AutoCAD 2D

Understanding the AutoCAD interface and workspace Setting up drawing units and limits Basic navigation and zoom tools Using the command line effectively Saving and managing drawing files

Creating lines, circles, and arcs Drawing rectangles and polygons Using polylines and splines Understanding coordinate systems (absolute, relative, polar) Creating construction lines and rays

Moving, copying, and rotating objects Using mirror and array commands Trimming and extending objects Using offset and fillet commands Scaling and stretching objects

Using object snaps (OSNAP) effectively Working with polar tracking and ortho mode Applying geometric constraints Using dimensional constraints Understanding tracking and alignment tools

Creating and managing layers Setting layer colors, linetypes, and lineweights Using layer states and filters Managing object properties Understanding layer standards and best practices

Creating and inserting blocks Using dynamic blocks Working with attributes and attribute extraction Managing external references (XREFs) Creating and using block libraries

Linking AutoCAD to Excel spreadsheets Using data extraction and data tables Working with database connectivity Creating parametric drawings with external data Updating drawings dynamically from external sources

Creating linear and angular dimensions Setting up dimension styles Adding text and multiline text Using leaders and multileaders Creating and managing tables

Understanding model space vs paper space Creating and managing layouts Setting up viewports and scales Configuring plot settings and styles Exporting to PDF and other formats

Establishing file naming conventions Organizing project folder structures Managing drawing templates and standards Using drawing file properties and metadata Implementing version control and backup strategies

Introduction to AutoLISP programming basics Creating simple automation routines Loading and running LISP files Customizing the AutoCAD environment with LISP Building useful productivity tools and macros