

Taking the AutoCAD Tour

Navigating the Working Environment
Working with Files
Displaying Objects

Creating Basic Drawings

Inputting Data
Creating Basic Objects
Using Object Snaps
Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap™
Using Object Snap Tracking
Working with Units

Manipulating Objects

Selecting Objects in the Drawing
Changing an Object’s Position
Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
Changing the Angle of an Object’s Position
Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
Creating Object Patterns
Changing an Object’s Size

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

Using Layers
Changing Object Properties
Quick Properties
Matching Object Properties
Using the Properties Palette
Using Linetypes
Using Inquiry Commands

Altering Objects

Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
Joining Objects
Breaking an Object into Two Objects
Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
Changing Part of an Object’s Shape

Working with Layouts

Using Layouts
Using Viewports

Annotating the Drawing

Creating Multiline Text
Creating Single Line Text
Editing Text
Using Text Styles

Dimensioning

Creating Dimensions
Using Dimension Styles
Using Multileaders
Editing Dimensions

Hatching Objects

Hatching Objects
Editing Hatch Objects

Working with Reusable Content

Using Blocks
Working with DesignCenter™
Using Tool Palettes

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

Working with Polylines
Creating Splines
Creating Ellipses
Using Tables

Plotting Your Drawings

Using Page Setups
Plotting Drawings

Creating Drawing Templates

Using Drawing Templates

Introduction to 3D Modeling

Introduction to 3D Modeling
Creating Solid Primitives
Mesh Primitives
Working in 3D
Introduction to Free-Form Design

Modeling Workflow

Creating Models from 2D Profiles
Using Booleans on Solid Models
Creating Composite Models
Extracting Geometry from Solid Models
Getting Information from 3D Objects

Editing Models

Adding Detail to Your Solid Models
Editing Solid Models
Manipulating the Model
Duplicating the Model
Converting 2D Objects
Basic Mesh Modeling

Sectioning a Model and Creating Drawings

Section a Solid Model and Generating 2D Geometry
Creating Drawings from 3D Models

Visualization

Using Visual Styles
Using Lights
Using Materials
Using the Sun
Rendering
Navigating the Model
Leveraging Cameras and Views