The AutoCAD tutorials section contains a range of tutorials from beginner to advanced and covering both 2D and 3D. The tutorials are divided into categories;,. If you're looking for something specific, try the relevant category or take a look at the on this page. We've recently added some great for a new learning experience. This section of the site is still growing so check back often. Featured Tutorials Tutorials we think you'll like In this AutoCAD 2014 training course from expert author Brian Benton, you will learn the basics of using the tools and techniques available to you in this CAD software program. In this advanced AutoCAD 2014 training course, expert author Brian Benton builds on your basic AutoCAD knowledge, and teaches you more advanced concepts and complex ways to apply the tools available to you in this CAD software program from Autodesk.
Last visited: 1 minute ago Last visited: 4 hours ago In this AutoCAD Sheet Sets training course, Autodesk CAD expert Brian Benton will show you how to create and manage Sheet Sets for your CAD projects, making you more efficient and organized. This tutorial is for users that already have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and want to get more organized and efficient. This video based training course will teach you techniques to enhance AutoCAD drawings using Photoshop so that your plans can convey color, texture, and shadow. Last visited: 5 hours ago Last visited: 12 hours ago Popular AutoCAD Tutorials Tutorials with the most visits per day In these 18 videos, Brian Benton introduces you to Autodesk AutoCAD 2013. Beginners will learn from scratch and experienced users will learn all the new features. Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner.
Visits per day: 349.14 Visits per day: 326.03 A suite of video tutorials designed to introduce the new features of AutoCAD 2011 and to give beginners a head start. These Advanced AutoCAD 2012 Tutorials break event the most complex subjects down into easy to follow segments. The course is presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Visits per day: 278.52 Visits per day: 227.49 Tutorial Snippet The Ray Command Originally published as part of the tutorial Toolbar custom Pull-down Draw Ray Keyboard RAY The Ray command creates a line similar to a construction line except that it extends infinitely in only one direction from the first pick point. The direction of the Ray is determined by the position of the second pick point. Command Sequence Command: RAY Specify start point: (pick the start point) Specify through point: (pick a second point to determine direction) Specify through point: (to end or pick another point) This snippet was written by David Watson.
The Basics In this AutoCAD 2014 training course from expert author Brian Benton, you will learn the basics of using the tools and techniques available to you in this CAD software program. In this AutoCAD LT 2014 training course from Brian Benton, you will learn how to create 2D drawings using this lighter version of AutoCAD developed by Autodesk. In these 18 videos, Brian Benton introduces you to Autodesk AutoCAD 2013. Beginners will learn from scratch and experienced users will learn all the new features.
In this training video, Brian Benton introduces you to AutoCAD 2012 and takes you through this industry standard CAD program, and teaches you to use it effectively, whether you are a beginner, or long-time user of AutoCAD. A suite of video tutorials designed to introduce the new features of AutoCAD 2011 and to give beginners a head start. This video tutorial takes you on a guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. This is the best place to start for beginners. Running time: 3min 56sec This video tutorial continues your guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface.
Running time: 3min 20sec This video tutorial completes your guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. Running time: 4min 04sec This video tutorial introduces you to the AutoCAD 2010 ribbon and demonstrates the various options you have when working with it.
Running time: 5min 49sec This video tutorial demonstrates some of the methods for starting a command in AutoCAD. Running time: 2min 42sec Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner. This tutorial shows you the many ways AutoCAD objects can be selected.
Covers the building of selection sets with implied windowing, fences etc. This tutorial runs through all of the modify tools, demonstrating practical examples in each case.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to join lines, polylines and arcs using the Join command and the Edit Polyline command. Running time: 6min 49sec The essential way of working with AutoCAD All about drawing aids. If you're asking yourself 'what scale do I draw in?' Or 'what units should I use?' , you need this tutorial.
All about the use of co-ordinates in AutoCAD. A tutorial giving an overview of all the AutoCAD object snaps (osnaps) with some worked examples. The tutorial also covers the use of temporary tracking points and object snap tracking. This tutorial describes how to control the display of objects (colour, linetype etc.) using layers. It also explains what layers are and how they should be used.
This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills. An exercise sheet, covering a range of basic skills including object snaps. This exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills.
You'll need an understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates. Beyond Basics In this advanced AutoCAD 2014 training course, expert author Brian Benton builds on your basic AutoCAD knowledge, and teaches you more advanced concepts and complex ways to apply the tools available to you in this CAD software program from Autodesk. These Advanced AutoCAD 2012 Tutorials break event the most complex subjects down into easy to follow segments. The course is presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, allowing you to learn at your own pace. These video tutorials help more experienced users learn the important tools that make AutoCAD the go-to application across multiple industries. After you've mastered the basics of selection, this tutorial shows you some powerful methods for making complex selection sets. This tutorial describes what UCSs are, why we need them and how to use them.
The correct use of UCSs with AutoCAD is the key to producing good 3D models and they can also help with 2D work. This tutorial describes the options and commands available for dimensioning drawings and how to use them. The correct use of AutoCADs dimension tools is the key to producing clear and concise measured drawings. All about the UCS icon. A simple exercise to help you understand how images work in AutoCAD. How to scale images in AutoCAD. This tutorial tells you all you need to know about working with images in AutoCAD.
There has alwas been some confusion over the size of standard ISO drawing sheets with AutoCAD.The stated sizes in the plot dialogue box are not the true ISO sizes. This tutorial explains why and how to plot to scale from Model Space. AutoCAD's paper space mode is a bit like having a page in a scrapbook onto which you can paste different views of your AutoCAD drawing. This whole page can then be plotted. This exercise demonstrates how.
Techniques In this AutoCAD Sheet Sets training course, Autodesk CAD expert Brian Benton will show you how to create and manage Sheet Sets for your CAD projects, making you more efficient and organized. This tutorial is for users that already have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and want to get more organized and efficient. This tutorial demonstrates a number of workflows from quick and simple to high quality.
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This video tutorial demonstrates how to join lines, polylines and arcs using the Join command and the Edit Polyline command. Running time: 6min 49sec How to set up a PostScript Plotter. How to scale images in AutoCAD. This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your 3D model. This tutorial demonstartes how to create your own bitmap based materials using Photoshop and AutoCAD.
This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop. The image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce.
This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting. This tutorial describes how to create a triangular ground model using Key Terra-Firma and AutoCAD and how to import this ground model into Bryce. AutoCAD can be used to create a simple 'walk through' of any 3D model. This tutorial shows you how.
These techniques apply to basic CAD programs such as AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, etc. If you have a civil/survey program or add-on, such as Land Desktop, SurvCADD, Eagle Point, etc., then there are built-in tools for entering lines and curves. 3D Basics This video tutorial describes how to prepare the AutoCAD 2010 user interface (UI) ready for a 3D drawing project. Running time: 2min 23sec This tutorial follows on from the Getting ready for 3D tutorial and describes how each of the 3D primitives work. Running time: 15min 10sec This tutorial follows on from the 3D Primitives tutorial and describes how 3D solid objects can be edited using grips and gizmos.
Running time: 11min 53sec This tutorial introduces the ViewCube and describes how it can be used for effectively navigating your 3D drawings. Running time: 6min 13sec This tutorial explains how to turn ground shadows on and how they help in defining the relationship between 3D objects and the ground plane.
Running time: 1min 55sec This tutorial introduces the subobjects (Face, Edge and Vertex), describes how best to select them and demonstrates how they can be edited. Running time: 15min 56sec This tutorial introduces the AutoCAD extrusion tools, Extrude and Press/Pull. A good understanding of both tools is important for developing 3D modeling skills. Running time: 9min 53sec This tutorial introduces two of the most useful Modify tools for 3D, 3D Move and 3D Rotate and demonstrates how powerful 3D Rotate can be when combined with Polar Tracking. Running time: 6min 35sec This tutorial introduces the 3D Scale and 3D Align tools. Although 3D Scale is a bit of a damp squib, 3D Align is very powerful and can get you out of all sorts of scrapes if you know how to use it correctly. Running time: 3min 42sec This tutorial introduces the 3D Mirror tool.
This is similar to the normal 2D Mirror tool but it enables you to define a mirror about and plane in 3D space and there are a number of command line options to help you define that plane. Running time: 3min 17sec This tutorial introduces 3D Array tool and covers both Rectangular and Polar arrays. Despite the fact that it doesn't have a neat dialogue box, like its 2D cousin, 3D Array is pretty easy to use and can be used to create some impressive results.
Running time: 3min 34sec In this AutoCAD 3D training course with trainer Seth Cohen, you will discover how to leverage the powerful 3D tools that are available in this computer aided design software from Autodesk. This tutorial is designed for the 3D beginner, but it is recommended that you are familiar with the basics AutoCAD before attempting this course. Modelling and Rendering In this Civil 3D 2014 training course from expert trainer Seth Cohen, you will learn how to use the tools and techniques available to you in this civil engineering design and documentation solution software. This tutorial is designed for beginners, and no previous experience with Civil 3D software is required. In this AutoCAD 3D training course with trainer Seth Cohen, you will discover how to leverage the powerful 3D tools that are available in this computer aided design software from Autodesk.
This tutorial is designed for the 3D beginner, but it is recommended that you are familiar with the basics AutoCAD before attempting this course. This video tutorial describes how to prepare the AutoCAD 2010 user interface (UI) ready for a 3D drawing project. Running time: 2min 23sec Although AutoCAD has a number of commands for creating special 3D objects, a lot can be achieved by changing the properties of basic 2D objects like polylines. This tutorial provides a basic introduction to creating and viewing 3D objects.
The object behind this exercise is twofold. Firstly it is to give you practice with some of the 3D techniques which you have discovered in the tutorials or to introduce you to them if you haven't seen them before. Secondly it is to demonstrate a reasonably simple method for constructing a convincing 3D tree. This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your 3D model.
This tutorial considers the various options for creating shadows when rendering 3D models. This tutorial demonstartes how to create your own bitmap based materials using Photoshop and AutoCAD. This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop.
The image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce. This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting. AutoCAD can be used to create a simple 'walk through' of any 3D model.
This tutorial shows you how. Exercises This exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills. You'll need an understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates. This exercise is designed to progress your skills in 2D drafting and to test your understanding of layouts and printing to scale from paper space. An exercise sheet, covering a range of basic skills including object snaps.
A simple exercise to help you understand how images work in AutoCAD. This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills. The object behind this exercise is twofold. Firstly it is to give you practice with some of the 3D techniques which you have discovered in the tutorials or to introduce you to them if you haven't seen them before. Secondly it is to demonstrate a reasonably simple method for constructing a convincing 3D tree. AutoCAD's paper space mode is a bit like having a page in a scrapbook onto which you can paste different views of your AutoCAD drawing. This whole page can then be plotted.
This exercise demonstrates how. Key TERRA-FIRMA This tutorial describes how to create a 3D surface model from contour information using AutoCAD and Key TERRA-FIRMA. This tutorial describes how to use Key TERRA-FIRMA to calculate volumes from ground models (.KGM files) and how to calculate cut and fill volumes between ground models. This tutorial describes how to draw sections using Key TERRA-FIRMA. The tutorial assumes that you have previously completed the Ground Modelling tutorial or that you already have a good understanding of TERRA-FIRMA ground modelling. Video Tutorials In this AutoCAD 2014 training course from expert author Brian Benton, you will learn the basics of using the tools and techniques available to you in this CAD software program.
In this advanced AutoCAD 2014 training course, expert author Brian Benton builds on your basic AutoCAD knowledge, and teaches you more advanced concepts and complex ways to apply the tools available to you in this CAD software program from Autodesk. In this AutoCAD LT 2014 training course from Brian Benton, you will learn how to create 2D drawings using this lighter version of AutoCAD developed by Autodesk. In this AutoCAD Sheet Sets training course, Autodesk CAD expert Brian Benton will show you how to create and manage Sheet Sets for your CAD projects, making you more efficient and organized.
This tutorial is for users that already have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and want to get more organized and efficient. In this Civil 3D 2014 training course from expert trainer Seth Cohen, you will learn how to use the tools and techniques available to you in this civil engineering design and documentation solution software. This tutorial is designed for beginners, and no previous experience with Civil 3D software is required. In this AutoCAD 3D training course with trainer Seth Cohen, you will discover how to leverage the powerful 3D tools that are available in this computer aided design software from Autodesk.
This tutorial is designed for the 3D beginner, but it is recommended that you are familiar with the basics AutoCAD before attempting this course. In these 18 videos, Brian Benton introduces you to Autodesk AutoCAD 2013. Beginners will learn from scratch and experienced users will learn all the new features. In this training video, Brian Benton introduces you to AutoCAD 2012 and takes you through this industry standard CAD program, and teaches you to use it effectively, whether you are a beginner, or long-time user of AutoCAD. These Advanced AutoCAD 2012 Tutorials break event the most complex subjects down into easy to follow segments. The course is presented via an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
A suite of video tutorials designed to introduce the new features of AutoCAD 2011 and to give beginners a head start. These video tutorials help more experienced users learn the important tools that make AutoCAD the go-to application across multiple industries. This video tutorial takes you on a guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface.
This is the best place to start for beginners. Running time: 3min 56sec This video tutorial continues your guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. Running time: 3min 20sec This video tutorial completes your guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. Running time: 4min 04sec This video tutorial introduces you to the AutoCAD 2010 ribbon and demonstrates the various options you have when working with it.
Running time: 5min 49sec This video tutorial demonstrates some of the methods for starting a command in AutoCAD. Running time: 2min 42sec This video tutorial demonstrates how to join lines, polylines and arcs using the Join command and the Edit Polyline command. Running time: 6min 49sec A suite of video tutorials to get you started with AutoCAD 2010. A suite of video tutorials to take you further with AutoCAD 2010. This video tutorial describes how to prepare the AutoCAD 2010 user interface (UI) ready for a 3D drawing project.
Running time: 2min 23sec This tutorial follows on from the Getting ready for 3D tutorial and describes how each of the 3D primitives work. Running time: 15min 10sec This tutorial follows on from the 3D Primitives tutorial and describes how 3D solid objects can be edited using grips and gizmos. Running time: 11min 53sec This tutorial introduces the ViewCube and describes how it can be used for effectively navigating your 3D drawings.
Running time: 6min 13sec This tutorial explains how to turn ground shadows on and how they help in defining the relationship between 3D objects and the ground plane. Running time: 1min 55sec This tutorial introduces the subobjects (Face, Edge and Vertex), describes how best to select them and demonstrates how they can be edited. Running time: 15min 56sec This tutorial introduces the AutoCAD extrusion tools, Extrude and Press/Pull.
A good understanding of both tools is important for developing 3D modeling skills. Running time: 9min 53sec This tutorial introduces two of the most useful Modify tools for 3D, 3D Move and 3D Rotate and demonstrates how powerful 3D Rotate can be when combined with Polar Tracking. Running time: 6min 35sec This tutorial introduces the 3D Scale and 3D Align tools. Although 3D Scale is a bit of a damp squib, 3D Align is very powerful and can get you out of all sorts of scrapes if you know how to use it correctly. Running time: 3min 42sec This tutorial introduces the 3D Mirror tool. This is similar to the normal 2D Mirror tool but it enables you to define a mirror about and plane in 3D space and there are a number of command line options to help you define that plane. Running time: 3min 17sec This tutorial introduces 3D Array tool and covers both Rectangular and Polar arrays.
Despite the fact that it doesn't have a neat dialogue box, like its 2D cousin, 3D Array is pretty easy to use and can be used to create some impressive results. Running time: 3min 34sec.
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