About this course
Week 1-2: Introduction to AutoCAD and Basic Commands
Week 1
1. Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and AutoCAD
2. Understanding the AutoCAD Interface and Workspace
3. Setting Up Drawing Units and Limits
4. Using Zoom and Pan Commands for Navigation
Week 2
1. Drawing Basic Shapes: Lines, Circles, Rectangles, Arcs
2. Editing Commands: Erase, Copy, Move, Rotate
3. Creating and Editing Text: Single-Line and Multi-Line Text
4. Using Layers: Creating, Assigning, and Managing Layers
Week 3-4: Precision Drawing and Advanced Editing
Week 3
1. Using Snap, Grid, and Ortho Tools for Precision
2. Drawing with Polylines and Splines
3. Creating Hatch Patterns and Gradients
4. Advanced Editing: Fillet, Chamfer, Offset, Extend, Trim
Week 4:
1. Creating and Modifying Blocks and Attributes
2. Introduction to Dynamic Blocks
3. Using Grips for Quick Editing
4. Working with External References (Xrefs)
Week 5-6: Dimensioning and Annotations
Week 5
1. Adding Linear and Angular Dimensions
2. Creating Leaders and Text Annotations
3. Editing and Formatting Dimensions
4. Using Dimension Styles for Consistency
Week 6
1. Introduction to Multileader and Mtext
2. Creating Tables and Adding Data
3. Annotative Scaling for Different Viewports
4. Working with External Data: Importing and Exporting
Week 7-8: Advanced Drawing Techniques and 3D Basics
Week 7
1. Isometric Drawing and 3D Coordinates
2. Creating Basic 3D Solids: Box, Cylinder, Sphere
3. 3D Editing Commands: Move, Rotate, Mirror
4. Introduction to User Coordinate Systems (UCS)
Week 8
1. Creating and Editing 3D Surfaces and Meshes
2. Working with 3D Wireframes and Hidden Lines
3. Generating 2D Views from 3D Models
4. Rendering Basics: Adding Materials and Textures
Week 9-10: Advanced 3D Modeling and Final Project
Week 9
1. Creating Complex 3D Solids: Extrusions, Revolutions, Sweeps
2. Loft and Blend Commands for Creating Custom Shapes
3. Advanced 3D Editing and Boolean Operations
4. Introduction to Lighting and Basic Rendering Settings
Week 10
1. Creating Basic Animation and Walkthroughs
2. Final Project: Designing a Small Building or Structure
3. Presentation and Plotting: Layouts and Printing
4. Introduction to AutoCAD Customization: Menus, Toolbars, and Macros
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